The locker room after Iowa's win was all-time. Here are a few quotes from the players. "Those are the first two posters in Alvaro's career." "We made McCollum lose a few more hairs." "Ink, everywhere. Clipboard slam." Check em out... promise it's worth it. @KCCINews #Hawkeyes

Milan has already cemented his legacy at Iowa State as arguably the best 3-point shooter in program history.

Today it took us about 90 minutes. This was at 4 am.

George Bush airport in Houston TSA lines wrap all the way around to the basement. I’m told 3-4 hours. @KCCINews

Ben McCollum said he “intends to stay with Iowa.” Fans should be excited about Iowa’s future. @KCCINews #Hawkeyes

Iowa’s historic season comes to an end in the Elite Eight. Illinois wins 71-59. Final score doesn’t reflect how good this game was. Iowa should be proud. @KCCINews #Hawkeyes

Bennett Stirtz just played his last game as a Hawkeye. He changed the program forever. @KCCINews

Ben McCollum talking to the ref right now. Can’t believe that call. @KCCINews

Stirtz probably enjoyed the 10 minute break since he’s played every single minute of every single game haha

So the horn is broken in Houston. @KCCINews

Iowa was NOT gonna let Illinois come out hot like they did the first time and they were NOT gonna start like they did against Nebraska. Iowa just held the best offense in the country scoreless for the first 3 minutes of the game…outscoring them 12-2. @KCCINews @CullenJHolt

It is extremely loud.

Coach Ben McCollum 20 minutes before arguably the biggest game of his life @KCCINews @scottreister

This is just 30 seconds worth but Cam Manyawu spent the last 4 minutes shooting free throws. He made 12 in a row. His final progression was to make 3 in a row. Cam is 1-5 in the NCAA Tournament from the line. @KCCINews

Bennett Stirtz 3/3. Beautiful stroke. @KCCINews #Hawkeyes

Iowa is out first. Playing for history. Iowa hasn’t beaten Illinois since 2023. Looking to make its first Final Four since 1980 @KCCINews @scottreister @CullenJHolt

It’s game day!!!!! Iowa/Illinois tip-off in the Elite 8 at 5:09 on TBS. In the words of Ben McCollum, there are no underdogs now. It’s the 8 best teams in the country. We will be live at 10 on @KCCINews

Joshua Jefferson is overcome with tears. I asked if he was close to being able to play, and he said he wasn’t even close and he wouldn’t have been able to play Sunday either. #Cyclones

Ugh. Just heartbreaking for these guys. Joshua said he “wasn’t even close,” to being able to play.

Tamin Lipsey walks off in tears. Crushing loss to end the season. #Cyclones fall to Tennessee 76-62. Joshua Jefferson’s absence was beyond huge. A season bursting with Final Four potential ends in the Sweet 16. ISU finishes 29-8. Interviews coming. @KCCINews

Turns out Iowa State needs its best player. Tough situation man