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Iowa Hoops: Men's Team Eyes NCAA Bid, Women Rise to No. 13

2/17/2026

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Iowa men's basketball is near an NCAA Tournament bid, holding 18-7 overall and 8-6 in the Big Ten, with experts saying they are safely in despite a Purdue loss.
The team has six games left, including two against Nebraska.
Iowa women's basketball rose to No. 13 in the AP poll after defeating Washington, and they aim to maintain momentum against Purdue and No. 6 Michigan.

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Iowa men's basketball is near an NCAA Tournament bid, holding 18-7 overall and 8-6 in the Big Ten, with experts saying they are safely in despite a Purdue loss.
The team has six games left, including two against Nebraska.
Iowa women's basketball rose to No. 13 in the AP poll after defeating Washington, and they aim to maintain momentum against Purdue and No. 6 Michigan.