The Iowa women’s basketball team announced a roster change on Tuesday.

The team granted incoming sophomore Bre Cera, a Mukwonago, Wisconsin, native, a transfer release.

Cera averaged 2 points and 2.1 rebounds a game during her freshman campaign. She started 18 of 31 games.

Because of NCAA rules, she will not be able to compete for the first year at whichever school she chooses.

“We appreciate the contributions Bre has made to our team on and off the court as a Hawkeye,” said Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder in a release. “We wish her the best as she pursues a career closer to home.”

Cera wound up in a cluttered backcourt heading into next season. Kathleen Doyle, Tania Davis, and Makenzie Meyer enter the 2017-18 season as guards commanding high minutes.

Cera’s departure opens another roster spot for Iowa. Before her transfer, the Hawkeyes had two available scholarships; now, they have a third spot to fill.

— by Adam Hensley