Iowa basketball's Tavion Banks into transfer portal, declares for NBA
Tavion Banks, a forward for Iowa who was instrumental in their NCAA Tournament success, has declared for the NBA Draft while also entering the portal.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are seeing another move that shakes up the roster entering the 2026-27 college basketball season, and with the transfer portal open, it is another departure rather than an addition, which Iowa fans have been eagerly hoping for. One of the key components to Iowa's magical March Madness run to the Elite 8 was on the interior in forward Tavion Banks. His toughness, athleticism, and 20-point performance helped Iowa take down the defending champion Florida Gators in a big upset to punch a ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
It has been reported by David Eickholt of 247Sports that the 6-foot-7 forward from Kansas City, Missouri, Tavion Banks, is declaring for the NBA Draft while also entering his name into the transfer portal. Iowa Men's Basketball: Tavion Banks Declares For 2026 NBA Draft, Intends To Enter Transfer Portal “This was one of the best years of my life and it was everything I could have imagined…” https://t. co/SEy6G75wX9 — David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) April 15, 2026 Tavion Banks is awaiting a decision on his eligibility from the NCAA, as he spent time at the JUCO level.
He is seeking one more year of eligibility at the moment of this decision. Banks appeared in 37 games for Iowa this year, starting 35 of them. He averaged 10.
2 points, 4. 6 rebounds, and 1. 1 assists per game, while converting 52% of his shots from the field.