Iowa Basketball: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for 2023-24

Point Guard

Starter – Josh Dix (25 mpg)

Josh Dix is a returning name who should grow a ton leading the Iowa offense in 2023-24. He averaged 2.0 ppg on 40 percent shooting from deep across 31 appearances for the Hawkeyes as a freshman. He’s shown he can knock down shots on the perimeter and can take care of the basketball in limited minutes in his debut season.

Now, he’ll have a bigger task on his hands in running the offense at the starting point guard role for Iowa entering his sophomore season. He’ll have competition behind though, in Brock Harding. After 6-foot-5, he’s a big guard who can defend both guard roles given his length. He did well in their exhibition tour back in August and led the backcourt with 16 assists across three victories.

Bench – Brock Harding (15 mpg)

Brock Harding is a freshman name who should see some early playing time at the backup point guard role. He’s another name who impressed in their tour back in August, showing he could knock down shots on the perimeter and get to the paint with ease against international competition. He dished out 10 assists and knocked down six 3-pointers across their three victories. He’ll be looked upon to provide some depth in the backcourt this season.