Iowa's Hannah Stuelke awaits WNBA Draft fate after standout college career

Stuelke played alongside Caitlin Clark, creating speculation about their future in the pros

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting in black, gold, and white, depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a women's basketball game, with the players' forms fractured and overlapping in an abstract, multi-perspective composition.The WNBA Draft's potential pairing of Iowa stars Hannah Stuelke and Caitlin Clark creates anticipation for the future of women's basketball.Cedar Rapids Today

Hannah Stuelke, a 6-foot-2 forward from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was eligible for the WNBA Draft on Monday night after a standout college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Stuelke played alongside superstar Caitlin Clark, leading to speculation about whether the two could reunite in the WNBA.

Why it matters

Stuelke's WNBA Draft status is closely watched as she was a key contributor to the Iowa Hawkeyes' success in recent years, playing alongside one of the top players in women's college basketball in Caitlin Clark. Her professional future could impact the WNBA landscape and the potential pairing of Stuelke and Clark at the next level.

The details

After a standout college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Hannah Stuelke was eligible for the WNBA Draft on Monday night. The 6-foot-2 forward from Cedar Rapids, Iowa played alongside superstar Caitlin Clark, leading to speculation about whether the two could reunite in the WNBA.

  • The WNBA Draft took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Hannah Stuelke

A 6-foot-2 forward from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who had a standout college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, playing alongside superstar Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark

A superstar player for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, who played alongside Hannah Stuelke and has generated speculation about the two potentially reuniting in the WNBA.

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What’s next

The results of the 2026 WNBA Draft will determine whether Stuelke and Clark end up on the same professional team.

The takeaway

Hannah Stuelke's WNBA Draft status is closely watched as she was a key contributor to the Iowa Hawkeyes' success, playing alongside one of the top players in women's college basketball in Caitlin Clark. Their potential pairing in the WNBA has generated significant interest and speculation.