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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Gustafson waived by Dallas Wings

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just over a month after getting selected by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 WNBA Draft, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson has been released. The Wings made the move on Wednesday - also releasing Kennedy Burke...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart looks to the hoop 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.

Stewart signs pro contract in Australia

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 17, 2019

Former Iowa women’s basketball forward Hannah Stewart will continue her playing career in Australia after signing a contract with the Lakeside Lightning. The Lightning, based in North Lake, Western...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson lays the ball up during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson earns DI’s Women’s Athlete of the Year

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 9, 2019

This may come as a shock, but The Daily Iowan’s pick for Women’s Athlete of the Year is Iowa basketball’s Megan Gustafson. Her career — both on and off the court — played a role in her selection. As...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder shouts during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Rutgers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 72-67 and will be moving on to the championship game against Maryland.

Bluder takes home DI’s Coach of the Year

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2019

In the weeks leading up to this year’s Big Ten Tournament, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder had her team practice taking down the nets to gain the full feeling of being a championship...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Women’s Basketball earns DI’s Women’s Team of the Year

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 6, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team had its best run in nearly a quarter of a century this past season, finishing with a 29-7 record. More importantly, the Hawkeyes captured their third Big Ten Tournament...

Megan Gustafson holds her framed jersey, which will be retired.

Iowa to retire Gustafson’s number

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 24, 2019

Megan Gustafson’s legacy will be a part of Carver-Hawkeye forever. Gustafson’s number will be retired at a later date, Iowa athletics director Gary Barta announced at the team’s end-of-season celebration...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Gustafson taken in second round of WNBA Draft

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball senior Megan Gustafson was taken No. 17 overall in 2019’s WNBA Draft on Wednesday. The senior was taken as the fifth pick in the second round of the draft, falling to the Dallas...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Zuniga: Creating the Iowa basketball Mount Rushmore

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 9, 2019

As Megan Gustafson gets set for the WNBA draft Wednesday night after her stellar Hawkeye career, The Daily Iowan takes a look at the new Mount Rushmore of Iowa basketball. It’s admittedly hard to rank...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Gustafson invited to attend WNBA Draft

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 9, 2019

Iowa senior Megan Gustafson has been invited to attend the 2019 WNBA Draft in New York on Wednesday, as the league announced the invite-only guest list on Tuesday. Those also invited include Cal's Kristine...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle goes for a layup during a women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 71-53.

Hawkeye women look to Lisa Bluder’s future plan

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

As twilight falls on the greatest season the Iowa women’s basketball team has had in 25 years, it’s time to look at what’s in store for next season’s Hawkeyes. Moving on from this season won’t...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson hugs head coach Lisa Bluder after the win against NC State in the NCAA Sweet 16 game at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Bluder caps historical season with Naismith nod

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder won the Naismith College Coach of the Year award this past weekend, capping the most successful year of her career. She is the first Iowa head coach to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson reigns supreme with Naismith Award

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Most of the Iowa women’s basketball team has been in Iowa City since the season ended last week in a crushing defeat to No. 1 Baylor, but Megan Gustafson and Lisa Bluder traveled to Tampa — the site...