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IOWA CITY — In an era that requires more yearly roster reconstruction than ever before, even Iowa women's basketball couldn't escape a wave of transfer-portal departures.
While the Hawkeyes' entries are far less concerning than what numerous programs around the country are dealing with, pairing those exits with Iowa's four departing seniors — Hannah Stuelke, Taylor McCabe, Kylie Feuerbach and Jada Gyamfi — creates plenty of roster shuffling ahead of Jan Jensen's third season as head coach.
As of now, only six players are firmly on the 2025-26 roster. Juniors-to-be Ava Heiden, Chit-Chat Wright and Taylor Stremlow plus sophomores-to-be Journey Houston and Layla Hays are expected to return from this past season's squad that won 27 games, finished second in the Big Ten and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Five-star incoming freshman McKenna Woliczko rounds out a strong nucleus to add pieces around despite Iowa's five portal entries.
With several names likely joining in the coming weeks, here's an updated roster tracker highlighting all portal additions and subtractions.
Players will be added upon committing.
Addie Deal:After just one season in Iowa City, the former five-star prospect announced her intention to leave on March 30 and officially entered the transfer portal the first day it opened on April 6. This was really Iowa's only eyebrow-raising departure given her recruiting status, but the Hawkeyes should be able to account for her absence after Deal delivered an up-and-down freshman campaign.
Emely Rodriguez: After last appearing for Iowa on Nov. 22, Rodriguez's portal decision was inevitable. It was no surprise to see her officially entered the first day it opened on April 6. A back injury that wavered in severity ultimately kept Rodriguez on the bench for the bulk of her lone season in Iowa City, after she joined the Hawkeyes out of the portal from UCF last offseason.
Teagan Mallegni: An ankle injury suffered in the exhibition game, coupled with a tonsilitis surgery in late November, derailed Mallegni's sophomore campaign before it ever really started. She averaged 5.5 minutes per game this past season while appearing in just 15 contests, offering up an indication that her portal entry is in search of more playing time elsewhere. After entering the portal the day it opened on April 6, Mallegni landing somewhere near home in Wisconsin would not be surprising.
Callie Levin: Levin announced her intentions to leave on March 30 and officially entered the portal the first day it opened on April 6. A 5-foot-9 guard from up the road in Solon, Levin averaged 5.9 minutes and 1.2 points per game while appearing in 19 contests. Her role as an energy-option off the bench increased some in her second collegiate season, but it appears this portal entry is a search for more minutes elsewhere.
Kennise Johnson: Johnson announced her intention to leave on March 27 and officially entered the portal the first day it opened on April 6. Originally a class of 2023 prospect from outside Chicago, Johnson joined the Hawkeyes while Iowa sported a loaded backcourt ahead of its 2024 Final Four run. An ACL tear toward the end of her freshman season sidelined Johnson for the entire 2024-25 campaign, and she has struggled to stay healthy since. The 5-foot-4 guard appeared in just 20 games with the Hawkeyes.
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Tracking Iowa women's basketball adds, departures in transfer portal
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While the Hawkeyes' entries are far less concerning than what numerous programs around the country are dealing with, pairing those exits with Iowa's four departing seniors — Hannah Stuelke, Taylor McCabe, Kylie Feuerbach and Jada Gyamfi — creates plenty of roster shuffling ahead of Jan Jensen's third season as head coach.
As of now, only six players are firmly on the 2025-26 roster. Juniors-to-be Ava Heiden, Chit-Chat Wright and Taylor Stremlow plus sophomores-to-be Journey Houston and Layla Hays are expected to return from this past season's squad that won 27 games, finished second in the Big Ten and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Five-star incoming freshman McKenna Woliczko rounds out a strong nucleus to add pieces around despite Iowa's five portal entries.
With several names likely joining in the coming weeks, here's an updated roster tracker highlighting all portal additions and subtractions.
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Iowa women's basketball additions through the transfer portal
Players will be added upon committing.
Iowa women's basketball outgoing transfers
Addie Deal:After just one season in Iowa City, the former five-star prospect announced her intention to leave on March 30 and officially entered the transfer portal the first day it opened on April 6. This was really Iowa's only eyebrow-raising departure given her recruiting status, but the Hawkeyes should be able to account for her absence after Deal delivered an up-and-down freshman campaign.
Emely Rodriguez: After last appearing for Iowa on Nov. 22, Rodriguez's portal decision was inevitable. It was no surprise to see her officially entered the first day it opened on April 6. A back injury that wavered in severity ultimately kept Rodriguez on the bench for the bulk of her lone season in Iowa City, after she joined the Hawkeyes out of the portal from UCF last offseason.
Teagan Mallegni: An ankle injury suffered in the exhibition game, coupled with a tonsilitis surgery in late November, derailed Mallegni's sophomore campaign before it ever really started. She averaged 5.5 minutes per game this past season while appearing in just 15 contests, offering up an indication that her portal entry is in search of more playing time elsewhere. After entering the portal the day it opened on April 6, Mallegni landing somewhere near home in Wisconsin would not be surprising.
Callie Levin: Levin announced her intentions to leave on March 30 and officially entered the portal the first day it opened on April 6. A 5-foot-9 guard from up the road in Solon, Levin averaged 5.9 minutes and 1.2 points per game while appearing in 19 contests. Her role as an energy-option off the bench increased some in her second collegiate season, but it appears this portal entry is a search for more minutes elsewhere.
Kennise Johnson: Johnson announced her intention to leave on March 27 and officially entered the portal the first day it opened on April 6. Originally a class of 2023 prospect from outside Chicago, Johnson joined the Hawkeyes while Iowa sported a loaded backcourt ahead of its 2024 Final Four run. An ACL tear toward the end of her freshman season sidelined Johnson for the entire 2024-25 campaign, and she has struggled to stay healthy since. The 5-foot-4 guard appeared in just 20 games with the Hawkeyes.
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Tracking Iowa women's basketball adds, departures in transfer portal
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