Cooper Koch, former Metamora star, plays as Iowa falls to Illinois in NCAA Tournament

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Mar 29, 2026
ByF. O. Holloway
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On Saturday, March 28, the Iowa Hawkeyes, featuring former Metamora High School basketball standout Cooper Koch, were defeated by the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-59 in the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup took place at 5:10 p.m. at the Toyota Center.

Cooper Koch
Cooper Koch — Forward — Freshman — 6′8″ — 220 — Hometown: Peoria

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