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.

A look at the key storylines surrounding Iowa’s women’s basketball program as it prepares for the upcoming campaign.

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award recipients, recognizing former Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski and former Hawkeyes guard Taylor McCabe for their outstanding conduct, academic achievements and community impact.

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.

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.

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.

After a Round of 32 exit, head coach Jan Jensen welcomes a revamped roster, including new transfers and a five‑star recruit, as the Hawkeyes aim to re‑establish themselves among the Big Ten elite.
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.