I didn't get to watch much of the game. Got mad when we were down 11 listening in the car. Figured I was the bad luck...
Why was Banks benched? Internal discipline?
Why was Banks benched? Internal discipline?
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Personally, I have no idea. Ended with 26 minutes though.
Quite interested in this myself.
Announcers mentioned the obvious - that he didn't start, but was available - however I don't remember hearing them say the reason for that decision.
I’ve heard rumors for over a month that he’s late and sometimes doesn’t show up for practice.
Discipline. “Establishing team standards” or something like that McCollum said
Weird habits for somebody looking for an extra year of eligibility.
Banks can leave as far as I ma concerned as he is not that good. He also may be a bit of a head case.
I like Banks and think he’s been a pretty big reason for the successes this year. Just probably at a long point in the season & slipped up a bit. Gotta set the example for future teams/players.
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Not showing up to practice would be an insane move. I'm going to choose to believe this didn't happen. Late, maybe.
It has happened and continues to…..
Did he not come with McCollum from Drake? Weird he’d continue to have someone on his teams if this has been an ongoing issue. Even more weird if it didn’t start until this year.
Again, late is one thing. Skipping is another. He's not Bennett Stirtz. I'm going to see more proof on that.
Not confirmed, but Banks/Rodriguez might be a possible 2 for 1 NIL package on the way out.
Banks is a solid player but other than Stirtz there's nobody else on roster that we can't find an equal or better player in portal with their spot. Even if everyone stayed we still need at least a couple good additions.
Speaking of that mugshot....
He was arrested on October 12.
On Jan 16:
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - University of Iowa men’s basketball player Tavion Banks has pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge.
Police say they intervened Banks, 22, who was fighting with ReUnion Brewery staff around 1:15 a.m. October 12, 2025.
As part of the plea deal reached Wednesday, Banks will pay $65, and a public intoxication charge will be dismissed.
Banks is a senior forward from Kansas City, Missouri, and transferred from Drake University.
The Iowa Athletic Department’s previous statement on Banks’ arrest said he was “subject to established university protocol regarding the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and the rules and regulations set for members of the men’s basketball program.”
Copyright 2026 KCRG. All rights reserved.
The Mug Shot:
Iowa Guard Arrested in Public Dispute
Ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball tipoff in November, all eyes are on the program’s renewed sense of hope under first year head coach Ben McCollum. Wi
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It seems some people have higher standards for college basketball players than they do for the top jobs in the federal government. At least that's what some people are saying. I'm not saying it, but I have heard it. Oh, and how do you like my new gold curtains?
That's rich coming from Nebraska. And are you sure it was Banks' mug shot or was it the one of the dictator, not that they look much alike.
They have both solid (maybe not so much for Rod.) contributions this season and at the same time have been a headache or distraction to the teams. Seems like they are on the way out one way or another.
I could see his being late being disciplined, but I have a hard time believing he doesn't show up at all and Ben would still play him at all.
Exactly. Ben would NEVER let that slide even if he wanted to. That kind of behavior would crumble a team.
Agree. No way he’s allowing that.
You can believe what you want to. He didn’t show up for practice in late December. That’s when it started
And you know this how exactly? honestly if theres any truth to that, its a really bad look on Ben, just IMHO....
I have some inside information. Won’t give up my source. It’s been a problem. I really don’t care if people believe me or not it’s a fact. Ask Kakert!
forgot to set his clock ahead an hour and was late for team walk thru
just kidding
maybe?
just kidding
maybe?forgot to set his clock ahead an hour and was late for team walk thru
just kidding
not the case
Doesn't seem like Ben's way of operating. If there is any truth to his intentionally missing practice then I think we'd be hearing about a significant "violation of team rules". I wonder if it's in any way related to his feet problems -maybe they were giving him issues and they reduced his minutes accordingly?
"Inside information", "Kakert". So, it's publicly available?
