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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston interacts with teammate Ashlyn Watkins during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball prepares for biggest defensive challenge yet in South Carolina

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 31, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball will face South Carolina, its third two-post defense in four games, on Friday night for a trip to the national championship.  The Hawkeyes’ top-ranked offense got past...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen talks to the media during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

As a longtime assistant, Jan Jensen loves where she is with Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball associate head coach Jan Jensen could’ve been a Division I head coach by now. With 30 years of experience as an assistant and associate head coach at Drake...

Iowa players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano interact during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

The Hawkeyes will take on the top team in the nation in the Final Four on Friday night. Iowa women’s basketball and South Carolina will match up at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m.,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark laughs while receiving the AP Player of the Year award during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four press conferences and open practices

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 30, 2023

The 2023 NCAA women's Final Four press conferences and open practices were held at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. The Iowa Hawkeyes have reached their first Final Four since...

Iowa center Sharon Goodman cheers during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 95-43.

Final Four notebook | Sharon Goodman earns Elite 90 Award, Dawn Staley emphasizes star power

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark hasn’t been the only award-winner for the Hawkeye women’s basketball team this week. On Wednesday, sophomore center Sharon Goodman won the 2023 Elite 90 Award, which...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley speaks to the media during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

‘People have to really pick their poison’: South Carolina women’s basketball scouts Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, starting five

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball has a strong supporting cast. Behind national player of the year Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano — who average 27.3 and 17.2 points per game, respectively...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Associated Press National Player of the Year, Wade Trophy

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark is 2-for-2 so far in major national player of the year honors. Clark won the Naismith Award — one of four major honors — in Dallas...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

‘Caitlin Clark is the biggest brand in college sports right now’: Iowa women’s basketball draws national attention

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Caitlin Clark’s 41-point, 10-rebound, and 12-assist performance in the Iowa women’s basketball team’s 97-83 Elite Eight victory on March 26 caught the eye of the sports world — literally and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark wins National Player of the Year

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark was named the Naismith National Player of the Year Wednesday afternoon.  Clark, who was a finalist for the award last year, is averaging 27.3...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts shot during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Clark scored 41 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the National Championship Game.

National Championship Preview | Iowa takes on LSU with national title on the line

Ryan Hansen and Jami Martin-Trainor March 29, 2023

National Championship Preview The Iowa women's basketball team clinched its first berth in a NCAA Tournament National Championship Game on Friday. Now, they take on LSU for a spot in the history books. Read...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Hawkeye fans nationwide excited to see Iowa women’s basketball team in the Final Four

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Hawkeye fans are excited to see the Iowa women’s basketball team compete in the NCAA Tournament Final Four on Friday, declaring the steep ticket prices worth the cost. Second-seeded Iowa...

Iowa’s Necole Tunsil (left) and Tia Jackson (right) compete in the 1993 NCAA Tournament Final Four women’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, April 3, 1993. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-72, in overtime. Ohio State lost to Texas Tech in the finals, 84-82.

Iowa women’s basketball’s 1993 Final Four squad has high hopes for 2023 team

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball 1993 Final Four squad still keep in touch. When this year’s Hawkeyes prevailed over the Louisville Cardinals, 97-83, in the Elite Eight of the NCAA...