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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder speaks to Iowa guard Tania Davis during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

New Iowa women’s basketball Director of Player Development Tania Davis looks to endure relationships through trust

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter June 20, 2023

Former Iowa women’s basketball player Tania Davis will never forget the words from her then-teammate Makenzie Meyer during the 2017-18 season. “You definitely need to think about coaching because...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes a photo with Coralville Community food Pantry workers during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Caitlin Clark partners with a local food pantry to raise over $66,000

Iowa women’s basketball guard and National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark is teaming up with a Johnson County food pantry to raise money for residents facing food insecurity. When the Iowa women’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark poses for a photo with 1-year old Ivy during a charity event at the Coralville food pantry on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Photos: Caitlin Clark’s donation event at the Coralville Food Pantry

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 21, 2023

Iowa women's basketball player Caitlin Clark held a Donation Event at the Coralville Community Food Pantry in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday. The event was part of Clark's Team Up Against Hunger Campaign. Community...

Fans gather for the Iowa Women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Basketball Celebration

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 14, 2023

Thousands of Iowa fans gathered in front of the Old Capital for the Iowa Women's Basketball Celebration on Friday. The Iowa women's Basketball Team made their first Final Four appearance since 1993...

Iowa women’s basketball players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano celebrate after Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague declares April 14 to be Iowa women’s basketball day during the Iowa women’s basketball celebration on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Hawkeye fans gather to celebrate ‘Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day’

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

As Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague declared April 14 as Iowa Women’s Basketball Team Day, junior guard Caitlin Clark jumped out of her chair. “Let’s go!” she yelled, hugging center Monika Czinano...

Iowa forward Shateah Wetering goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Wetering played for six minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball forward Shateah Wetering enters transfer portal, opening roster spot for Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 11, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball forward Shateah Wetering has entered the transfer portal, multiple sources confirmed on Tuesday. Wetering, a redshirt sophomore, has been with the Hawkeyes for three seasons...

Iowa center Monika Czinano walks during introductions before a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Former Iowa women’s basketball center Monika Czinano picked in third round of WNBA Draft, headed to Los Angeles Sparks

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 10, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball center Monika Czinano put her medical school goals on hold to pursue a professional basketball career. Now, she’s heading to the WNBA. “I want to play pro basketball, however...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during a welcome home event for the Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA national championship runner-up finish outside of Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday, April 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes were welcomed home by hundreds of fans following a loss to LSU in the title game.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball welcome home event

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films editor April 3, 2023

Hundreds of Iowa fans gathered outside of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville on Monday to welcome home the Iowa women’s basketball team after its NCAA national championship runner-up finish. Upon...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder cuts down the net after a victory over No.5 Louisville at the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Opinion | Toasting the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 3, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball didn’t win a national championship on Sunday night.  But the Hawkeyes’ 2022-23 season was still the most impressive the program had ever seen. Not only...

The LSU women’s basketball team celebrate after the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Photos: 2023 NCAA women’s national championship – No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 3 LSU

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 3, 2023

No. 2 Iowa women's basketball fell to No. 3 LSU in the NCAA National Championship Game, 102-85, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday. The Hawkeyes were down 17 points at the end of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs center Monika Czinano during the NCAA Tournament national championship game against LSU on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lost to the Tigers, 102-85.

Monika Czinano, McKenna Warnock finish Iowa women’s basketball careers in national championship game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 2, 2023

DALLAS — When fifth-year senior center Monika Czinano fouled out of the national championship game with six minutes remaining, she made sure to give junior guard Caitlin Clark a long hug before leaving...

LSU forward Amani Bartlett embraces Angel Reese after the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Angel Reese hits ‘you can’t see me’ celebration after LSU’s win over Iowa in national championship game

Chris Werner, Assisant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

As the clock neared zero and an LSU win was certain in the national championship game Sunday afternoon in Dallas, Tigers forward Angel Reese walked toward Hawkeye guard Caitlin Clark and hit the same...