McCaffery lead Iowa to a 12–6 record in the Big Ten, including memorable wins over #20 Ohio State (71–65) and #17 Maryland (71–55). McCaffrey's Hawkeyes were upset in the second round of the Big Ten tournament by Penn State (67–58), but still finished tied for third in the conference.

McCaffery, who is the Big Ten’s third longest tenured head coach behind Michigan State’s Tom Izzo and Matt Painter of Purdue, has an Iowa record 280 career victories, including a record 136 Big Ten wins.

Guided Iowa to seven of the last nine NCAA Tournaments Coached a Hawkeye to consensus All-America distinction five of the last eight years, including National Player of the Year Luka Garza (2020 & 2021)

Feb 19, 2024 · The biggest knock on Fran McCaffery, besides that he sometimes loses his temper in the heat of the moment, is that he has failed to lead Iowa beyond the second-round of the NCAA Tournament.

2 days ago · The Hawkeyes have been defeated in four consecutive road games by margins of 31, 10, 24 and 17 and dropped to 13-8 overall, 4-6 in Big Ten Conference play. They next host Purdue, one of the top teams in the league, on Feb. 4.What would the University of Iowa owe 15-year head coach Fran McCaffery if he is not retained through the end of his ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Head coach Fran McCaffery provided a succinct update on the Hawkeyes’ injury status as they get ready for the final non-conference game against New Hampshire. “Everybody is ready to go,”...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Iowa Hawkeyes have had one of the best offenses in all of college basketball this season. However, as the Hawkeyes have now dropped three games in a row, head coach Fran McCaffery has seen that vaunted offense seemingly regress. The most recent of those losses came at the hands of the Minnesota ...

Feb 19, 2024 · Fran McCaffery said he is “not retiring anytime soon.” The Iowa men’s basketball coach of 14 years is 64, five years younger than his Tuesday counterpart, Tom Izzo of Michigan State.

Jan 16, 2024 · With a 86-77 victory of Minnesota, Fran McCaffery became the winningest head coach in Iowa men's basketball history, passing Tom Davis. Monday’s win was McCaffery’s 272nd at the helm of the Hawkeyes.

1 day ago · Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery commented on the Hawkeyes’ loss at Ohio State.