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A key addition out of the transfer portal heading into the 2025-26 women's college basketball season, Iowa sophomore Emely Rodriguez hasn't been on the court much for the Hawkeyes.
Rodriguez last played for Iowa on Nov. 22 in a 64-61 win over Miami. The 6-foot sophomore played just four minutes in that contest and has been sidelined with a back injury ever since.
On Tuesday, Iowa head women's basketball coach Jan Jensen was asked if Rodriguez was getting close to getting back into the lineup.
"Her back continues to be an issue, and so we're just doing the things that (can get her healthy), trying to progress her. It just is, that's the situation," Jensen said.
In the midst of a three-game losing streak on the heels of Taylor McCabe's season-ending injury, Iowa could use another scorer and player like Rodriguez that can go break down an opposing defense.
With just five games left in the regular season for No. 12 Iowa (18-5, 9-3 Big Ten) after Wednesday night's contest against Washington (18-6, 8-5 Big Ten), it's seemingly less and less likely that Rodriguez will make it back onto the court for the Hawkeyes this season.
Earlier this season, there was a report that Iowa had suspended Rodriguez for a violation of team rules. Jensen did not confirm that report, but Jensen did later reveal that Rodriguez was back with the team.
In six games this season, Rodriguez is averaging 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 42.5% field goal shooting. Rodriguez transferred in from UCF, where she was an All-Big 12 Freshman Team selection.
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Rodriguez last played for Iowa on Nov. 22 in a 64-61 win over Miami. The 6-foot sophomore played just four minutes in that contest and has been sidelined with a back injury ever since.
On Tuesday, Iowa head women's basketball coach Jan Jensen was asked if Rodriguez was getting close to getting back into the lineup.
"Her back continues to be an issue, and so we're just doing the things that (can get her healthy), trying to progress her. It just is, that's the situation," Jensen said.
In the midst of a three-game losing streak on the heels of Taylor McCabe's season-ending injury, Iowa could use another scorer and player like Rodriguez that can go break down an opposing defense.
With just five games left in the regular season for No. 12 Iowa (18-5, 9-3 Big Ten) after Wednesday night's contest against Washington (18-6, 8-5 Big Ten), it's seemingly less and less likely that Rodriguez will make it back onto the court for the Hawkeyes this season.
Earlier this season, there was a report that Iowa had suspended Rodriguez for a violation of team rules. Jensen did not confirm that report, but Jensen did later reveal that Rodriguez was back with the team.
In six games this season, Rodriguez is averaging 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 42.5% field goal shooting. Rodriguez transferred in from UCF, where she was an All-Big 12 Freshman Team selection.
Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Josh on X: @JoshOnHawks
This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa women's basketball comments on Emely Rodriguez status
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