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.
With just 11 players, the Hawkeyes are focusing on development, defensive pressure and lineup flexibility heading into the upcoming season.

The Hawkeyes continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail, adding a highly touted freshman guard to their future roster.
McKenna Woliczko, the highly touted freshman guard, steps onto the University of Iowa campus with excitement and nerves, facing homesickness and luggage mishaps while finding comfort in local spots. She focuses on her 3‑point shot and rebounding, while Coach Jan Jensen praises the team's unselfish chemistry and depth. With a blend of new recruits and returning players, the Hawkeyes are poised for a fun, intriguing March Madness run.
Top recruit McKenna Woliczko navigates homesickness, new teammates and a demanding training regimen at the University of Iowa, while the women’s basketball program eyes a deep March Madness run.

Despite being snubbed for the Big Ten All‑Freshman Team, Journey Houston’s offseason work and versatility position her for a larger role in Iowa’s revamped offense.

The Iowa Hawkeyes enter their third year under head coach Jan Jensen, revamping the roster and counting on key players to step into larger roles after a guard exodus.

The Hawkeyes are reshaping their roster with a mix of proven performers and rising stars, aiming to return to the NCAA Tournament with renewed vigor.
The Iowa women's basketball team finished second in the Big Ten last season, and sophomore guard Journey Houston is poised to become a pivotal piece of the offense. Coach LaSondra Barrett's praise of Houston's work ethic, physical transformation, and emerging versatility underscores the excitement surrounding the Hawkeyes' future.

After finishing second in the Big Ten, Iowa is banking on Houston’s expanded skill set and a promising partnership with forward Ava Heiden to contend next season.

The Hawkeyes welcomed reporters for their second open practice, offering a rare glimpse into the team's chemistry, player development, and strategic outlook.
Houston’s modest 5.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game masked a pivotal presence on the floor, and her focused offseason work could reshape the team’s dynamics heading into her sophomore season.

Media will get a glimpse of Iowa's practice on Tuesday as the Hawkeyes work on offensive and defensive sets, explore new lineup possibilities, and reflect on the motivation that drove the 2023 squad after a near‑miss in the NCAA tournament.

Four‑star guard Jhaliana Guy, a Clinton, Iowa native, reopens her recruitment after decommitting from Stanford, ranking No. 16 overall in the 2028 class, and recently visited Iowa City where Caitlin Clark’s jersey was retired.

Four‑star guard Jhaliana Guy, a Clinton, Iowa native, visited Iowa's women's basketball program, decommitted from Stanford, and announced her intent to join the Hawkeyes, sparking excitement across the program.
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.

Five‑foot‑ten guard Jhaliana Guy, the nation’s No. 16 recruit in the 2028 class, has reopened her college recruitment after pulling back her commitment to Stanford, opening the door to a fresh round of high‑profile offers.

After a brief commitment to Stanford, 5‑foot‑10 guard Jhaliana Guy has reopened her recruitment, drawing interest from a host of power‑conference programs and reshaping her future path.
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.

Ella Strömdahl's signing marks a milestone for Iowa women's basketball, bringing international experience and versatile depth to the roster.