Bennett Stirtz

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Stirtz's college career was marked by steady improvement and recognition at each level. He is one of the few players in recent years to earn all-conference honors in both the Missouri Valley Conference and the Big Ten, a testament to his adaptability. His journey from a Division II redshirt to an NBA two-way contract is a rare path, making him a notable example of perseverance in basketball.

AwardsStirtz earned Missouri Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team honors in 2024 after a strong season at Drake. He was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team in 2025 following his senior year at Iowa, and also made the NIT All-Tournament Team that same year. He has not yet won any professional awards.

Records & Feats

First Northwest Missouri State player to transfer to a Power Five conference and earn All-Big Ten honors

Career Milestone·2025

Stirtz transferred from Division II Northwest Missouri State to Drake, then to Iowa, where he was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team in 2025.