Iowa's Jan Jensen has been named the the 2025 Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, as announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Quote from WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew:
“Success in your first year as an NCAA Division I head coach is generally a difficult feat. When a new Division I head coach demonstrates a mastery of managing all aspects of a program, as well as producing success in competition, our coaching family pays respectful attention. The WBCA is proud to announce Jan Jensen as the winner of the 2025 Spalding® Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year award. Jan led Iowa to a remarkable season. We celebrate her effort and effectiveness on the basketball court as a teacher and equally applaud the extensive role she plays in impacting the lives of her student-athletes.”
Quote from WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew:
“Success in your first year as an NCAA Division I head coach is generally a difficult feat. When a new Division I head coach demonstrates a mastery of managing all aspects of a program, as well as producing success in competition, our coaching family pays respectful attention. The WBCA is proud to announce Jan Jensen as the winner of the 2025 Spalding® Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year award. Jan led Iowa to a remarkable season. We celebrate her effort and effectiveness on the basketball court as a teacher and equally applaud the extensive role she plays in impacting the lives of her student-athletes.”
