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Iowa men's basketball picked 10th in Big Ten preseason poll

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Iowa men's basketball picked 10th in Big Ten preseason poll

Summary

Iowa men's basketball has been projected to finish 10th in the USA TODAY Sports Network's Big Ten preseason poll for the 2026-27 season. The Hawkeyes come off their first Elite Eight appearance since 1987 but will lack NBA Draft pick Bennett Stirtz. The top three teams in the poll are Michigan State, Illinois, and Michigan. Iowa's season opener is scheduled for November 3 against Lipscomb.

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Status Watch

•Iowa finished 10th in the Big Ten Conference preseason poll.
•Michigan State was picked first, followed by Illinois and Michigan.
•The Hawkeyes lost key players to the NBA Draft and graduation.
•Iowa's season opener is on November 3 against Lipscomb.

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What they're saying

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A poll of USA TODAY Network reporters who cover Big Ten schools projected Greg Gard’s Badgers to finish 11th in the conference in 2026-27.
— Yahoo Sports