Iowa Men's Basketball Sees Roster Shakeup in Transfer Portal

Hawkeyes look to reload after Elite Eight run with new additions and departures.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:11pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic energy of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in deep blue, green, and orange hues overlapping to create a sense of motion and intensity.Iowa's men's basketball program faces a pivotal offseason of roster changes as it looks to build on its recent tournament success.Iowa City Today

The Iowa men's basketball team is experiencing significant roster changes in the offseason transfer portal. After a surprise Elite Eight run, the Hawkeyes have seen several key players enter the transfer portal, while also adding new talent to the roster.

Why it matters

Roster turnover is common in college basketball, but the scale of changes for Iowa could significantly impact the team's outlook for the upcoming season. The Hawkeyes will need to quickly integrate new players while replacing valuable contributors from their recent tournament success.

The details

Several Iowa starters and rotation players have entered the transfer portal, including leading scorer Kris Murray. However, the Hawkeyes have also added several high-profile transfers to bolster the roster, including a top-ranked point guard from the portal.

  • Iowa's men's basketball team made the Elite Eight in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
  • The current offseason transfer portal period is underway.

The players

Kris Murray

A starting forward and leading scorer for Iowa who has entered the transfer portal.

Ben McCollum

Iowa's head coach who led the team to the Elite Eight in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to have to reload and get some new pieces, but I'm confident in our ability to put together another strong team.”

— Ben McCollum, Head Coach, Iowa Men's Basketball

What’s next

Iowa will look to finalize its 2026-27 roster in the coming weeks as the transfer portal period continues.

The takeaway

Iowa's men's basketball program is facing significant roster turnover, but the team's recent tournament success and coach's optimism suggest the Hawkeyes will work to quickly reload and remain a contender in the Big Ten.