Freshman announced on Sunday that he is entering the transfer portal and returning to Iowa basketball.
Koch missed most of the season due to an undisclosed health issue but played in 10 games, averaging 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, with a 42.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
His return is a significant recruiting victory for new head coach Ben McCollum.
Koch posted via social media: “After speaking with Coach McCollum, I believe his (vision) for the Men’s Basketball Team is one that aligns with mine.” With that being said, I have decided to withdraw my name from the transfer portal and stay HOME. Go Hawks!”
Koch, a four-star prospect from Metamora Township High School (Ill.), was one of two scholarship players in Iowa’s 2024 high school recruiting class. Koch had ties to Iowa — with his father J.R. playing for the Hawkeyes from 1995-99.
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