Iowa Adds Transfer Guard Ty'Reek Coleman

Hawkeyes land first portal commitment of offseason from Illinois State

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:39am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color in Iowa's official team palette of black, gold, and white.A new Hawkeye joins the roster, as Iowa adds a versatile guard through the transfer portal.Iowa City Today

The Iowa men's basketball team has landed its first transfer portal commitment of the offseason, adding guard Ty'Reek Coleman from Illinois State. Coleman, who just completed his freshman season, averaged 10 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Redbirds.

Why it matters

Iowa was looking to add depth and experience to its backcourt this offseason through the transfer portal, and the addition of Coleman provides a proven scorer who can contribute right away for the Hawkeyes.

The details

Coleman, a 6-foot-2 guard, announced his commitment to Iowa on social media on Friday evening. He played in all 32 games for Illinois State as a freshman, starting 24 of them. Coleman shot 41.5% from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range.

  • Coleman just completed his freshman season at Illinois State.

The players

Ty'Reek Coleman

A 6-foot-2 guard who just finished his freshman season at Illinois State, where he averaged 10 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

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The takeaway

The addition of Ty'Reek Coleman gives Iowa an experienced guard who can provide scoring and perimeter defense, helping to bolster the Hawkeyes' roster as they look to build on their success from last season.