Iowa's Cooper Koch throws first pitch at Chicago White Sox game

Cooper Koch, a forward for the Iowa basketball team, threw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on August 21, 2026. This event capped off a strong year for Koch, who played a key role in leading the Hawkeyes to their first Elite Eight appearance in 40 years during the NCAA tournament earlier in the year. The White Sox secured a 6-4 walkoff victory against the New York Mets shortly after Koch's pitch. Koch is part of the CHISOX NIL program, which supports local athletes' careers beyond sports.

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