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Iowa women's basketball guard Addie Deal enters transfer portal
The highly touted freshman will leave the Hawkeyes after just one season.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:33am
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The abrupt departure of a highly touted Iowa women's basketball recruit raises questions about the program's ability to retain and develop top talent.Iowa City TodayAddie Deal, a highly ranked freshman guard for the Iowa women's basketball team, has announced she is entering the transfer portal after just one season with the Hawkeyes. Deal, who was ranked No. 23 overall in the 2025 recruiting class by ESPN, cited a desire to continue growing as a player as the reason for her decision to leave the program.
Why it matters
Deal's departure is a significant loss for the Iowa women's basketball team, which had high hopes for the talented young guard. Her decision to transfer after just one season raises questions about the program's ability to retain top recruits and develop them into contributors at the collegiate level.
The details
In a social media post, Deal said: "I have learned a lot during my freshman season and look forward to continuing to grow as a result." The reasons behind her decision to leave Iowa after such a short time are not entirely clear, but the move represents a setback for the Hawkeyes as they look to build on their recent success and compete for Big Ten titles.
- Deal announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on March 30, 2026.
The players
Addie Deal
A highly touted freshman guard who was ranked No. 23 overall in the 2025 recruiting class by ESPN, Deal is leaving the Iowa women's basketball team after just one season with the program.
What they’re saying
“I have learned a lot during my freshman season and look forward to continuing to grow as a result.”
— Addie Deal
The takeaway
Deal's decision to transfer after just one season at Iowa raises concerns about the program's ability to retain and develop top-tier talent. The Hawkeyes will need to address this issue if they hope to maintain their status as a contender in the Big Ten and compete for NCAA tournament berths in the coming years.
