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IOWA CITY — Iowa men's basketball is not far removed from its first Elite Eight appearance since 1987. The Hawkeyes were one step short of the Final Four in Ben McCollum's first season at the helm.
But attention has already turned to a crucial roster-building phase as Iowa tries to set itself up for success in the 2026-27 season.
Here is a one-stop shop to help keep track of who is arriving and departing the Hawkeyes ahead of McCollum's second season in Iowa City.
This will be updated as the offseason unfolds.
Bennett Stirtz, Brendan Hausen
Stirtz is the biggest void Iowa will have to fill ahead of next season. He was tremendous in his only season with the Hawkeyes, averaging a career-high 19.8 points per game. But Iowa fans can take some comfort in the fact that McCollum has a track record of being able to replace great guards.
From a pure on-court production standpoint, Hausen is far less consequential a loss. But he did provide a notable presence as a teammate.
More: Can Iowa hoops replace Bennett Stirtz? McCollum's record shows he can
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Tavion Banks
Unlike Stirtz and Hausen, Banks' future is more unclear.
He just wrapped up his fourth season playing college basketball, but because he spent two seasons at the junior-college level, he could be granted more eligibility.
Banks, Iowa's leading rebounder and second-leading scorer, was an important piece of the puzzle surrounding Stirtz. But it remains to be seen whether he will be a part of the equation next season.
Alvaro Folgueiras, Cam Manyawu, Kael Combs, Isaia Howard, Cooper Koch, Tate Sage, Trevin Jirak, Trey Thompson, Peyton McCollum, Joey Matteoni, Jacob Koch
While Stirtz is a substantial loss, the Hawkeyes have the potential to bring back the bulk of last season's roster.
Folgueiras, Manyawu and Combs will all be seniors. Manyawu and Combs will be entering their third season playing for McCollum.
Iowa also has a promising young nucleus. Tate Sage and Cooper Koch played important parts in Iowa's Elite Eight run. Trevin Jirak appeared in a smaller role but still has potential. There is excitement about Trey Thompson, a former four-star recruit who redshirted last season.
Transfer-portal commitments can be shiny and fun. But retaining those foundational pieces is key this offseason, too.
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Ethan Harris, Jaidyn Coon
The Hawkeyes are set to bring in a pair of 4-star prospects, according to the 247Sports Composite. Harris picked Iowa over Washington, Gonzaga and Boise State. Coon, who was originally signed with Creighton, recently reopened his recruitment and committed to Iowa. Coon and Harris will add to Iowa's young core.
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This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa men's basketball roster tracker. Who is arriving, departing?
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But attention has already turned to a crucial roster-building phase as Iowa tries to set itself up for success in the 2026-27 season.
Here is a one-stop shop to help keep track of who is arriving and departing the Hawkeyes ahead of McCollum's second season in Iowa City.
This will be updated as the offseason unfolds.
Out of eligibility
Bennett Stirtz, Brendan Hausen
Stirtz is the biggest void Iowa will have to fill ahead of next season. He was tremendous in his only season with the Hawkeyes, averaging a career-high 19.8 points per game. But Iowa fans can take some comfort in the fact that McCollum has a track record of being able to replace great guards.
From a pure on-court production standpoint, Hausen is far less consequential a loss. But he did provide a notable presence as a teammate.
More: Can Iowa hoops replace Bennett Stirtz? McCollum's record shows he can
Transfer portal departures
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To be determined
Tavion Banks
Unlike Stirtz and Hausen, Banks' future is more unclear.
He just wrapped up his fourth season playing college basketball, but because he spent two seasons at the junior-college level, he could be granted more eligibility.
Banks, Iowa's leading rebounder and second-leading scorer, was an important piece of the puzzle surrounding Stirtz. But it remains to be seen whether he will be a part of the equation next season.
Can return to Iowa
Alvaro Folgueiras, Cam Manyawu, Kael Combs, Isaia Howard, Cooper Koch, Tate Sage, Trevin Jirak, Trey Thompson, Peyton McCollum, Joey Matteoni, Jacob Koch
While Stirtz is a substantial loss, the Hawkeyes have the potential to bring back the bulk of last season's roster.
Folgueiras, Manyawu and Combs will all be seniors. Manyawu and Combs will be entering their third season playing for McCollum.
Iowa also has a promising young nucleus. Tate Sage and Cooper Koch played important parts in Iowa's Elite Eight run. Trevin Jirak appeared in a smaller role but still has potential. There is excitement about Trey Thompson, a former four-star recruit who redshirted last season.
Transfer-portal commitments can be shiny and fun. But retaining those foundational pieces is key this offseason, too.
Transfer portal additions
N/A
2026 high school recruiting class
Ethan Harris, Jaidyn Coon
The Hawkeyes are set to bring in a pair of 4-star prospects, according to the 247Sports Composite. Harris picked Iowa over Washington, Gonzaga and Boise State. Coon, who was originally signed with Creighton, recently reopened his recruitment and committed to Iowa. Coon and Harris will add to Iowa's young core.
Follow Tyler Tachman on X @Tyler_T15, contact via email at [email protected]
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa men's basketball roster tracker. Who is arriving, departing?
Continue reading...
