Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Basketball Schedule for 2024-25 Revealed

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ Big Ten basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season has been released. With the recent expansion of the conference to include UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington, the upcoming season promises to be thrilling, with the Hawkeyes facing new challenges and rivalries on the court. 

As the anticipation for the upcoming season builds, many fans are already looking forward to placing their bets on the team’s performance. Fortunately, many betting platforms, such as the FanDuel sportsbook app always feature odds for Iowa Hawkeyes games, making it easy for fans to get in on the action. 

The Big Ten conference has welcomed four new members: UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington. Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball is scheduled to play each of these teams once during the regular season. Despite the new additions, the league is maintaining a 20-game league schedule. 

The 2024/25 season will see the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team face off with traditional Big Ten rivals such as Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin. One of the most anticipated games of the season will be against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a long-standing rival of the Hawkeyes. The two teams will face off twice during the conference season, with one game at home and one on the road. Last season, these two teams only played each other once. 

The home games for the Iowa Hawkeyes will be crucial for their success this season. Playing in front of their passionate fans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena gives Iowa a significant advantage. Key home games include matchups against Michigan State, Indiana, Minnesota, Purdue, Oregon, Washington, and Penn State. These games are not only important for the standings but also for building momentum and confidence.

The Hawkeyes will also face a challenging slate of away games. Traveling to face teams like Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, Rutgers, Ohio State, USC, and UCLA in hostile environments will test their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

These games are critical for the Hawkeyes to secure a strong position in the Big Ten standings and improve their chances for postseason success. In addition to the home-only and away-only fixtures, the Hawkeyes are also scheduled to play Nebraska, Northwestern, and Wisconsin home and away, all of which are expected to be highly competitive games.

*Please note that specific game dates, times, and television information for the 2024-25 season are pending and will be announced at a later date.

In addition to the conference schedule, the Iowa Hawkeyes’ basketball roster has seen some turnover recently. Three key players, Tony Perkins, Patrick McCaffery, and Dasonte Bowen, have entered the transfer portal, seeking new opportunities elsewhere. 

Additionally, Ben Krikke, the former Iowa forward, has exhausted his college eligibility and signed a professional contract with Edmonton Stingers in the CEBL, leaving a void in the team’s lineup. To address these departures, the Hawkeyes have been active in the transfer portal, securing the commitment of Drew Thelwell, a talented guard from Morehead State. While these roster changes will undoubtedly bring new challenges and adjustments, the team remains optimistic about their ability to adapt and succeed in the upcoming season.

One of the most pivotal moments of the offseason is yet to unfold as Payton Sandfort, a rising forward for the Hawkeyes, contemplates his future. Sandfort is currently testing the waters of the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility.

His decision, whether to pursue his NBA dreams or return to Iowa for another season, will have a profound impact on the team’s roster composition and overall prospects for the 2024-25 campaign. Hawkeye fans eagerly await Sandfort’s choice, recognizing his significant role in the team’s success and the potential he brings to the court.