The transfer portal hasn't even opened yet, and the Hawkeyes have now lost two players.
After a disappointing early exit in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the Hawkeyes have entered the offseason with more questions than answers.
Jan Jensen is tasked with replacing four seniors, including Hannah Stuelke, Jada Gyamfi, Kylie Feuerbach, and Taylor McCabe, while also potentially replacing UCF transfer Emely Rodriguez.
Jensen must dive into the transfer portal to help replace pieces that were lost, and after Kennise Johnson recently entered the transfer portal, a talented former five-star prospect is joining her.
Addie Deal plans to enter the transfer portal
After it was announced that Johnson plans to enter the portal, Iowa's guard depth dwindled to three, and now it sits at two after a shocking development.
— Addie Deal (@deal_addie) March 30, 2026
After an up-and-down freshman season, talented former five-star prospect Addie Deal announced she is planning to enter the transfer portal.
Deal's announcement comes as a shock to most people, given that she initially committed to the Hawkeyes very early on, and it raises more questions about Jan Jensen's coaching style and offensive philosophy.
Everything is speculation at this point, but we have to wonder whether Jan's affinity for post players and an offensive strategy that hinged on them hurt the development of the guards.
Iowa was exposed in the NCAA Tournament for not having enough consistent long-range shooting, and that is one of Deal's biggest strengths.
Iowa has now lost two guards in quick succession, raising questions about what is going on behind the scenes that is forcing guards out the door.
For the time being, Chit-Chat Wright and Taylor Stremlow are the only two guards on Iowa's roster heading into next season.