Bennett Stirtz invited to attend 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Iowa basketball's Bennett Stirtz has received an invitation to participate in the 2026 NBA Draft, set for June 23-24 in Brooklyn. Stirtz had a standout senior season, averaging 19.8 points per game and leading Iowa to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Previous Iowa players who went in the first round include Keegan Murray and Kris Murray. Stirtz, who scored a career-high 36 points against Northwestern, reflected on the team's journey and growth over the past season during the NBA Draft Combine.
- •Bennett Stirtz invited to 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
- •Stirtz averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 assists during his senior season.
- •Iowa made its first Elite Eight appearance since 1987.
- •Stirtz scored 36 points in a game against Northwestern.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa basketball's Bennett Stirtz invited to attend 2026 NBA Draft
"Iowa basketball's Bennett Stirtz has been invited to attend the 2026 NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
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