Iowa’s women’s basketball program is turning its attention to the high school ranks, aiming to reshape its roster with promising young talent.
Elite talent arrives from the West Coast
McKenna Woliczko, a five‑star wing from Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California, has pledged to the 2026 class. She chose Iowa over powerhouse programs such as USC, Ohio State and South Carolina, and she arrives ranked No. 7 in the ESPN Women's College Basketball Rankings for 2026.
Joining the pipeline a year later, Jada Seubert, a four‑star guard from Stevens Point Area Senior High School in Wisconsin, has committed to the 2027 cohort. Seubert holds the No. 72 spot in the same ESPN rankings and is recognized as the top player in her home state.
A strategic shift under Coach Jan Jensen
Coach Jan Jensen and her staff are deliberately blending transfers with high‑school recruits to craft a younger, more competitive lineup. This approach reflects a broader ambition to restore Iowa as a national contender in women’s college basketball.
The Hawkeyes’ recent success with transfers has not replaced the need for fresh pipelines; instead, it has underscored the value of securing top prospects early. By investing in recruiting, Iowa hopes to build a sustainable foundation that can compete consistently on the biggest stages.