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Five-Star Forward McKenna Woliczko Commits to Iowa Over South Carolina

The No. 6 prospect in 2026 becomes Jan Jensen’s top-rated pledge of the post–Caitlin Clark era.

Overview

  • She is Iowa’s first commitment in the 2026 class and the program’s highest-rated recruit since Caitlin Clark.
  • Woliczko cited her connection with head coach Jan Jensen, the team, and the feel of Iowa City as decisive factors.
  • The 6-foot-2 Archbishop Mitty standout is rehabbing an ACL tear, with a nine-month post-surgery benchmark on Oct. 29.
  • Her résumé includes Team USA stints and All-Star Five honors at the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas and 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup.
  • Fan and local coverage framed the pledge as a momentum-builder for future recruiting, with Iowa still in pursuit of other top 2026 targets.