Iowa’s males’s basketball season got here to an in depth in an 83-75 first-round NCAA Match loss in opposition to the Auburn Tigers. It put the bow tie on a 19-14 (11-9 Huge Ten) season.
As one may suspect from the document, it was an up-and-down, helter-skelter, powerful to determine season at occasions for the Hawkeyes. Kris Murray morphed right into a star nationally and is a projected first-round 2023 NBA draft decide. That half was actually enjoyable to observe unfold.
And there have been some fairly spectacular particular person moments such because the Hawkeyes’ and Payton Sandfort’s heroics in a wild comeback win over Michigan State.
In the end, the Hawkeyes did make their fourth consecutive NCAA Match. Iowa is one in every of simply 10 groups nationally that may boast that declare and one in every of simply three Huge Ten groups alongside Purdue and Michigan State which have taken half in every of the previous 4 NCAA Tournaments.
In faculty sports activities, there’s not a lot time to sit down round and mirror on the season that was, although. Because the calendar has shifted to the offseason, Iowa’s focus has been on changing gamers akin to Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca, Connor McCaffery and Ahron Ulis.
The Hawkeyes have introduced in a single switch portal addition in former Valparaiso huge Ben Krikke. The 6-foot-9, 220 pound huge led the Missouri Valley Convention in scoring, averaging 19.4 factors per sport. He was even higher than that mark in league play, scoring on common 21.0 factors per sport. He additionally averaged 5.9 rebounds and a pair of.1 assists per contest. Krikke shot 55 % from the sector and 80 % from the free throw line.
Iowa has yet another scholarship spot it could actually fill. The Hawkeyes have reportedly reached out to former North Dakota State ahead Grant Nelson as effectively. That might be a implausible add for Iowa.
Within the meantime, the Hawkeyes are very busy on the recruiting path, too. Right here’s a recap of latest affords the workers has doled out up to now a number of days.
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Extraordinarily blessed to obtain a suggestion from the College of Iowa 🐥 #Hawkeyes #FightforIowa pic.twitter.com/3xkgzpvXlx
— Caden Diggs (@cayy4k) May 3, 2023
A teammate of one other identify we are going to see on this record shortly, Caden Diggs is a 6-foot-7, 180 pound small ahead out of The Bullis College in Potomac, Md. That’s a suburb of Washington, D.C.
Each 247Sports and On3 have Diggs rated as a three-star prospect within the 2024 class. Per 247Sports, Diggs is the nation’s No. 45 small ahead and the No. 7 participant from Maryland. In the meantime, On3 lists Diggs because the No. 42 energy ahead and the No. 4 participant from Maryland.
Highlights of ‘24 Caden Diggs vs. STAB@BruceKelley1 @cayy4k pic.twitter.com/UN0GPHeBwT
— Adam Ayalew (@AyalewAdam) December 10, 2022
I’ve obtained an official provide from the College of Iowa! Thanks Coach McCaffery and Coach Dillard. pic.twitter.com/vCe9V4iOAS
— jordan scott (@jordanscott267) May 4, 2023
Jordan Scott is a 6-foot-6, 175 pound taking pictures guard from South Lakes in Reston, Va. Per Rivals, Scott additionally holds affords from East Carolina, George Mason, Radord, Virginia Commonwealth, and Washington. Additionally a member of the Virginia Elite, Scott lately put up a ridiculous triple-double.
21 pts 16 blks 10 rebs😁 https://t.co/sJJXU9LxNi
— jordan scott (@jordanscott267) April 28, 2023
Blessed to obtain a suggestion from the college of Iowa particular because of the teaching workers and head coach McCaffery #gohawkeyes pic.twitter.com/1C7A2v8bty
— Nikola Bundalo (@NikolaBundalo6) May 4, 2023
An unranked 2025 prospect out of Ohio, the 6-foot-9, 195 pound energy ahead is choosing up steam. Nikola Bundalo now has affords from Iowa, Bryant, Illinois, Kent State, Ohio State, Rutgers, Seton Corridor and Xavier.
🇷🇸 2025 6-9 F Nikola Bundalo has been racking up affords (Iowa, Ohio St, Rutgers, Seton Corridor, Xavier) after his robust displaying with @WildcatSelect
Athletic & prolonged 4 man. Has vary and talent to assault off the bounce. Superb finisher with both hand.@NikolaBundalo6 #3SSB pic.twitter.com/O5golBGO3h
— CBB Europe (@CBB_Europe) May 3, 2023
Blessed and honored to obtain a scholarship provide from the College of Iowa #Hawkeyes #FightForIowa pic.twitter.com/f8mzbkDsdi
— Eric Reibe (@eric_reibe) May 4, 2023
Iowa prolonged a suggestion to Eric Reibe. Initially a local of Germany, the 6-foot-11, 230 pound energy ahead now performs at The Bullis College in Potomac, Md., exterior of Washington, D.C alongside Diggs.
His recruitment has actually picked up up to now month or in order he’s made a splash with New World AAU. Per 247Sports, Reibe additionally holds affords from Maryland, School of Charleston, Georgetown, George Washington, Purdue and Virginia Tech.
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6’11” Eric Reibe (2025) jumped on the scene on the CBG Grassroots Tip-Off with @NewWorldAAU .
Latest affords from Virginia Tech, School of Charleston, and George Washington. #LiveFromTheCBG pic.twitter.com/RVJjGfdaAD
— Commonwealth Basketball Group (@theCBGLive) April 11, 2023
After taking with @CoachEldridge23 I’m past blessed to say I’ve obtained and provide from the College of Iowa. #AGTG pic.twitter.com/NCH86GcQUd
— pharaoh compton (@PharaohCompton) May 5, 2023
Pharaoh Compton is a four-star energy ahead within the 2024 class. The 6-foot-8, 215 pound prospect is out of Compass Prep in Chandler, Ariz. He’s considered the No. 53 participant nationally by Rivals, No. 71 total per On3 and 78th nationally in accordance with 247Sports.
Compton additionally holds Energy 5 affords from Arizona State, Houston, Kansas State, LSU, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Washington State.
2024 Pharaoh Compton highlights from the Blue Chips Final Run! @pharaoh_55 @TeamSFG_EYBL @TheBattleUS pic.twitter.com/4vULrNEjiE
— Courtside Movies (@CourtsideFilms) July 5, 2022
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