TURNAROUND: Bennett Stirtz and Iowa BLITZ Bucknell—Why Hawkeyes Can SURPRISE the Big Ten!

<p>Iowa Hawkeyes basketball sends a message as the men crush Bucknell 94-39 and the women face a reality check against No. 1 UConn. Are these Hawkeye squads on the verge of something special? Trent Condon spotlights Alvaro Folguerris’ offensive surge, Brandon Hausen's emergence, and Ben McCollum’s defensive overhaul shaping a new Iowa identity. The conversation explores the impact of balanced scoring, the need for bench production from Trevin Jirak, and why future Des Moines neutral-site games could energize the program.</p><p>The spotlight shifts to the women’s team after a tough loss to UConn, where turnovers overshadowed strong efforts from Hannah Stuelke and Chitchat Wright. Can Iowa’s young core bounce back with Big Ten play looming? Plus, football recruiting heats up as Jaxx Dean, brother of Cooper Dean, commits to the Hawkeyes, while a key Vanderbilt opt-out could tilt the ReliaQuest Bowl. Is Iowa primed for a strong finish across both sports?</p><p>Follow Trent Condon on X: <a ...