Iowa men's basketball to face past demons at Big Ten Tournament

Video: Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum previews Big Ten Tournament Iowa basketball coach Ben McCollum meets with media on March 10, 2026. IOWA CITY — Regardless of the opponent, Iowa men’s basketball will face a past demon in its first game of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament. The 9th-seeded Hawkeyes will play the winner of Maryland and Oregon on Wednesday, March 11, at the United Center in Chicago. No, Iowa did not lose to Oregon in the regular season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 84-66 in Eugene. But this is more about the principle than it is the specific opponent. Iowa has fallen victim to letdowns against teams it was supposed to beat this season. That has come in the form of...