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Iowa women's basketball: 5 Hawkeyes enter transfer portal amid rebuild

Iowa women's basketball: 5 Hawkeyes enter transfer portal amid rebuild

Key Questions

Which Iowa women's basketball players entered the transfer portal?

Five players entered: Deal, Levin, Johnson, Rodriguez, and Molini. This turnover is part of the post-Clark era rebuild.

Who are the anchors of the Iowa women's basketball roster?

Ava Heiden (18/7.2 ppg) and Hannah Stuelke (13.4/9 ppg, All-America HM, injury resilient) anchor the team. Incoming 5-star Woliczko adds talent.

What transfer targets is Iowa women's basketball pursuing?

Coach Jan Jensen is pursuing sharpshooter Ellie Brueggeman (44% 3PT) and Hare for guard/PF/wing depth to address shooting woes. They seek guards and overall depth.

Portal turnover hits 5 (Deal/Levin/Johnson/Rodriguez/Molini); Heiden (18/7.2) & Stuelke (13.4/9 All-Am HM, injury resilient) anchor w/ incoming 5* Woliczko; Jensen in hot pursuit of sharpshooter Ellie Brueggeman (44% 3PT)/Hare for off-ball G/PF/wing depth to fix shooting woes post-Clark era; hunts guards/depth. Stuelke mom reflects on growth/tenacity.

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Updated Apr 10, 2026
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