Numbers with History
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program has just released the jersey numbers that the six newest additions will wear when the 2026‑27 campaign gets underway, a move that has already sparked conversation among the fan base.
Among the newcomers, sophomore guard/forward Joycelyn Faison will sport the iconic No. 0, a digit that has not been assigned to any Hawkeye in recent memory, marking her as the first player to claim that number for the program.
Junior guard Dani Carnegie is set to wear No. 3, a number that last saw action on the court in 2025 when Sydney Affolter donned it, adding a fresh chapter to its lineage.
Freshman forward Ella Strömdahl will be numbered 7, a digit that was most recently worn by Addie Deal in the previous season, linking her to a lineage of versatile scorers.
Senior guard Amari Whiting inherits No. 15, a number that was last sported by Lauren Jensen in 2021, bringing a veteran presence to the backcourt.
Freshman forward McKenna Woliczko will wear No. 20, a number that was last held by Kate Martin in 2024, continuing a tradition of impact players in the paint.
Finally, senior guard Bria Medina is slated for No. 50, a number that hasn't been seen on a Hawkeye since Gabby Machado wore it in 2010, a nod to a storied past.
The excitement surrounding these assignments reflects a broader anticipation for the upcoming season, as coaches and supporters alike look forward to seeing how the new talent will shape the team's dynamics on the road to the 2026‑27 schedule.