Bennett Stirtz joins HawkCast to breakdown his experience under Coach Ben McCollum the last three seasons, why he passed on seven-figure deals to play at Iowa, his decision to forego the NBA Draft process, the teammates from Drake that will be joining him in Iowa City, his belief in the Hawkeyes going into next season and more.

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Bennett Stirtz Discusses Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment

All-American Bennett Stirtz to Transfer to Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/all-american-bennett-stirtz-to-transfer-to-iowa

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Eliot and Ross discuss Kirk Ferentz's spring preview presser and #Iowa depth chart, share their favorite quotes from Ben McCollum's introductory presser as the #Hawkeyes head coach, and share their takeaways from Iowa's loss to Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament.

McCollum's Top 5 Introductory Presser Quotes: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-s-top-five-quotes-from-his-introductory-presser

Pre-Spring Depth Chart: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-releases-new-depth-chart-for-spring-2025 Stirtz Discusses

Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment

Gronowski's Health, First Impressions: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/mark-gronowski-s-first-impressions-at-iowa-according-to-kirk-ferentz

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Eliot and Ross breakdown their thought and initial takeaways from Iowa's decision to hire Ben McCollum. A rundown of McCollum's experience as a head coach, why the fit makes sense McCollum's next priorities as head coach for the Hawkeyes, why he is NOT Todd Lickliter, implications on recruiting and so much more.

McCollum Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-named-next-head-coach-at-iowa

Three Thoughts on McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-hiring-ben-mccollum

Players with Best Chance to Follow McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-players-with-the-best-chance-to-follow-mccollum-to-iowa

McCollum Breakdown: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/coaching-candidate-breakdown-ben-mccollum

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