Iowa Will Face Bucknell In Des Moines

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s men’s basketball team will return to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines for a game next season. The Hawkeyes will play Bucknell on Saturday, December 20, it was announced Wednesday by Global Sports Management. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 6 at 11 a.m. (CDT) at hyveetix.com.  The start time has not been announced. “We are excited to bring our team to Wells Fargo Arena in December to showcase our players to our fan base in the Des Moines metro area,” said Iowa coach Ben McCollum. “This is a great opportunity to play a strong … Continue reading Iowa Will Face Bucknell In Des Moines

Matteoni Makes It A Six-Pack Of Drake Transfers For Hawkeyes

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum has added another player from Drake to his roster. Joey Matteoni, a 6-foot-9 forward from Overland Park, Kansas, signed with the Hawkeyes on Tuesday. Matteoni redshirted last season at Drake, so he will have four years of eligibility. Matteoni is the sixth player to follow McCollum from the Bulldogs, joining Bennett Stirtz, Kael Combs, Cam Manyawu, Isaia Howard and Tavion Banks. “Joey can do a variety of things – he can trigger your offense, finish and shoot,” said McCollum in a statement. “He will be a great addition to help us with our depth in the post.” … Continue reading Matteoni Makes It A Six-Pack Of Drake Transfers For Hawkeyes