Iowa Women’s Basketball Eyes 2026‑27 Season with 11‑Player Roster
With a reduced roster of 11 athletes, the Hawkeyes are focusing on depth, individual development and strategic flexibility to compete in the upcoming season.
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With a reduced roster of 11 athletes, the Hawkeyes are focusing on depth, individual development and strategic flexibility to compete in the upcoming season.
Knox College has appointed Pablo Arriaga as its new men's soccer head coach, succeeding Tyler Sheikh. With a background in recruiting and team culture, Arriaga aims to build on the program's tradition while competing in the Midwest Conference.

Transfer player Bria Medina brings a prolific scoring record and a selfless mindset to Iowa women's basketball, aiming to help the Hawkeyes achieve another sold‑out season.

The Iowa women's basketball program is pivoting from a post‑centric approach to a guard‑driven system, integrating fresh talent while leveraging existing chemistry and leadership.

Transfer Dani Carnegie, a former Georgia standout, has been selected for the USA 3×3 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile. Coach Jan Jensen praises her adaptability while the roster blends new talent and returning players.

Ferris High School hires former WSU defensive back Billy Newman as head football coach, while North Central appoints alum Isaiah Lockett as boys basketball coach, replacing Robert Sacre, in a move intended to revitalize struggling programs.

After a stint as assistant and interim coach, Haleigh Lecklitner is back at Summit High, where she aims to inspire athletes to balance sport, study and personal growth.

The University of Iowa women's basketball program is set to open summer workouts next week, introducing several newcomers who could shape the team's future.
With a blend of returning veterans and fresh talent, the Hawkeyes are using summer workouts to fine‑tune a ‘four‑out, one‑in’ system and discover unexpected contributors before the fall campaign.
Akyia Baker, a rising coach in the flag football arena, has been named Knox College’s new women’s flag football coach, tasked with launching a club program that aims for varsity status by 2028.
With only six players initially pledged for the 2026‑27 season, Iowa turned to the NCAA transfer portal, keeping key starters and adding five new faces, including ESPN‑ranked No. 3 prospect Dani Carnegie, to rebuild a roster capable of a Final Four run.
Bria Medina, the all‑time leading scorer at Knox College, is set to trade the intimate setting of a 50‑person crowd for the roar of 15,000 fans in Iowa City, as she joins the Hawkeyes for her final year of eligibility.

Transfer Bria Medina and freshman Ella Strömdahl join the University of Iowa women's basketball team, adding elite scoring and global perspective ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

North Park University appoints Kira Mowen, a coach with a record of NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships, to lead its women's basketball program, aiming to blend athletic competitiveness with academic excellence.

Kira Mowen, a coach with a record of conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances, has been appointed head women's basketball coach at North Park University, aiming to blend competitive ambition with academic integrity.

The Tucson native averaged 23.6 points per game at Knox College and earned historic conference honors before signing with the University of Iowa.

Bria Medina, a junior guard from Knox College, has officially signed with the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program, bringing her 23.6 points per game average and award‑winning accolades to the team.

The University of Iowa women's basketball team welcomes two standout newcomers — Bria Medina from Knox College and Ella Strömdahl from Sweden — as part of a six‑player influx aimed at revitalizing the roster.

Transfer guard Bria Medina, a former Knox College standout, pledges to Iowa, bringing 23.6 points per game and senior leadership to the program.

Bria Medina, a transfer guard from Knox College, has pledged to the University of Iowa, bringing a 23.6‑point average and a career‑high 40‑point game to the Hawkeyes.

The Hawkeyes add a high‑scoring guard from Knox College and a versatile forward from Sweden, finalizing a roster that could contend for a deep postseason run.
Bria Medina, a high‑scoring point guard from Knox College, has pledged to join Iowa’s women’s basketball team, bringing elite scoring and defensive skills to the Hawkeyes.