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Iowa basketball has secured a commitment from 7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever, a former Saint Mary's player. Fans are excited about his potential to strengthen the team's interior presence for the upcoming season.
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After Iowa basketball landed its second transfer portal commitment in as many days with the addition of former Saint Mary's center Andrew McKeever, Hawkeyes fans have made quite a buzz on social media by celebrating the decision of the towering 7-foot-3, 275-pound big man Hailing from Livermore, Calif., McKeever brings the Hawkeyes a much-needed height presence, which Iowa lacked and became an area of weakness last season, especially against Big Ten foes such as eventual national champion Michigan, Michigan State, and Illinois. As an added bonus, McKeever will be arriving in Iowa City with two years of remaining NCAA eligibility after redshirting his true freshman season at Saint Mary's in the 2024-25 campaign. As a redshirt sophomore for the Gaels last season, McKeever averaged 8.2 points on 50% of his field goal attempts and shot 62.8% from the free throw line, to go along with 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in around 23 minutes per contest across 10 starts in 33 games played. Given the revelry amongst Iowa fans, here are some of the best social media reactions as a result of McKeever's decision:
Wow.
Ben is planning on the Final Four.
— Kevin Helmick (@mickhelmick4) April 18, 2026 The 7'3 Saint Mary's product has found a home in Iowa City. Fills a glaring need for the Hawkeyes from last season, adding interior presence and a true 5-man to the roster. Our model has McKeever as a HM Starter, with strong metrics in everything outside of scoring efficiency,… pic.twitter.com/QTC0iIGTys
— Beyond The Portal (@BeyondPortalBB) April 18, 2026 JUST IN: @IowaHoops lands its second transfer portal prospect in as many days. And it's a MASSIVE get. (Figuratively and literally.)
Former St. Mary's center, 7'3 Andrew McKeever has committed to the Hawkeyes following a visit.
Andrew McKeever is a 7-foot-3 center who averaged 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game last season at Saint Mary's.
McKeever addresses Iowa's need for height and interior presence, which was a weakness last season, particularly against Big Ten teams.
Andrew McKeever has two years of NCAA eligibility remaining after redshirting his freshman season.
Iowa fans are celebrating McKeever's commitment on social media, expressing excitement about his potential impact on the team.

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— From the Hawkeye of the Storm (@FromTheHawkeye) April 18, 2026 Saint Mary’s transfer center Andrew McKeever has committed to Iowa, his agency @GSLSportsGroup tells @TheFieldof68.
The 7’3 sophomore averaged 8.2 points 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists this past year.
Huge get for Ben McCollum and Iowa, securing one of the top bigs in the…
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 18, 2026 Andrew McKeever has committed to Iowa. He’ll be a junior this upcoming season. A big portal get for Ben McCollum in year 2. Basketball season can’t come soon enough. LFG Hawks! pic.twitter.com/WaTcJpzwYU
— Hawkeye Devotee (@Hawkballknower) April 18, 2026 The first two thoughts I have when it comes to Andrew McKeever at Iowa:
Ball screen defense between him and Manyawu will be incredible. You can throw just about anything at your opponent by matchup.
Short. Roll. Passing. pic.twitter.com/KS7foJFRrN
— Tyler (@tcraighoops) April 18, 2026 pic.twitter.com/BTGFBd6Wdt
— Hawkeye Enjoyer 🐤 (@HawkGuyEnjoyer) April 18, 2026 A series of photos.
Benny Mac doesn’t miss!!!
— Chris Douglas (@ChrisDouglas515) April 18, 2026 @IowaSwarm donate to the swarm every penny counts Coach mac is building something special in iowa city pic.twitter.com/CElLUaYPqD
— Alex kimura (@AlexKimura9) April 18, 2026 LETS GOOOOO
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) April 18, 2026 7’3. Yeah, that’ll do. pic.twitter.com/I5mjTay8Mq
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) April 18, 2026 Will be the tallest Iowa Hawkeye ever I believe
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