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6d ago

Iowa Lands Five-Star McKenna Woliczko, Its Top Recruit Since Caitlin Clark

The U17 USA standout chose Iowa over South Carolina, USC and Ohio State, signaling Jan Jensen’s national recruiting reach.

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McKenna Woliczko during basketball practice at Archbishop Mitty High School on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in San Jose, Calif.
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Overview

  • Woliczko, a 6-foot-2 forward from Archbishop Mitty (San Jose), is ranked No. 6 nationally in the 2026 class by major services including ESPN and 247Sports.
  • She selected the Hawkeyes ahead of finalists South Carolina, USC and Ohio State after visits that left her confident in Iowa City’s fit.
  • The five-star prospect is rehabbing a torn ACL suffered in January, with her next recovery benchmark set for Oct. 29, nine months post-surgery.
  • Her résumé includes gold with Team USA at the 2023 U16 Americas and 2024 U17 World Cup, earning All-Star Five honors at both events.
  • Caitlin Clark acknowledged the commitment on social media, and Dawn Staley publicly praised Woliczko after receiving a handwritten thank-you note following a South Carolina visit.