Drew McKeever remains sidelined for Iowa basketball's early season games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Drew McKeever is still unavailable for Iowa basketball as he recovers from a back injury. The Saint Mary's transfer missed the first two games of the 2026-27 season, including the recent matchup against Eastern Illinois. Head coach Ben McCollum indicated that McKeever is making progress but experienced further spasms in his back. Iowa, now preparing for a challenging stretch against Virginia Tech, Creighton, and Xavier, will aim to integrate McKeever back when he becomes fit for play.
- •Drew McKeever missed games against Eastern Illinois and Lipscomb due to injury.
- •McKeever was expected to play but suffered back spasms.
- •Iowa defeated Eastern Illinois 91-47 despite McKeever's absence.
- •The Hawkeyes will face Virginia Tech on November 10.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — The latest injury update on Iowa basketball's Drew McKeever
"Ben McCollum provided an injury update on Iowa basketball's Drew McKeever.
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