The Iowa Hawkeyes have landed a major piece for their frontcourt, securing a commitment from former St. Mary's center Andrew McKeever via the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 7-foot-2 big man brings two seasons of remaining eligibility to Iowa City, providing immediate size and rebounding prowess for head coach Ben McCollum.

McKeever is coming off a breakout season with the Gaels, where he appeared in 33 games with 10 starts. In 23.2 minutes per contest, he averaged an impressive 8.2 points and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. His development was evident after a redshirt freshman campaign where he saw limited action, showcasing the kind of rapid growth that makes him a valuable transfer target.

Ranked as the No. 14 center in On3's 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings, McKeever chose the Hawkeyes over a competitive list of suitors that included Michigan, Arizona State, Ole Miss, Purdue, and reigning national champion UConn. His commitment is timely, as he's expected to help fill the void left by departing transfers Alvaro Folgueiras and Tavion Banks.

The addition comes at an exciting time for Iowa basketball. In McCollum's debut season, the Hawkeyes finished 24-13 (10-10 in conference) and made a thrilling run to the Elite Eight before falling to Illinois. After the season, McCollum praised his team for setting a foundation for the program's future—a foundation that McKeever now joins as the Hawkeyes look to build on that postseason success.

With the transfer portal window now open, Iowa's acquisition of Andrew McKeever signals their intent to remain competitive in a tough Big Ten conference. His size and improving skill set will be crucial as McCollum shapes his roster for the 2026-27 season.