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Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

The 2026 class is a critical class for the future of Iowa's WBB. Hawks will only have 8 on scholarship when they are freshmen, so this needs to be a class of at least five unless Jan hits the portal.

They need at least three guards in Iowa's guard oriented offense. Lewis, Kussow, Brinley (not sure she has an offer) and Harpring (will be a tough get) are mentioned throughout this thread. Need at least two PF's, Mallegni will be the only PF on schollie. Long list of prospects with Woliczko at the top of the list. Koupal from SD very athletic. Ragone and Byles have visited. Doubt Hawks take a post player. Will be interesting to watch.
 
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Brinsley is a 2027 recruit.. also I think if a transfer that has 2 years remaining fits Iowa will attack. Our 2027 graduating class only has Kennise Johnson and she’s halfway to being a redshirt, though I feel it’ll be in her best interest to transfer eventually.. though we’ve seen players stay here with no playing time already.
 
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what’s the status of Brinley?
Does anyone know if Iowa is gonna give her an offer?Anyone else in on her recruitment?
 
Might need that 2027 recruiting thread up soon.. should be seeing some more visits for games in the next couple months.
 
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Matt1nb7 said:
Might need that 2027 recruiting thread up soon.. should be seeing some more visits for games in the next couple months.
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BraydonRoberts5 said:
This is overdue, but in an effort to make recruiting information easier to find I'm starting a separate thread for the class of 2026. Here are some of Iowa's top targets in the class:

Maddyn Greenway
Basic Information: 5'8" point guard from Plymouth, Minnesota
Ranking: #17 in ESPN's Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Iowa, UCLA, Stanford, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Iowa State, Minnesota, Creighton, TCU
Iowa Visits: Many, including Iowa's recent game against Ohio State

Jenica Lewis
Basic Information: 5'10" guard from Johnston, Iowa
Ranking: #23 in ESPN's Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Iowa, UCLA, USC, Texas, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, Tennessee, Iowa State, Miami, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas, TCU, Kansas State, Baylor, Nebraska
Iowa Visits: Several, including the Crossover at Kinnick and Iowa's game against Ohio State

Addison Bjorn
Basic Information: 6'2" guard/forward from Kansas City, Missouri
Ranking: #8 in ESPN's Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Iowa, UConn, Stanford, Notre Dame, Texas, Maryland, Ohio State, UCLA, Indiana, Virginia Tech, Baylor, Oregon, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Michigan, Iowa State, Arizona, North Carolina, Colorado, TCU, Kansas State, Oklahoma
Iowa Visits: At least three, including vs. Ohio State

Trinity Jones
Basic Information: 6'2' guard/forward from Bolingbrook, Illinois
Ranking: #7 in ESPN's Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Iowa, South Carolina, LSU, UCLA, Louisville, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Baylor, TCU, Illinois, Michigan State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan
Iowa Visits: October 21, 2023

Other Targets

Ava Miles
Basic Information: 6'0' guard from Kansas City, Missouri
Ranking: Not Ranked in ESPN's Top 25 for the Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Iowa, Colorado, Kansas State, Nebraska, Creighton, Oklahoma State, Kansas, West Virginia, Auburn, Pittsburgh
Iowa Visits: Multiple, last known February 27, 2023

Ashlyn Koupal (no Iowa offer Yet)
Basic Information: 6'3" guard/forward from Wagner, South Dakota
Ranking: Not ranked amongst ESPN's Top 25 in the Class of 2026
Notable Offer List: Indiana, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa State, Creighton
Iowa Visits: March 3, 2024 -- Iowa's game vs. Ohio State

Natalie Kussow
Basic Information: 5'11' guard from Wisconsin
Ranking: Ranked #22 by ESPN
Iowa Visits: October 2022
Info: Kussow keeps her recruitment quieter than most top recruits. I haven't seen info of her taking a more recent visit than October 2022.

Top Targets With Offers But No Visits (Rankings are from ESPN)

Olivia Vukosa (New York)- #2
Brihanna Crittendon (Colorado)- #10
Sanai Green (Virginia)- #15
Amari Byles (Texas)- #16
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I second @Matt1nb7 request. @BraydonRoberts5 seem to be the best candidate as you did great job providing in-depth info on Notable Offer List and Iowa Visits for each prospect from the 2026 thread posting.

