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Iowa Lands Five-Star McKenna Woliczko, Program’s Top Recruit Since Caitlin Clark

The 2026 No. 6 prospect commits to Jan Jensen’s Hawkeyes, signaling sustained national recruiting pull after Clark’s departure.

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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 in ESPN’s 2026 list and is Iowa’s highest-rated pledge since Clark.
  • She chose Iowa over South Carolina after visits to both, with USC and Ohio State also in her final group, citing her connection with Jensen and the feel of Iowa City.
  • The five-star tore the ACL and meniscus in January and is targeting Oct. 29 for full-contact clearance following surgery and steady rehabilitation.
  • A two-time All-Star Five honoree with USA Basketball at the 2023 U16 Americas and 2024 U17 World Cup, she projects as an elite rebounder and interior scorer with expanding range.
  • Woliczko is Iowa’s first commitment in the 2026 class, drawing strong fan and media reaction, as the program continues to pursue additional top targets.