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Podcast: Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: SCARRED No More: Why Iowa and Ben McCollum DEFINE a New ERA—Sweet 16 GLORY Beckons
Description: Iowa Hawkeyes punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999—can Ben McCollum’s bold approach break decades of March disappointment? Trent Condon revisits 27 years of heartbreak, from infamous tournament exits to coaching turmoil, and examines why this postseason is finally different for Hawkeye basketball fans.
Special guest Wade Lookingbill analyzes the matchup against Nebraska, keys to victory, and the standout moments from Bennett Stirtz, Alvaro Folgueiras, and Tavion Banks. The conversation spotlights Iowa’s toughness, McCollum’s game-changing leadership, recruiting challenges, and the program’s renewed momentum in the era of NIL and constant r...