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The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament committee's first reveal, earning them the chance to host opening rounds. With a strong 19-5 record, the team is one of six Big Ten programs in the top 16.
A college basketball court became jet fuel thanks to three Iowa researchers who built a machine that transforms almost any waste into clean energy. Their innovation could help farms and factories turn trash into treasure.
High schooler Ava Smid turned a four-point deficit into a championship berth with six points in 14 seconds through grit and hustle. Her performance sealed one of the most dramatic finishes in Iowa high school basketball history.
College basketball star Audi Crooks learned her fierce moves on a snowy driveway playing against her mom. Now the 6-foot-3 center is proving critics wrong while inspiring young girls in her tiny Iowa hometown.
Harper Stribe, a 14-year-old cancer survivor from Ankeny, designed custom sneakers for the Iowa women's basketball team ahead of March Madness. The teen's nine-year journey with cancer has been intertwined with her love for the Hawkeyes since she first met them at age five.
A young cancer survivor who formed a special bond with Iowa women's basketball has designed custom Nike shoes for the team to wear in the NCAA Tournament. Harper Stribe, who met the players while battling cancer at age 5, now holds her own locker stall with the Hawkeyes.
Laurie Moody walked onto the court with the University of Iowa women's basketball team as one of five breast cancer survivors honored at their annual Pink Out game. The Postville city council member and cancer advocate joined players for a full day of recognition that went far beyond the arena.
UCLA women's basketball made Big Ten tournament history with a stunning 96-45 championship victory over Iowa, the largest margin ever recorded. The win marked the Bruins' 25th straight victory and sent a powerful message heading into the NCAA tournament.
Harper Stribe, a teen who battled cancer twice, just designed custom Nike shoes for the Iowa women's basketball team she's inspired for nearly a decade. The Hawkeyes will wear her gold, black and white Air Force 1s throughout March Madness.
What started with 9 breast cancer survivors has exploded into a community of 260 women gathering at Iowa State's annual Pink Out basketball game. The 17-year tradition proves that awareness campaigns can create real, lasting impact.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.
A first-year college coach who won four Division II championships just led ninth-seeded Iowa to its first Elite Eight appearance in 38 years. The Hawkeyes beat Nebraska 77-71 in an unforgettable March Madness run that has fans believing in miracles.
Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras hit a corner three-pointer with four seconds left to upset defending national champion Florida 73-72, sending the Hawkeyes to their first Sweet 16 in 27 years. In a moment honoring his late father, the junior forward delivered the shot of his life.
Spanish forward Alvaro Folgueiras buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 4.5 seconds left to upset defending champion Florida 73-72, then ran straight into his visiting mother's arms. The ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 27 years.
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2021, defeating Clemson 67-61 in a gritty comeback performance. After a rough shooting start, the team found their rhythm when it mattered most.
McKenna Woliczko fought back from a devastating knee injury to play her senior season and sign with Iowa as their top recruit since Caitlin Clark. Her comeback story just earned a feature spotlight from NBC Sports California.
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