Iowa Expands 2026 Basketball Recruiting Board, Offers Scholarships to Two New Guards
July 24, 2025 – Iowa City, Iowa — The Iowa men’s basketball program is ramping up its 2026 recruiting efforts under new head coach Ben McCollum, extending scholarship offers to a pair of promising guards: Carlos Medlock Jr. and Quentin Coleman.
Medlock Jr., a four-star point guard from Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, is ranked No. 100 nationally and No. 11 among point guards in the 2026 class. Known for his court vision, scoring ability, and leadership, Medlock has drawn interest from several high-major programs. His offer from Iowa underscores the Hawkeyes’ renewed focus on attracting nationally ranked talent.
While specific details about Coleman’s position, school, or ranking remain undisclosed, his offer signals Iowa’s broader strategy of casting a wide net early in the recruiting cycle to build a dynamic future backcourt.
The offers to Medlock and Coleman highlight Iowa’s accelerated approach to recruiting under McCollum, who took over the program with a clear goal of elevating the Hawkeyes’ national profile. With eyes set on securing a top-tier 2026 class, Iowa’s staff appears determined to make a strong impression on the recruiting trail.
As Iowa continues to scout and evaluate additional prospects, the early moves in the 2026 cycle reflect a shift toward aggressiveness and ambition—particularly in building guard depth for the future.
Further updates on Coleman’s background and Iowa’s full recruiting board are expected as the cycle progresses.
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