Baranczyk was a Hawkeyes standout as a player, but now she's focused on beating her alma mater and taking the Sooners on a deep NCAA Tournament run.

Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk expects to encounter some emotions when she coaches against her alma mater and mentor for a chance to reach the Sweet 16. Baranczyk grew up in Iowa and played for the University of Iowa when Jan Jensen was an assistant coach for the Hawkeyes.

Former Hawkeye and current Oklahoma head women's basketball coach Jennie Baranczyk evaluated what she's seen from Jan Jensen's first season.

Ben McCollum grew up a fan of the Iowa men’s basketball team. Now, he’s coaching the Hawkeyes. McCollum was introduced as Iowa’s new head coach on Tuesday, a day after his hiring was announced by the university.

New head coach Ben McCollum's Iowa roots are "a special part of the story," but athletic director Beth Goetz said he was hired to lead the men's basketball team because he is "a proven winner."

After winning the MVC Player of the Year award at Drake this season, Bennett Stirtz will follow Ben McCollum to Iowa.