Overview
- McCollum brought six transfers from Drake, led by Missouri Valley player of the year Bennett Stirtz, with Cooper Koch as the lone Iowa holdover.
- He spent the offseason meeting fans statewide and says it is now on the players to validate that support.
- He cautions that the move to Big Ten competition demands greater size, athleticism and edge than his previous stops.
- Transfer Tavion Banks was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct on Oct. 12 in Iowa City, and no disciplinary decision has been announced.
- Iowa opens at home against Robert Morris on Nov. 4 on BTN, with newcomers Brendan Hausen, Alvaro Folgueiras and freshman Trevin Jirak expected to contribute.