Iowa's Stirtz Named AP All-America Honorable Mention

Senior guard earns national recognition after standout season

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:30pm

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University of Iowa senior guard Bennett Stirtz has been named to The Associated Press All-America team as an honorable mention selection. Stirtz, a native of Liberty, Missouri, has also been tabbed as a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the league media and a second-team honoree by the coaches.

Why it matters

Stirtz's All-America selection is a significant individual honor that recognizes his outstanding performance this season. As the Hawkeyes prepare for the NCAA Tournament, Stirtz's national recognition could provide a boost of confidence and momentum for the team.

The details

Stirtz currently ranks third in the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 20 points per game to go along with 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. In 33 games, he has scored 661 points, which are the seventh-most in a single season in program history. Stirtz was also an AP honorable mention selection last season at Drake.

  • Stirtz has been named to the AP All-America team for the 2025-26 season.

The players

Bennett Stirtz

A senior guard for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team, Stirtz has emerged as one of the top players in the Big Ten conference this season.

Kris Murray

The last Hawkeye player to earn All-America distinction, Murray was a consensus third-team All-American during the 2022-23 season.

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What they’re saying

“Stirtz's All-America selection is a well-deserved honor that recognizes his outstanding play this season. He has been a driving force for the Hawkeyes and this recognition is a testament to his hard work and dedication.”

— Fran McCaffery, Head Coach, University of Iowa

What’s next

Stirtz and the Hawkeyes will look to build on this individual honor as they prepare to face Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Tampa, Florida.

The takeaway

Stirtz's All-America selection is a significant achievement that highlights the depth of talent on the Iowa roster. As the Hawkeyes make their push in the NCAA Tournament, Stirtz's national recognition could provide a valuable boost as the team seeks to make a deep postseason run.