Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Earns All-Big Ten Honors

Senior named first-team by media, second-team by coaches

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz has been named a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a second-team honoree by the coaches, it was announced Tuesday. Stirtz finished third in the Big Ten in league-only games, averaging 22.2 points, 3.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals.

Why it matters

Stirtz's recognition as an All-Big Ten player is a significant accomplishment, highlighting his standout performance this season and cementing his status as one of the top players in the conference. This achievement will raise his profile and potentially open up opportunities for him professionally.

The details

Stirtz is the first Hawkeye to garner first-team All-Big Ten recognition since Kris Murray in 2023. During a four-game stretch in February, Stirtz scored 122 points, the most by a Hawkeye since Luka Garza's 126 in November 2020 and the most by an Iowa player in Big Ten games since downtown Freddy Brown in 1971. For the season, Stirtz is third in the Big Ten, averaging 20.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals.

  • Stirtz was named a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a second-team honoree by the coaches on March 10, 2026.

The players

Bennett Stirtz

A senior at the University of Iowa who was named a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a second-team honoree by the coaches.

Kris Murray

The last Hawkeye player to garner first-team All-Big Ten recognition prior to Stirtz, which was in 2023.

Luka Garza

An Iowa player who scored 126 points in a four-game stretch in November 2020, the most by a Hawkeye since Stirtz's recent accomplishment.

Freddy Brown

An Iowa player who scored the most points in Big Ten games since Stirtz's recent four-game stretch, which was in 1971.

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What’s next

The ninth-seeded Hawkeyes open Big Ten Tournament play on Wednesday, facing the winner of the Oregon/Maryland game at 11 a.m. (CT) at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be televised on the NBC Sports Network/Peacock.

The takeaway

Stirtz's All-Big Ten recognition is a testament to his exceptional performance this season, cementing his status as one of the top players in the conference. His ability to fill up the stat sheet in multiple categories makes him a valuable asset to the Hawkeyes as they look to make a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.