Iowa is also bringing back Cooper Koch after the 6-foot-8 forward explored his transfer portal options but chose to return to Iowa. Koch appeared in 10 games, averaging 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game while shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range.

Sandfort arrived in Iowa City as a four-star signee in the 2023 class. In its On3 industry ranking, Sandfort checked in as the nation's 91st-rated player overall, the No. 19 small forward and as the No. 2 player from Iowa.