Hawkeyes’ Austin Ash announces he’s entered transfer portal

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa men’s basketball player Austin Ash has entered the transfer portal and will take advantage of the bonus year of eligibility granted to athletes who were on rosters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ash said he couldn’t be more grateful for his time at Iowa. Ash was a walk-on his first four seasons before earning a scholarship prior to the 2021-22 season. The native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, appeared in a total of 44 games over four seasons. He averaged 2.6 per game in 18 appearances this past season.