Well, this one definitely hurts.
Iowa men’s basketball’s improbable run to the Elite Eight thrust them into the national spotlight, and the publicity has been extremely beneficial on the recruiting trail.
The program locked up 2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball Jaidyn Coon, and added talented transfers, Ty’Reek Coleman and Andrew McKeever. Even with Iowa’s upward trajectory, it wasn’t enough to secure a commitment from a top-50 prospect in the 2027 class.
Iowa failed to lock up Donovan Davis as he heads to a hated rival
Ben McCollum has not failed to reel in most every player and prospect he’s wanted, and remains in play for multiple talented prospects…