Bennett Stirtz's rise from overlooked athlete to NBA draft prospect

Following the loss to Ohio State on Thursday, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum and senior guard Bennett Stirtz spoke to the media about the defeat. They focused on what this team needs to do to improve and win these type of games.

Stirtz is one of the best point guards in the country. And lately, Stirtz is on an absurd run. In the Hawkeyes' last seven games, coun

The Iowa Hawkeyes would be little without Bennett Stirtz's excellent efforts this season.

Iowa basketball star Bennett Stirtz finished the regular season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.4 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.

After a sensational 2025-26 season with Iowa basketball, senior guard Bennett Stirtz has secured a trio of well-deserved All-Big Ten honors.

Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz nailed a three-pointer from the logo over an Ohio State defender as the shot clock neared zero to give the Hawkeyes a five-point lead over the Buckeyes. Stirtz currently leads Iowa with seven points.

This Iowa Hawkeyes team simply wouldn't be the same without Bennett Stirtz.

Bennett Stirtz is having a great season for the Iowa men’s basketball team, and now he is getting some national recognition. Stirtz has been selected to the Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Late Season Team.

Ben McCollum and Bennett Stirtz are now 14-3 together in the postseason after an early wake-up call in the Big Ten Tournament.