March Madness is family affair for Iowa basketball's Brendan Hausen
Brothers Brendan Hausen and High Point's Braden Hausen are both in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
TAMPA, Fla. — Brendan Hausen wore a smile on his face as he held up his phone and nodded his head. The Iowa men’s basketball team was gathered for the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on March 15, awaiting their fate in the March Madness bracket.
Part of the pageantry of the Selection Show is seeing players’ reactions when their team is called. Hausen, who was in the front row, exuded joy. Except, Iowa had not been called yet.
On the screen was … High Point. A voice came from across the room. It was Iowa head coach Ben McCollum.
“Is that your brother? ” McCollum asked. Hausen looked over and confirmed McCollum’s suspicion.
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