IOWA CITY —The University of Iowa Athletics Department will host “Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown presented by Hy-Vee” on Friday, Oct. 17, at the outdoor basketball court behind Burge Residence Hall.

The free event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. CT and allow fans to get their first look at the 2025-26 Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball teams. The evening will include player introductions, fan and player contests, prizes and music.

The men’s team is led by first-year head coach Ben McCollum, while the women's team is headed by second-year head coach Jan Jensen.

“I am looking forward to joining forces with our women’s team in the “Hawkeye Hoops from Downtown” event,” McCollum said in a release. “This will be a great opportunity to build excitement for our programs and for our players to

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