In atypical Ben McCollum fashion, the program’s guard depth is in limbo after this season.
McCollum has benefited from having Bennett Stirtz at his side for the past four years, but the 2026-2027 season will be his first big test without him. Beyond next season, the Hawkeyes have limited options at the lead guard position, excluding Ty’Reek Coleman.
Coleman was a massive acquisition for the program from the transfer portal and should easily have one of the guard spots locked down for the next few years. Apart from him, the Hawkeyes are loaded with guard/forward hybrids and need more lead guard depth. Enter Tyrone Jamison Jr.
The competition for four-star PG Tyrone Jamison Jr. is ramping up
What better way for McCollum to capitalize on the massive momentum the program gained from the Elite Eight run than by securing a talented four-star point guard prospect?…