Hawkeyes Extend Offers to Two 2028 Basketball Prospects

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Hawkeyes Extend Offers to Two 2028 Basketball Prospects

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The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program, under Head Coach Ben McCollum, has been actively recruiting for the 2028 class, recently extending offers to two prominent center prospects. On Wednesday, July 2, 2026, the Hawkeyes offered scholarships to five-star centers Logan Chwastyk from Malvern Prep (Pennsylvania) and Bentley Lusakueno from Woodward Academy (Georgia).

Chwastyk is noted for his versatility, with the ability to play in the post, face up, and hit jump shots, in addition to strong rebounding. He has already received offers from several other major programs, including Florida State, Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Syracuse. Lusakueno is described as a tall, lean, and skilled big man who can attack off the dribble, despite needing to gain strength. His offer list includes Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami (FL), Oregon, and Missouri.

McCollum, who is entering his second year with the Hawkeyes, is focused on bringing in elite prospects and is willing to compete in high-stakes recruiting battles. The emphasis on the center position for the 2028 class is strategic, as the team anticipates

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