Iowa Women’s Basketball Makes Major Recruiting Statement with McKenna Woliczko Commitment
McKenna Woliczko, ranked sixth nationally, chose Iowa over Ohio State, South Carolina, and USC, becoming the highest-rated recruit since Caitlin Clark, boosting Iowa's roster after recent national appearances.
- On Oct 1, 2025, McKenna Woliczko committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program, posting her decision on social media and choosing Iowa over South Carolina, USC and Ohio State.
- Following months of coast-to-coast recruiting, Woliczko visited Iowa over Labor Day weekend and attended the season opener, solidifying her commitment to the Hawkeyes.
- A five-star recruit and 6-foot-2 forward, McKenna Woliczko won gold at 2023 FIBA Americas U16 and 2024 U17 World Cup, averaging 9.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
- Woliczko's pledge gives Iowa a solid foundation and bolsters the program's long-term outlook, while roster turnover opens minutes as Hannah Stuelke, starting forward, is set to graduate after this season.
- After missing much of her junior year with an ACL injury, Woliczko had surgery this year, is scheduled to return later this year and will head to Iowa in the near future.
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49ers’ George Kittle, wife Claire congratulate Mitty basketball star McKenna Woliczko on commitment to Iowa
McKenna Woliczko’s college commitment to Iowa is making waves around the Bay Area. Even San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is weighing in about the five-star Archbishop Mitty basketball senior’s announcement Wednesday morning. Kittle, a former Iowa star, filmed a video congratulating Woliczko that was posted on the 49ers Cal-Hi Instagram page. Joined by his wife Claire, a former Iowa women’s basketball player, Kittle told Woliczko: “We…
Iowa women's basketball lands 5-star prospect McKenna Woliczko
Five-star prospect McKenna Woliczko announced her commitment to the Iowa women's basketball program on Wednesday. The San Bruno, California-native picked the Hawkeyes over Southern California, Ohio State and South Carolina.
Iowa women's basketball lands prized recruit McKenna Woliczko - The Daily Iowan
Iowa women’s basketball’s season is just around the corner, but its long-term future received a solid foundation Wednesday when five-star recruit McKenna Woliczko committed to the Hawkeyes. The forward announced her decision over social media. She chose Iowa over South Carolina, USC, and Ohio State. Hailing from San Jose, California, Woliczko stands at 6-foot-2 and is the sixth-ranked player nationally in the class of 2026, per 247 Sports. Wolic…
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