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Tavion Banks announces farewell to Iowa basketball program

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Tavion Banks announces farewell to Iowa basketball program

Summary

Tavion Banks shared a farewell message to Iowa men's basketball on Instagram on August 2. Banks, who declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, will not return to Iowa despite a court ruling allowing an extra year of eligibility for the 2022 class. During his time at Iowa, Banks served as a key player, starting in 35 of 37 games last season, leading in rebounds and ranked second in scoring. His notable performances included a 26-point game against Indiana and a memorable 20-point effort in an upset over Florida in the NCAA Tournament. Banks transferred to Iowa from Drake, where he achieved recognition as the 2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year.

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Status Watch

•Tavion Banks shared his farewell on Instagram on August 2.
•He declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal.
•Banks was Iowa's leading rebounder and second-leading scorer last season.
•He played a significant role in Iowa's NCAA Tournament run.
•Iowa returns 10 players from last season’s Elite Eight roster.

Latest Updates

9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Tavion Banks bids farewell to Iowa basketball, thanks Hawkeyes fans
1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tavion Banks shares farewell message to Iowa basketball

What they're saying

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After being granted a fifth year of NCAA eligibility by a recent court ruling, Tavion Banks bid farewell to Iowa basketball while thanking the fans.
— Yahoo Sports