Hawkeye fans react to first look at Iowa basketball newcomers

While Iowa basketball’s 2026-27 season remains about five months away, that did not stop Hawkeye fans from expressing their excitement for the new group of stars as the team began its first day of summer practice in Iowa City on Sunday.

Although the Hawkeyes lost some key members from their team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Tournament this past spring, Iowa did bring in a handful of talented names in Ethan Harris, Jaidyn Coon and transfer portal additions Andrew McKeever (Saint Mary’s) and Ty’Reek Coleman (Illinois State).

Here are some of the notable social media reactions from fans as head coach Ben McCollum begins practice with his crew this summer in preparation for his second season at the helm:

Men’s basketball new arrivals have each made it to Iowa City.

Andrew McKeever
Ty’Reek Coleman
Jaidyn Coon
Ethan Harris https://t.co/pDHTl6cJXn

— Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) June 8, 2026

Let’s run it back https://t.co/4O1uErNiAq

— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) June 8, 2026

Everyone in this photo has eligibility next year, and everyone but Combs and Manyawu has 2+ years #Project2027https://t.co/GQnlarjS5m

— DOP (@IowaDOP) June 8, 2026

McKeever is HUGE https://t.co/xobjbujSAB

— Tyler (@tcraighoops) June 8, 2026

McKeever. 👀 https://t.co/Lj3rS86LRupic.twitter.com/bwvEqFmYgV

— Pete (@ohcrapitspete) June 8, 2026

I can’t wait. Hello McKeever👋 https://t.co/Ohfn8Gj7rm

— Ben McCollum Lover (@Ben4president25) June 8, 2026

That’s a final four team right there https://t.co/HRrDm5QlW1

— Angelo Ferrari Burner⭐️🐥 (@iowa_fan1) June 8, 2026

Oh this team is going to be filthy https://t.co/yvYch1rWdT

— Charlie Waffles (@RealChazWaffles) June 8, 2026

I need Iowa basketball back like I need air https://t.co/7LSJXg5Dks

— Parker🐤 (@PES05_424) June 8, 2026

Future big ten champs🐥 https://t.co/9je0q5LSGc

— Zach (@zstephanson17) June 8, 2026

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— Sennett Btirtz (@papa_hawkeye_) June 8, 2026

Same vibe pic.twitter.com/y2mOx8gcN7

— Gilbert Hayes (@Ballknower_Gil) June 8, 2026

pic.twitter.com/PBbQaEDHmU

— Hawkeye Enjoyer (IOWA FIRST) 🐤 (@HawkGuyEnjoyer) June 8, 2026

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