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Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Shines; WNBA Faces Work Stoppage

7/17/2025

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Bennett Stirtz, the new point guard for Iowa basketball, is making waves as a potential top NBA draft pick for 2026, stepping up from Division II to the competitive Big Ten. Meanwhile, the WNBA faces uncertainty as stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations threaten a work stoppage, casting a shadow over the upcoming 2026 season.

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Story summary

Bennett Stirtz, the new point guard for Iowa basketball, is making waves as a potential top NBA draft pick for 2026, stepping up from Division II to the competitive Big Ten. Meanwhile, the WNBA faces uncertainty as stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations threaten a work stoppage, casting a shadow over the upcoming 2026 season.