Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into how Iowa pulled it off, from Ben McCollum’s coaching masterclass to standout performances from Tavion Banks, Cooper Koch, and Alvaro Folgueiras. Despite going 0-9 from three, the Hawkeyes out-toughed a No. 1 seed and made history with their biggest NCAA Tournament win in decades.

The guys also preview the next matchup as Iowa faces Nebraska for the third time this season in a Sweet 16 showdown, with both teams riding historic momentum and fan excitement at an all-time high.

Plus, Iowa State imposes its will in a dominant win over Kentucky to reach the Sweet 16 for the third time in five years. Murph & Andy discuss Tamin Lipsey’s leadership, TJ Otzelberger’s adjustments, and what to expect as the Cyclones prepare to face Tennessee.

Also in this episode:

• UNI falls to St. John’s in the NCAA Tournament

• Greg McDermott retirement news and coaching transition

• Iowa State women’s season ends in disappointment

• Quickie Poll, Throwdowns, and MORE!

Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere.

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