Iowa women's basketball continues to seek its place among the best in the nation, and the current recruiting trend sees a new name bolstering the future.Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; McKenna Woliczko (20) during the McDonalds All American Girls Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesIn this story:There is the transfer portal, the world of NIL, and the nonstop roster shuffling of current collegiate athletes moving from one program to another, but one good, old-fashioned path still exists.Recruiting out of high school still exists and still matters greatly. The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has played the transfer portal with success in recent years, but they have not forgotten about the importance of old-school recruiting.With some roster turnover in Iowa City, Jan Jensen and her staff have the Hawkeyes' stock going up and trending in the right direction with upcoming recruiting classes.McKenna Woliczko brings instant talent to Iowa in 2026Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; McKenna Woliczko (20) during the McDonalds All American Girls Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesBy way of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, California, McKenna Woliczko, a five-star wing, is headlining Iowa's 2026 additions. The talented and versatile 6-foot-2 wing infuses Iowa with an instant boost to its offensive attack.Despite interest from USC, Ohio State, and South Carolina, all programs that have experienced great success in women's college basketball, Woliczko chose Jan Jensen and the Hawkeyes as the destination to carve her path.Woliczko ranks as the No. 7 player in the ESPN Women's College Basketball Rankings of 2026 and the SportsCenter NEXT 100.In an era that has seen Iowa carve out its spot in women's college basketball, McKenna Woliczko has the skills and foundation to be the next great Iowa Hawkeye, as she is the most-anticipated recruit since Caitlin Clark.Iowa women's basketball continues momentum with 2027 recruiting classSPASH’s Jada Seubert (5) reacts after scoring a basket against De Pere High School during a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Pulaski High School in Pulaski, Wis. SPASH won the game, 67-49.