Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

[BGHAWK]

My advice to recruits, and my advice doesn't matter, but I would tell recruits to make darn sure that the place you decide on is a place that you like and respect the coaches and your future teammates. You have your whole life ahead of you to make all of the money you will ever need. Many of our former players are doing quite well for themselves, Disterhoft, Reynolds, including some head coaches. I realize other places offer future opportunities as well, but I don't believe they all do.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

All recruits should read that ESPN article written by Wright Thompson.

 

[kceasthawk]

Addie weighing in on the 5 major recruits descending into CHA for CC's big day.

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Her confirmation she'll join them!

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Harpring shaking and baking...

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Like Guyton, another young lady who's Dad was a long time pro player. Great bloodlines...

 

[kceasthawk]

Each player is different, Back in the summer I believe it was Talia Goodman had an interview with Kate Harping on some of the schools she visited, Pardon me if I don’t get comments exactly correct but when commenting on LSU she said that LSU was all about NIL and that she wasn’t really into all that.

Anyway, While I don’t think Iowa is near the top in regard to the NIL arms race, I do believe Iowa can be pretty competitive, I also believe if NIL is the driving factor in a player making their decision they likely don’t fit what Iowa looks for in their culture.

The thing is IF your good enough, TRUE NIL will come. CC22 is exactly perfect example of this.....

 

[kceasthawk]

Do all these recruits have to pay their own way plus food and lodging? Or can Bluder help out?

?? Why would Bluder be involved?

 

[kceasthawk]

It’s a risk but I like a lower number at that game. It’s kind of like, “hey, we really really want you.” 3 2026 recruits, 1 2027, 1 2028, and 2 already committed.

Guy and Lewis have already visited multiple times I believe. So the re-invite to Bjorn and Chastain is extra special along with the first visit of Harpring.

Agree. Having almost 20 recruits at a Uconn game just tells them, "Hey thanks ladies, but most of you will never play here"....

 

[ltsimmer]

The thing is IF your good enough, TRUE NIL will come. CC22 is exactly perfect example of this.....

Especially at Iowa. Deal will do great in NIL and so will a stud or 2 or 3 from the 26 class. Can you imagine Harpring at Iowa? Instant celebrity.

 

[kceasthawk]

Agree, that would be a huge waste of resources.

Maybe, but there presence alone raises Iowa's recruiting profile. Who knows really...

 

[kceasthawk]

It will be very difficult to get Harpring out of the South. Awfully early for an official visit.

Still don't thing Bjorn will be a Hawk, give Jan credit for trying.

Lewis would be a solid commit, seems like the family likes the Hawks. Fingers crossed.

Chastain and Deal spent time together. She is an intriguing 2007 prospect.

Only time will tell.

If she's an 2007 recruit she'd be 35 or so....

 

[kceasthawk]

Cool that Deal, Harpring, and Chastain had access to the team and shoot-around (presumed). And doubly cool that Harpring brought the whole family.

Do signed players like Deal still have NCAA recruiting restrictions, or does that sort of thing morph into "junior members of the program"?

They certainly had access. Those pictures with CC22 were with her working out with the team in the am I believe.

 

[hawkod]

This is a cool photo posted by Kate's dad shortly after the visit. Kate has her back to the camera next to AJ.
What's really cool is that's her little sister standing next to her while the whole group gets to experience the Iowa Circle.
A classic example of the culture in place.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

"Addison Bjorn is set to take an unofficial visit to UConn on Feb. 12 followed by another visit to Texas on Feb. 16 according to On3Sports."

2026 Recruiting: - Addison Bjorn

2026: Addison Bjorn | Offered | 6-1 | Wing | 9 #1 | 11 #2 | 13 #3 | WBB Blog | ESPN | maxpreps.com: Bio | usab.com: Bio | usatodayhss.com | youtube.com | News, Images and Videos | The Boneyard | 2023 U16: Stats | 2024 U17WC: Stats | Highlight3 | Highlight4 |...

the-boneyard.com

Pretty much crickets on the boneyard if Bjorn visited on the 12th. The boneyard is usually pretty active. Couldn't find anything on it either. Seems odd... Maybe a reschedule? Maybe a fallout? A mystery for now.

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

"Addison Bjorn is set to take an unofficial visit to UConn on Feb. 12 followed by another visit to Texas on Feb. 16 according to On3Sports."

2026 Recruiting: - Addison Bjorn

2026: Addison Bjorn | Offered | 6-1 | Wing | 9 #1 | 11 #2 | 13 #3 | WBB Blog | ESPN | maxpreps.com: Bio | usab.com: Bio | usatodayhss.com | youtube.com | News, Images and Videos | The Boneyard | 2023 U16: Stats | 2024 U17WC: Stats | Highlight3 | Highlight4 |...

the-boneyard.com

Pretty much crickets on the boneyard if Bjorn visited on the 12th. The boneyard is usually pretty active. Couldn't find anything on it either. Seems odd... Maybe a reschedule? Maybe a fallout? A mystery for now.

There was a snow storm in the Midwest on the 12th, so a reschedule seems very possible.

 

[hawkod]

Mckenna Woliczko's dad reposted this article from Kyle Huesmann in the last day or so.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Mckenna Woliczko's dad reposted this article from Kyle Huesmann in the last day or so.

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That's a positive sign.

Mckenna Woliczko's dad has this posted also.