Hawks Eye View: EP 4.13 Elite Eight Hangover, Portal Wins, & 2025-26 Roster Breakdown with Tyler (TCraigsHoops) & Ben Stan

<p>Andrew Barber and AJ are joined by returning favorite Tyler (TCraigsHoops) and first-time guest Ben Stan for a deep, no-filters dive into Iowa Hawkeyes basketball’s magical Elite Eight run and what comes next under Ben McCollum.</p><p>The crew reflects on the emotional highs of the tournament run, the electric Carver-Hawkeye crowds, the sting of the Michigan loss, and how this season forever changed expectations for the program. They break down the two key transfer portal additions — 7&#39;3&quot; McKeever from St. Mary’s and versatile guard/forward Coleman — analyzing film, fit, and how McCollum’s system will unlock them alongside returning pieces like Cam and Cale Combs.</p><p>They also preview the incoming freshmen (Ethan Harris, Jaden Kuhn, Trey Thompson, and more), discuss redshirt possibilities, depth at the wings and bigs, and why the 2025-26 roster already feels like it has serious Big Ten potential. Additional topics include the controversial NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams, Ben McCollum’s extension outlook, Carver-Hawkeye facility rumors, and quick hits on Iowa football’s spring game and the NBA playoffs.</p><p>Filmed live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company.</p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong>Creasman Foods • Revelton Distilling • Jenny Farrell – RE/MAX Concepts • Iowa Beef Steakhouse • US FEX Shipping • Kyle Lehman – Wintrust Mortgage</p><p>Whether you’re a die-hard who lived every second of the Elite Eight run or a new fan excited for what’s next, this episode is packed with sharp analysis, honest fan perspective, and the unfiltered Iowa hoops talk you won’t find anywhere else.</p><p><strong>Turn it up. Lock in. Black and gold.</strong></p><p>#HawkeyeNation #IowaBasketball #EliteEight #BenMcCollum #HawksEyeView #3BeardsMedia</p><p><br></p><p></p>