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After a breakout season that earned First Team All‑Big Ten honors, Ava Heiden is using the offseason to refine her free throws, footwork and post moves while staying focused on the Hawkeyes’ collective goals.
Summer workouts mark the beginning of a strategic overhaul for Iowa women's basketball, as the team integrates a four‑out system, welcomes fresh talent, and braces for a demanding slate of games.
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.
Ava Heiden, Iowa’s double‑major senior, announced she will stay with the Hawkeyes for three additional years, citing the NCAA’s new five‑year eligibility window and her desire to finish her finance and risk management degree while competing for a championship.
A charity golf outing will help fund the Hawkeyes' overseas trip next year, while coach Jan Jensen reflects on emerging NCAA rules and the impact of unlimited player transfers.
Kate McDougall, a 5‑foot‑10 combo guard from Washington, Illinois, recently took an unofficial visit to Iowa, where she impressed staff with her freshman statistics and sparked early recruiting chatter.
A recent unofficial trip to Iowa City gave top‑ranked Illinois recruit Kate McDougall a taste of the Hawkeyes' program, as she looks ahead to a promising future.
Kate McDougall, a highly ranked 2029 combo guard, spent a weekend at Iowa’s Elite Camp, drawing attention from the Hawkeye program despite no current scholarship offer.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026‑27 season against Towson on November 2, hoping a new-look roster and third‑year coach Jan Jensen can finally break past the Sweet 16 barrier.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is gearing up for its 2026‑27 season opener, with head coach Jan Jensen and newcomer McKenna Woliczko leading the charge.
Jocelyn Faison, a former Georgia Bulldogs guard, has transferred to Iowa Women's Basketball after a season that included a coaching change and teammate movement. Her arrival signals a fresh chapter for both player and program.
The Hawkeyes' 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes feature top‑ranked wing McKenna Woliczko and Wisconsin guard Jada Seubert, signaling a strategic shift toward home‑grown talent.
Despite a barrage of baseless online criticism, the Indiana Fever are posting solid statistics and building a foundation for future success.
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.
With five veterans and six newcomers, the Hawkeyes open summer practice on June 16, focusing on chemistry, a new "four‑out, one‑in" offense, and the potential for surprise standouts.
The Hawkeyes will face top contenders at home and on the road, with a schedule that blends manageable trips with marquee battles against UCLA, USC, Michigan and Ohio State
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team faces a demanding conference slate, with marquee home matchups against UCLA, USC, Michigan and Ohio State, while aiming to replicate last season's 15‑3 record.
A five‑foot‑eleven guard from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Jada Seubert has been ranked No. 72 in ESPN’s 2027 SC Next 100, earning a four‑star rating and a commitment to Iowa, where she hopes to help reshape the program.
Jada Seubert, a four‑star recruit from Stevens Point, has been placed at No. 72 in ESPN’s 2027 SC Next 100 player rankings and is the top prospect in Wisconsin.
The Hawkeyes are preparing for a critical offseason, with summer workouts poised to shape their prospects as a top‑12 contender.
The summer program is set to kick off for Iowa football and both basketball squads, with key storylines emerging around quarterback competition, a highly anticipated recruit, and coaching insights.
With the summer program kicking off, Iowa's football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams are poised for significant developments. The podcast returns on June 24 after a short hiatus, offering insights into quarterback battles, new recruits and coaching perspectives.
The Hawkeyes and Commodores meet for the first time since 1997, with both programs ranked inside the top 15 and eager to add a marquee non‑conference victory to their résumés.
After a Round of 32 loss in the 2025‑26 NCAA Tournament, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is reshaping its lineup, retaining head coach Jan Jensen, and targeting a 20‑plus win season as a springboard toward deeper tournament runs.