Iowa Women’s Basketball Summer Practice Kicks Off with New Faces and Fresh Rules

Iowa City, IA – The grind is already back for Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team. Summer workouts began a few weeks ago, but Thursday marked the first practice open to local media. With the 2026-27 season still months away, Jensen is focused on integrating a wave of new talent while navigating the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule.

“Just can’t believe it’s already here,” Jensen told reporters. “I texted one of my friends and said I’ve been searching for the off season, but hopefully I’ll find it next year.”

The Hawkeyes return key players like star center Ava Heiden, but the roster also includes several high-profile transfers and freshmen. Here are the biggest <