Raoul has his list of our 2027 recruits and offers.
wbbblog.com

Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting - Page 3 of 4 - WBB Blog

Recruiting summary for Iowa women's basketball, including a scholarship chart (projecting open spots for upcoming classes), commitments, and targets
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Bigger names are starting to commit already.
 
HawksGoneWild1 said:
I second @Matt1nb7 request. @BraydonRoberts5 seem to be the best candidate as you did great job providing in-depth info on Notable Offer List and Iowa Visits for each prospect from the 2026 thread posting.

Raoul has his list of our 2027 recruits and offers.
wbbblog.com

Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting - Page 3 of 4 - WBB Blog

Recruiting summary for Iowa women's basketball, including a scholarship chart (projecting open spots for upcoming classes), commitments, and targets
wbbblog.com wbbblog.com

Bigger names are starting to commit already.
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Vickery visited but Iowa never offered.
 
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Scott559 said:
Sounds like McKenna Woliczko suffered a serious knee injury tonight.

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It surely does seem serious. Those tears suggest she feels/knows it's probably not going to be a short-term tweak or sprain. I pray I'm wrong in my avg Joe assessment and she doesn't need surgery to recover.
I hope Jan and crew also reach out for support in dealing with these unfortunate situations. Never know how far that can take you in the recruit's final commit decision.
 
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Any updates on severity as of this morning?
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I found more of an update on McKenna in this article.

www.si.com

Ontario Christian pays back MItty with Sabrina Ionescu Showcase girls high school victory

CONCORD, Calif. — During most injury delays, opposing coaches will huddle their squad to get organized. Talk strategy. But Ontario Christian girls basketball c
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From Woliczko’s father Aaron, who refers to her as “Mc:” “Tonight’s update:

She got out of ER and x-Rays looked good from a “nothing broken” perspective, Mc has an MRI scheduled for 8:15 pm Monday night, which is about the quickest turnaround we can ask for.

Based on X-Ray and pain in medial (inside), the doctor in the ER said there is “something” with the MCL but is hopeful that it could be (best case scenario) a grade 1 sprain. He’s hopeful for her because her swelling isn’t extreme like a full knee blowout or even torn ACL symptoms.

We are thankful he was so positive about this!

The injury occurred in a non contact situation, so that is always scary to start. She felt/heard “pop” obviously for her initial reaction plus immediate pain on the medial and lateral side. Her right leg was straight when she tried to plant and her knee gave out inwards. That is what I initially saw in real time and from slowing down video.

Thanks to some great relationships, we did secure an appointment with Dr. Lehman who is one of the best orthopedic knee doctors/surgeons around and works with the Warriors. He worked with Mc last spring when she had a sliding softball knee injury that thankfully was a bad hematoma.

His first available appointment is Thursday. “We are all very thankful to all for their concern and thinking the best in a scary moment. We will share updates as we know more.

Another positive sign from her dad: She was laughing from her room, icing her knee (again), playing video games with her younger brother and watching cat videos.

 
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Unfortunately, McKenna suffered more damage to her knee than the swelling and symptoms initially suggested. Pray she makes a full recovery and returns to full performance level prior to her injury.

"The best player on the No. 1 team in high school girls basketball is out for the season.

McKenna Woliczko, 5-star Archbishop Mitty junior forward and the arguable frontrunner for national player of the year, suffered a non-contact ACL tear on Saturday in a 61-44 loss to Ontario Christian.
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Woliczko had an MRI at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, and shared the bad news via X/Twitter on Tuesday morning, adding that she plans to undergo surgery."
www.sportingnews.com

McKenna Woliczko, 5-star Archbishop Mitty forward, out for basketball season with injury | Sporting News

Woliczko suffered a non-contact injury against Ontario Christian in a battle of the top two teams in high school girls basketball.
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WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu shares 1-word message for FIBA gold medalist McKenna Woliczko following season-ending injury

More players show their support.
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"praying for you 🙏🙏," Addie Deal, an Iowa signee who is ranked No. 18 in the 2025 class by ESPN, wrote.
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"🙏🙏," Iowa's Taylor Stremlow commented.
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www.sportskeeda.com

WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu shares 1-word message for FIBA gold medalist McKenna Woliczko following season-ending injury

McKenna Woliczko, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2026 and FIBA gold medalist, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Archbishop Mitty's 61-44 loss to Ontario Christian in the Sabrina Ionescu
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Stated this before that I hope Jan and crew also reach out for support in dealing with these unfortunate situations. We have several recent success stories to draw from. Never know how far that can take you in the recruit's final commit decision.
 
