Austin Ash to transfer from Iowa Hawkeyes’ men’s basketball program

Iowa senior guard Austin Ash has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

He will take advantage of the bonus COVID year of eligibility that is available to student-athletes who were on rosters during the 2019-20 season.

“I couldn't be more grateful for my time at the University of Iowa,” said Ash. “I can't thank Coach (Fran) McCaffery and the other coaches enough for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be Hawkeye. Raising the Big Ten trophy in Indianapolis with my teammates is a memory that I will never forget."

Ash, from Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon High, was a walk-on his first four seasons. He earned a scholarship prior to the 2021-22 season.

“Austin was a valuable teammate on and off the floor the last five years,” said McCaffery. “He is a Division I player who didn’t see the minutes he deserved because we were loaded at the guard position. Austin will be a great asset wherever he goes because he is a great shooter, doesn’t make mistakes and has tremendous character. We wish him nothing but the best.”