Mike Thompson

What a college career for Bennett Stirtz 👏 • 19.5 PPG | 3.5 RPG | 5.1 APG | 1.7 SPG • 4-2 in the NCAA Tournament • MVC POY • All-B1G First Team From Division II, to mid major, to the high major level… a college basketball legend.

Dear Bennett Stirtz, Congratulations on an incredible college career. You wrote a story that will NEVER be forgotten. Walk proud. Today. Tomorrow. And Forever. Sincerely, America

Most unexpected and enjoyable run I’ve ever had as a sports fan. Thank you @IowaHoops. Just getting started!!!

@ChadLeistikow Not quit enough

One last time (this season): 3-word headlines?

@ChadLeistikow Have been so impressed with this guy all season. Hope the team can maybe find a GA position for him next year with the Hawks.

Iowa's Brendan Hausen has not played a minute in the NCAA Tournament but is having the time of his life and embracing his role as a senior leader. “Every single year, I've wanted to be a leader. I think God just instilled leadership in me. Sometimes in life, when you're navigating different places and different situations, it can be hard, and you can be confused or maybe be scared to be who you really are. And this group has really brought it out of me. And I found a role where I've been able to mentor guys, to help guys and really just use my voice. And that's been truly special.” He tries to “be a shoulder for guys whenever I see them down. There was times in my career when I was younger that maybe I was down, or maybe I was homesick and struggling and I didn't really know who to turn to. Maybe I was scared. Anytime I see somebody that might be down or might need a tip here or there, I've just been able to do that. And I feel like I've been a really good teammate in regards to that.” hawkcentral.com/videos/sports/…

@AndrewCDowns Ben setting the bar pretty damn high!

Ben McCollum made an Elite 8 before TJ Otzelberger and has more NCAA Tournament wins at Iowa than Nebraska has in the history of their program.

YEAR 1 — ELITE 8 (and counting)

@DavidEickholt Setting the bar pretty damn high Ben!!!

In Ben McCollum’s first season— Iowa is headed to the Elite Eight. Unreal.

Sydney Sweeney shares a supportive message for her brother in a new Instagram story. Her brother serves in the U.S. Air Force.

Virginia is allowing 22-year-old grown men, illegal migrants who don’t speak English, to enroll in public high school with your 14- and 15-year-old daughters. Mind you, American kids get booted at 20. Illegals can stay until 22 free of charge, thanks to Virginia Code § 22.1-5(D). This is exactly why a 19-year-old illegal from El Salvador, who was enrolled at Fairfax High School and is now charged with groping multiple teenage girls in the hallways. This is not compassion; this is putting American children in danger.

🚨#BREAKING: It has been revealed that the man charged with m*rdering 1 man and leaving another BRAIN DEAD in Charlotte NC... ...IS AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FROM VENEZUELA!!!!! In the arrest records, Angelvis Jesus Quintero Fernandez is labelled as a: "WHITE MALE" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!!!!!! Not only that... ...but 1 MONTH BEFORE he allegedly "executed a man from behind" in Charlotte of January 2026, Fernandez was pulled over for 5 separate driving charges AND THEY LET HIM GO!!!!!!

Here is Sheridan Gorman, a bright-eyed 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University Chicago. She joyfully joked in a video about finally getting along with her dorm roommate and excitedly shared that she had just been assigned a single room as she stepped into this thrilling new chapter of her life. She had moved to Chicago full of hope and dreams. Experiencing college life, forging friendships, diving into her education, and embracing young adulthood. Her smile lit up every room. Friends and family remember her as endlessly positive, with contagious laughter and a heart of pure gold. Then, in an instant, that beautiful life was violently stolen. She was shot by an illegal alien from Venezuela who had no right to be here. A man who should never have walked Chicago's streets while American families mourned. All because Democrats prioritize illegal foreign aliens before safety of American citizens.

Yesterday, a Loyola student went to confront Alderwoman Maria Hadden over her ignorant rhetoric about his murdered peer, but her office, which was supposed to be open, was closed. Now he is demanding that the Mayor of Chicago apologize to the Gorman family, take responsibility for illegally using the Welcoming City ordinance to violate federal law, and stop harboring illegal immigrants in Chicago, putting residents at risk. He also vows to call for justice for Sheridan Gorman.

🚨 JUST IN: Calls are ramping up for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to RESIGN after he basically told Sheridan Gorman's family to SCREW OFF, he will CONTINUE fighting ICE despite her being killed by an illegal "This tragedy won't deter us!" Vile SCUM.

@IowaEverywhere @ChrisMWilliams @georgesniang @JessSettlesHoop That was great! Thanks CW for having on 2 legends of basketball in our great state!

CW POD: @ChrisMWilliams is joined by Iowa State legend @georgesniang and Iowa legend @JessSettlesHoop to break down the Sweet 16. The trio discusses Iowa State’s path forward, Iowa’s historic tournament run, and what it takes to win in March, with insight and stories from two former stars. All this and more presented by @SteepleRidge! ow.ly/k7sw50YyAhX

@ChadLeistikow He’s always pumping guys up and right in the middle of everything on the sidelines. For a guy, who I am positive, thought he would play a bigger role, he has been always ready to go in if needed, but if not he’s going to do whatever he can to help this team win!

Senior Brendan Hausen on Iowa's mentality for the Sweet 16: “Won two big games. But it’s onto the next. We understand that we’re not done. We believe we’re able to win a national championship, and that’s the goal.” hawkcentral.com/videos/sports/…

@Hassel_Chris @IowaEverywhere @ChrisMWilliams Hassel and “ Chet” ( formerly known as CW) enjoying the good life!

We are crashing the Sweet 16 party with a live show tonight at 7p CT on @IowaEverywhere