The Iowa Women’s Basketball team hosted an introductory press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The conference marks Jan Jensen’s first as head coach of the Hawkeyes. Jensen answered questions from the media about her new position as head coach.
Jensen was announced as head coach following former head coach Lisa Bluder’s retirement announcement on Monday. Bluder served as the Hawkeye head coach for 24 years, leading them to two back-to-back national championship games and 22 total postseason appearances. In the press conference, Jensen highlighted strong relationships with fellow coaches and players.
Former head coach Lisa Bluder walks past a photo of head coach Jan Jensen before an introductory press conference for Head coach Jan Jensen at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday May 15, 2024. The conference marks Jensen’s first as head coach of the Hawkeyes. Jan Jensen and Beth Goetz answered questions from the media about Jensen’s new position as head coach.