After a magical run through March to end last season, Iowa men's basketball makes its return on Tuesday night with an exhibition matchup against Illinois Springfield from Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
The Hawkeyes advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years last season, downing Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along its NCAA Tournament run. Iowa ended with a 24-13 (10-10 Big Ten) record in head coach Ben McCollum's first season at the helm.
McCollum and Iowa return three starters from last season: guard Kael Combs, guard Isaia Howard, and forward Cam Manyawu. The Hawkeyes also bring back guard Tate Sage and forward Cooper Koch.
Watch Iowa basketball vs. Illinois Springfield
Iowa added transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman and transfer center
Andrew McKeever from Illinois State and Saint Mary's, respectively. Coleman averaged 10 points per game on 50.4% shooting and 41.6% from beyond the arc. McKeever, a 7-foot-3 center, is the tallest player in Iowa men’s basketball history. McKeever averaged 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds per game last season.
As tipoff arrives, here's how to watch on Tuesday night:
How to watch Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball vs. Illinois Springfield
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Live stream: B1G+
Tuesday night's exhibition contest can only be seen via the B1G+ live stream. Fans can purchase a monthly plan for $12.99 or an annual plan for $89.99.
Collin Carrithers (play-by-play) and Karch Smith (color) have the B1G+ call from inside Xtream Arena.
Listen to Iowa basketball vs. Illinois Springfield
Listen to Iowa basketball vs. Illinois Springfield
Fans can tune in to Voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin and Bobby Hansen on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
Iowa was picked to finish 10th in the Big Ten men's basketball preseason poll. The Hawkeyes have played a pair of closed scrimmages at Texas Tech and against Saint Louis.
Tickets on Tuesday night are $5 to the general public, and admission is free for UI students.
Though the Hawkeyes aren't ranked heading into the season, Iowa is receiving votes in the preseason AP Top 25 college basketball poll.
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