Illness keeps Arizona State's Miller home for NCAA tournament Arizona State women's basketball coach Molly Miller did not travel with her team to Iowa for its NCAA tournament game due to an illness. School officials expressed optimism that Miller would be able to rejoin the Sun Devils in time for their First Four matchup against Virginia on Thursday in Iowa City. Associate head coach Stephanie Norman, who previously spent 18 years as a coach at Louisville, will oversee most of the team’s preparations while Miller remains at home. Norman’s role will involve managing in-game strategies and ensuring the team is ready for the tournament matchup. This marks Arizona State’s first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2019, which coincided with Miller’s first season as head coach. Prior to joining Arizona State, Miller guided Grand Canyon University to its inaugural NCAA tournament appearance in 2025. The move to Arizona State represents a significant step in her coaching career, as she continues to build the program’s reputation. The Sun Devils’ participation in the tournament highlights the team’s progress under Miller’s leadership, though the absence of their head coach for the initial game adds uncertainty. The coaching staff’s ability to adapt and maintain focus will be critical as the team navigates the challenges of the postseason.#ncaa_tournament #iowa_city #arizona_state #molly_miller #stephanie_norman
Where Iowa basketball stands in March Madness bracket predictions IOWA CITY — Selection Sunday is here. The men’s NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed later today. The March Madness Selection Show is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CT on CBS. Iowa men’s basketball finished the regular season 20-11 overall and 10-10 in Big Ten play under first-year head coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes won their first game in the 2026 Big Ten Tournament, defeating Maryland, but then lost to Ohio State by three points. Iowa is projected to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2023. The Hawkeyes have not won a game in the Big Dance since 2021. While it’s difficult to definitively know where Iowa currently stands in the eyes of the selection committee, here's where experts are predicting the Hawkeyes to land, as of Sunday morning. The men’s NCAA Tournament selection show will start at 5 p.m. CT on CBS. The women’s NCAA Tournament selection show will start at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN. Iowa men’s basketball March Madness projections Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.#big_ten_tournament #ncaa_tournament #iowa_city #iowa_men_s_basketball #ben_mccollum
Iowa City Protesters Rally for Peace and the End of War in Iran Nearly 60 people gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest on March 8, 2026, to protest the ongoing war in Iran. The demonstration, organized by local activists and the Veterans Peace chapter, was part of a broader U.S. movement opposing military actions against the country. Protesters gathered under the banner of “Iowa City Peace Rally Against WAR,” with classic rock anthems like Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” and Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth” echoing through the crowd. The event drew honks from passersby, underscoring the public’s engagement with the issue. The protest condemned the U.S. and Israeli military strikes that began on February 28, 2026, which targeted Iran’s infrastructure and leadership. The campaign resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with dozens of senior officials, and the destruction of over 1,250 targets within the country. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases, Israel, and other Middle Eastern nations, killing six American servicemen, including Major Jeffrey O’Brien of Waukee, in an attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. Organizers framed the conflict as an unprovoked escalation that violated both U.S. constitutional principles and international law. Sue Thompson, a protest organizer, criticized the president’s decision to initiate military action against Iran without congressional approval, calling it a direct breach of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. “We are at war,” Thompson stated, “but there is no imminent threat to the United States or its forces. This is illegal and dangerous, and it demands immediate accountability.#ayatollah_ali_khamenei #iowa_city #university_of_iowa #veterans_peace #major_jeffrey_obrien
