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

Small Forward/Wing

Starter – Patrick McCaffery (28 mpg)

Patrick Mcaffery is a returner with experience given his move from starter to coveted reserve in 2022-23. He started in the first 14 games of the year before coming off the bench for the final 13 games of the season, averaging 9.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 1.0 apg on 34.3 percent shooting from deep and 40.9 percent shooting from the floor.

He’ll be looked upon to play a vital role in the Hawkeyes’ success with increased production in 2023-24. He’s a wiry forward prospect at 6-foot-9 who can create matchup problems for others given his length and ability to operate at either forward spot. He’ll be another returner looked upon to lead this Iowa group this upcoming year alongside Perkins.

Bench – Pryce Sandfort (12 mpg)

Pryce Sandfort, younger brother of Payton, is another young name who showed he could compete for early minutes following their exhibition tour this past August. He knocked down seven 3-pointers and averaged 9.0 ppg and 3.3 rpg across their three victories, showing he can operate on the perimeter as a threat and rebound the ball when it’s not in his hands. He’ll be looked upon to provide support at the backup small forward/wing role with his length and abilities at 6-foot-6.