Even though it was not the way Iowa wanted to end the season, Ben McCollum and his squad are going dancing for the first time in his tenure.
McCollum has now guided two teams to the NCAA Tournament after guiding the Drake Bulldogs last season, and he knows what it takes to win a game in the Tournament.
Iowa has not won a game in the NCAA Tournament since the 2021-2022 season, and McCollum is looking to quickly change that.
As a nine-seed, it is the highest seed the Hawkeyes have earned since earning a five-seed in 2022, and even though they are a nine-seed, College Basketball Report believes they are the best nine in the field.