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Bennett Stirtz Impresses but Falls Short as Minnesota Upsets Iowa | In-Person Scouting Notes

Tyler Metcalf shares his in-person takeaways on Bennett Stirtz, Alvaro Folgueiras, and more from Minnesota's upset over Iowa and how it could affect the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Tyler Metcalf
Jan 09, 2026
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Bennett Stirtz is a player that I’ve fallen in love with, had a lot of questions about, and have been utterly confused by. Thankfully, I got to get eyes on him and the rest of the Iowa team in their loss to Minnesota. This was the second time that Minnesota upset a top-25 team at home this season, and Nico Medved continues to prove that he knows how to coach. The game itself was a blast, but here are my biggest takeaways on Stirtz, Alvaro Folgueiras, and more in relation to the 2026 NBA Draft and the future.

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