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HawksGoneWild1 said:
WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu shares 1-word message for FIBA gold medalist McKenna Woliczko following season-ending injury

More players show their support.
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www.sportskeeda.com

WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu shares 1-word message for FIBA gold medalist McKenna Woliczko following season-ending injury

McKenna Woliczko, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2026 and FIBA gold medalist, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Archbishop Mitty's 61-44 loss to Ontario Christian in the Sabrina Ionescu
www.sportskeeda.com www.sportskeeda.com

Stated this before that I hope Jan and crew also reach out for support in dealing with these unfortunate situations. We have several recent success stories to draw from. Never know how far that can take you in the recruit's final commit decision.
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I would honestly be shocked if Jan and staff did not reach out to her.
 
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GunnerHawk said:
The 2026 class is a critical class for the future of Iowa's WBB. Hawks will only have 8 on scholarship when they are freshmen, so this needs to be a class of at least five unless Jan hits the portal.

They need at least three guards in Iowa's guard oriented offense. Lewis, Kussow, Brinley (not sure she has an offer) and Harpring (will be a tough get) are mentioned throughout this thread. Need at least two PF's, Mallegni will be the only PF on schollie. Long list of prospects with Woliczko at the top of the list. Koupal from SD very athletic. Ragone and Byles have visited. Doubt Hawks take a post player. Will be interesting to watch.
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The past Iowa teams had a fast pace which appeals to most players . I have a fear that this offense will turn off recruits.
This plodding offense they are now running is not pleasant to watch or play.
 
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intrepodor said:
The past Iowa teams had a fast pace which appeals to most players . I have a fear that this offense will turn off recruits.
This plodding offense they are now running is not pleasant to watch or play.
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Yup Jan changing the offense into this crap show was one dumb decision
 
HawkGem11 said:
THey don't have the personnel to do what she is trying to do either
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I agree things aren't going well right now and change is needed. Just suggesting that if this group (that struggles significantly with turnovers) tried to play fast like last year's team they'd be doing worse than they are now.
 
BraydonRoberts5 said:
I agree things aren't going well right now and change is needed. Just suggesting that if this group (that struggles significantly with turnovers) tried to play fast like last year's team they'd be doing worse than they are now.
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Maybe. Let the girls loosen up a little and not be so restricted to set philosophy and structured play.
 
chuck285 said:
I’m surprised more people on this site aren’t DEMANDING our athletic director fire Jan .
They usually have all the answers 🥰
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There are multiple threads talking about her. I don’t think there’s demand for firing, just a worry that she’s in over her head in the top position. And some complaints about the job just being given to her(I’m one of those people).
 
Herky T Hawk said:
There are multiple threads talking about her. I don’t think there’s demand for firing, just a worry that she’s in over her head in the top position. And some complaints about the job just being given to her(I’m one of those people).
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Fire Fire Fire. We should always be #1 🤷🏾‍♂️
 
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Does anyone know of any of our 2026 recruits where we're not in their top X list who hasn't committed yet? I don't recall one. I can think of 4 of the top of my head who have list out we're on and not committed yet.

In Play Hawkeyes:
Not Committed:
1) McKenna Woliczko (Top 10)
2) Addison Bjorn ( Top 15)
3) Amari Byles (Top 15)
4) Olivia Vukosa (Top 16)

Committed Hawkeyes:
None


Out of Play Hawkeyes:
Not Committed:
None

Committed:
1) Maddyn Greenway (Top 6 - KY)
2) Lilly Williams (MI St)
3) Tori Oehrlein (Minn)
 
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