7-foot-3 Center Andrew McKeever Signs with Iowa Hoops

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Saint Mary’s College transfer Andrew McKeever has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Friday by head coach Ben McCollum.  He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

“We identified Andrew as a perfect fit for our program,” said McCollum. “With his size, Andrew is a very productive rebounder, both on the offensive and defensive glass. Offensively, Andrew is great in ball screen roll actions, and he is an elite passer.  We’re excited Andrew is a Hawkeye.”

The 7-foot-3, 285-pound McKeever will be the tallest player in Iowa men’s basketball history (Antonio Ramos, 7-2). He will be Iowa’s first seven-footer since Adam Woodbury, who played for the Hawkeyes from 2012-16.

“I chose the University of Iowa because I wanted to go to a program where I was going to be pushed to be my best self on and off the court,” said McKeever. “Coach McCollum’s player development and offense is unmatched for a player like me trying to get to the next level.

“I am looking forward to playing in front of a fan base that is unlike anything I have been a part of.  I am looking forward to the upcoming season.”

McKeever is the second transfer and fourth player overall to sign with the program for the 2026-27 season, joining Illinois State transfer Ty’Reek Coleman (Aurora, Illinois) and incoming freshmen Ethan Harris (Camas, Washington) and Jaidyn Coon (Storm Lake, Iowa).

 

Andrew McKeever
7-3, 285, Center
Livermore, Calif.
Granada High School
Saint Mary’s College

• Appeared in 33 games with 10 starts as a redshirt sophomore at Saint Mary’s College… averaged 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists… had 28 blocks and 18 steals
• Finished with a .500 field goal percentage (105-of-210) and shot 62.8 percent (59-of-94) from the free throw line
• Led the West Coast Conference in rebounding
• Had 302 rebounds in 33 games, including 125 on the offensive glass (3.8 per game)
• Posted eight double-doubles on the year
• Scored in double figures in 12 games and had 12 games with 10+ rebounds… finished with eight or more rebounds in 23 contests… had three or more assists in seven games
• Netted a season-high 16 points twice during the season, finishing with 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and eight rebounds against Tennessee Chattanooga (11/7) and 16 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks against Arkansas State (11/19)
• Had 10 points and a career-high 18 rebounds and six assists at San Francisco (1/13)
• Finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament win over Santa Clara (3/9)
• Appeared in 20 games as a redshirt freshman, averaging 2.4 points and two rebounds… shot 64.7 percent from the field… two-time WCC Freshman of the Week honoree (Nov. 25, Dec. 9)… redshirted during the 2023-24 season
• Averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists at Granada High School as a senior, leading team to the CIF Division I State Championship Game
• Was a second-team all-state and first-team All-East Bay Athletic League honoree
• Named Granada High School’s 2023 Athlete of the Year