Iowa Women's Basketball Lands Transfer Amari Whiting

Whiting, a senior-to-be, joins the Hawkeyes after playing at Oklahoma State

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:43am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in the team colors of black, gold, and white.The University of Iowa women's basketball team adds a talented transfer in Amari Whiting, bolstering their roster for a potential championship run.Iowa City Today

The University of Iowa women's basketball team has announced the signing of Amari Whiting, a transfer from Oklahoma State University. Whiting, a senior-to-be, will have one season of eligibility remaining as a Hawkeye.

Why it matters

The addition of Whiting bolsters Iowa's roster as they look to build on their success from last season. Whiting brings valuable experience and talent that could help the Hawkeyes compete for a Big Ten title and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Whiting, a 6-foot guard, spent the past three seasons at Oklahoma State. As a junior, she averaged 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Her decision to transfer to Iowa was announced by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Coach Jan Jensen.

  • Whiting's transfer was announced on Thursday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Amari Whiting

A 6-foot guard who spent the past three seasons at Oklahoma State University and will have one year of eligibility remaining as a senior at the University of Iowa.

Jan Jensen

The head coach of the University of Iowa women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We are so excited to add Amari to our program.”

— Jan Jensen, Head Coach

What’s next

Whiting will join the Iowa women's basketball team for the 2026-27 season and look to make an immediate impact as the Hawkeyes aim to compete for a Big Ten championship and NCAA Tournament berth.

The takeaway

The addition of Amari Whiting is a significant boost for the Iowa women's basketball program as they seek to build on their recent success and compete at the highest level in the Big Ten and nationally.