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Iowa Hawkeyes Freshman Guard Enters Transfer Portal
Addie Deal announces departure after one season with the team.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:24am
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Iowa Hawkeyes freshman guard Addie Deal has announced on social media that she is entering the transfer portal. Deal played in 34 games during her freshman season, averaging 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. She was a highly rated recruit out of Irvine, California, ranked as the number 18 prospect in the 2025 class by ESPN.
Why it matters
Deal's departure is a blow to the Iowa women's basketball team, which is already losing several key seniors. The Hawkeyes will need to find a way to replace Deal's production and fill the void left by the graduating players.
The details
Deal started three games this past season for Iowa but played in 34 games overall. She averaged 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, and shot 30 percent from three-point range. Deal's three starts came after Taylor McCabe went down with a torn ACL against Ohio State, but Deal only scored three points in losses at USC and at UCLA in 38 total minutes. After Iowa lost to Minnesota, Taylor Stremlow replaced Deal in the starting lineup and stayed there for the rest of the season.
- Addie Deal announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on March 30, 2026.
The players
Addie Deal
A freshman guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team who has announced her intention to enter the transfer portal after one season with the program.
Taylor McCabe
An Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball player who suffered a torn ACL against Ohio State, leading to Addie Deal starting three games in her absence.
Taylor Stremlow
An Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball player who replaced Addie Deal in the starting lineup after the team's loss to Minnesota and remained the starter for the rest of the season.
Jan Jensen
The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team.
McKenna Woliczko
A highly touted incoming freshman recruit for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, hailing from San Jose, California.
What they’re saying
“Thank you to my amazing teammates, all the incredible wonderful fans, my business partners and the Iowa City community for their support over my first year. I have learned a lot during my freshman season and look forward to grow as a result. Playing in the Big Ten Conference title game and making the Big Ten All Freshman team will always be things for which I am so thankful. That said, I have made the very difficult decision to enter the transfer portal.”
— Addie Deal
What’s next
It remains to be seen where Addie Deal will transfer to and continue her college basketball career. The Hawkeyes will need to find a way to replace her production and the other departing seniors as they look to build on their successful 2025-26 season.
The takeaway
Addie Deal's decision to enter the transfer portal is a setback for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, which is already facing significant roster turnover. The team will need to quickly identify and recruit new talent to fill the void left by Deal and the graduating seniors in order to remain competitive in the Big Ten Conference.
