Iowa's Former Five-Star Guard Addie Deal to Enter Transfer Portal

The highly touted freshman is leaving the Hawkeyes after one season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:37pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a women's basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and the court.Addie Deal's decision to enter the transfer portal leaves a void in the Iowa Hawkeyes' backcourt as they look to build on their recent success.Iowa City Today

The Iowa Hawkeyes are expected to lose former five-star recruit Addie Deal to the transfer portal, according to a report from On'3 Talia Goodman. Deal, a true freshman guard, averaged 15.5 minutes, 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this past season.

Why it matters

Deal was a highly sought-after recruit coming out of high school, ranked as the No. 2 combo guard and No. 14 overall player in the Class of 2025. Her departure is a significant loss for the Hawkeyes, who will now need to find a replacement in the backcourt.

The details

Deal had some strong performances throughout the 2025-26 season, including 20-point, 18-point, and 17-point games. However, she played just 4 minutes in Iowa's season-ending loss to Virginia in the NCAA Tournament. Deal is the second Hawkeye to enter the transfer portal, joining Kennise Johnson.

  • Deal announced her plans to enter the transfer portal on March 30, 2026.
  • The transfer portal officially opens on April 6, 2026 and will close on April 20, 2026.

The players

Addie Deal

A former five-star recruit and true freshman guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Kennise Johnson

Another Iowa Hawkeyes player who has entered the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“The Iowa Hawkeyes are expected to lose former five-star and true freshman guard Addie Deal to the transfer portal.”

— Talia Goodman, On'3 Reporter

What’s next

Deal will officially enter her name into the transfer portal when it opens on April 6, and she will have until April 20 to decide on her next destination.

The takeaway

Addie Deal's decision to transfer from Iowa is a significant loss for the Hawkeyes, as she was a highly touted recruit who showed flashes of potential in her freshman season. Her departure leaves a hole in Iowa's backcourt that the team will need to address in the offseason.