Undrafted Iowa, Iowa State Stars Sign Free Agent Deals with NBA Teams

Former Cyclone, Haliburton, injured in NBA Finals Game 7

Former Iowa State men’s basketball player Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. According to ESPN, the Indiana Pacers’ point guard took an early leave within the first quarter after collapsing to the ground during a no-contact, attempted drive to the basket. The 6-foot-5-inch guard was already playing with a strained right calf injury. The Thunder to…

Undrafted Iowa, Iowa State stars sign free agent deals with NBA teams

The leading scorers for Iowa and Iowa State men's basketball teams have both signed undrafted free agent deals with NBA teams.

Sandfort signs with Oklahoma City - Radio Iowa

Former Iowa men’s forward Payton Sandfort has agreed to a deal with NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Waukee, Iowa, native averaged 16.7 points and six rebounds enroute to being named an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection as a senior. He scored in double figures in 27 games, which included a team-high 14 20-point contests. […]

Iowa's Payton Sandfort signs with reigning NBA Champs

The former Iowa star and Waukee native brings his deadly three-point shooting to the 2025 NBA Champs after battling through injuries in his final season with the Hawkeyes.

Former Iowa star joins NBA Champion Thunder

Former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star Payton Sandfort has agreed to a deal with the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Patrick McCaffery signs with Sacramento Kings

Lang 6/28/25 Another former Hawkeye basketball player has signed with the Sacramento Kings. Patrick McCaffery has agreed to a free agent contract with the franchise, whose roster currently features another University of Iowa product, Keegan Murray. McCaffery transferred from Iowa to Butler before last season. The 6-foot-9 forward and former West High star averaged 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists with the Bulldogs. McCaffery becomes th…