Iowa Men's Basketball to Compete in 2025 Acrisure Series

Strategic Insights -

The University of Iowa men's basketball team will participate in the 2025 Acrisure Series, a non-conference event that will see the Hawkeyes face off against top-notch opponents in Palm Desert, California. The series will feature two games, with the first match scheduled for November 25 and the second on November 26. This marks the first time the Hawkeyes will be a part of the Acrisure Series.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iowa men's basketball team will participate in the 2025 Acrisure Series, a non-conference event featuring two games in Palm Desert, California.
  • The Hawkeyes will face off against Xavier on November 14 and Iowa State sometime in December, in addition to the Acrisure Series games.
  • Newly hired coach Ben McCollum, an Iowa City native, has a coaching record of 426-95, having previously held positions at Northwest Missouri State and Drake.
  • McCollum spoke at a press conference on March 25, 2025, where he was introduced as the new head coach of the Iowa men's basketball team.

Statistics:

  • The 2025 Acrisure Series marks the second major non-conference event for the Iowa men's basketball team in the 2024-2025 season.
  • The Hawkeyes will play a total of four non-conference games, with matchups against Xavier and Iowa State in addition to the two Acrisure Series games.
  • The team's 2025 schedule is yet to be finalized, with the exact dates for the Iowa State game to be announced at a later time.

Sources:

  • "The Daily Iowan" (April 21, 2025)
  • "The Daily Iowan" (March 25, 2025)