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During the WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Iowa freshman McKenna Woliczko signed exclusive Panini trading cards, marking a milestone in her early college journey and signaling a promising future for the Hawkeyes.
At the WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Iowa freshman McKenna Woliczko signed an exclusive trading-card deal with Panini, marking a milestone in her burgeoning career as she prepares for her first season with the Hawkeyes.
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.
Second‑year post Layla Hays is refining her mentality and role after a modest debut, with new teammates and coaching guidance poised to unlock her potential.
A look at how Dani Carnegie's experience and leadership are shaping the Hawkeyes' fresh four‑out‑one‑in scheme.
The Hawkeyes continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail, adding a highly touted freshman guard to their future roster.
The Hawkeyes' last public workout before the season showcases a revamped attack, the arrival of Dani Carnegie, and emerging post talent.
The Hawkeyes are preparing for a competitive season after a productive offseason, highlighted by a new offensive philosophy and key player development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.