March 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m. CT
Iowa basketball standout Bennett Stirtz has consistently delivered exceptional performances ever since he began his collegiate career.
His journey started at Division II Northwest Missouri State, before a move to Drake where he truly made his mark, particularly during the NCAA Tournament. For his final year of college eligibility, he chose to follow head coach Ben McCollum from Des Moines to Iowa City, joining the Hawkeyes.
This culminating year saw him transform into a true superstar in the world of college basketball. Stirtz’s remarkable adaptability and success across three distinct levels of college basketball have positioned him for significant attention in the upcoming NBA Draft. Below, we examine Stirtz’s current draft prospects for this summer.
Bennett Stirtz’s NBA Draft Outlook Ahead of March Madness
Across most scouting reports, the Hawkeye sensation is projected as a mid-to-late first-round selection. Here’s a summary of where various mock drafts currently place Stirtz for draft night:
- ESPN- Miami Heat, RD 1, pick 20
- Yahoo- Detroit Pistons, RD 1, pick 23
- USA Today- Toronto Raptors, RD 1, pick 16
- CBS Sports- Toronto Raptors, RD 1, pick 19
- Tankathon- Charlotte Hornets, RD 1, pick 19
Bennett Stirtz’s Current Statistics
Throughout the 2025-26 season, Stirtz has appeared in 33 games thus far, maintaining an impressive scoring average of 20 points per game with a 49.2% field goal percentage. Additionally, Stirtz is shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc and an excellent 84.5% from the free-throw line.
Over his two seasons competing at the Division I level, Stirtz boasts averages of 19.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. He has a career field goal percentage of 49.5% and has converted 38.4% of his three-point attempts.
He’ll have the opportunity to further enhance these statistics on Friday when the Hawkeyes face Clemson in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.