Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz Reflects on Miraculous Elite Eight Journey with Coach Ben McCollum and Hawkeyes
Iowa basketball star Bennett Stirtz and coach Ben McCollum have guided the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight, a truly unique journey from Division II to the brink of the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. After their Sweet Sixteen win over Nebraska, Stirtz shared a profound message of gratitude, crediting God, his teammates, fans, and especially Coach McCollum for his growth both as a player and a man. The team’s strong defensive play and key performances from Alvaro Folgueiras and Tate Sage have been crucial to their success.