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Caitlin Clark, after playing a game for the Indiana Fever, reunited with her former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate Monika Czinano at the Target Center, where they shared an emotional moment reminiscing about their time together on the court.
The Los Angeles Sparks have waived Monika Czinano, the No. 26 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, amid the league's roster crunch. With her exit, all three draftees who played in the 2023 national title game have been waived by their WNBA teams. As of Tuesday morning, 19 of the 36 picks from the 2023 draft appear on WNBA rosters, and nearly every team still has cuts left to make to fit under the 12-player maximum by Thursday’s roster deadline.
The Iowa women's basketball team is looking to win a national championship next season after their impressive run to the Final Four and national championship game this year. The team's success will depend on the health and performance of national player of the year Caitlin Clark, as well as finding a reliable secondary scorer and improving their defense. The loss of Monika Czinano will also be a challenge for the team, but they have promising young talent and a veteran coaching staff to help them compete against tough competition both nationally and within their conference.
Iowa women's basketball team faces a pivotal offseason after losing two starters, including Monika Czinano, and finishing as the runner-up in the NCAA Championship game. The team will need to find a replacement for Czinano, who was a key player in the post and a leader on the team. The backcourt will also need to develop depth and consistency, while Caitlin Clark will continue to be the focal point of the offense. The team's success this season has raised the program's national brand and could attract transfers and recruits in the future.
Megan Gustafson, Iowa's all-time leading scorer, is sleep-deprived as she watches her former team compete in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Gustafson led the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight in 2019 and has a soft spot for her former understudy, Monika Czinano. She also admires current Iowa star Caitlin Clark, who is on track to break her scoring record. Gustafson is currently playing in a professional national-championship series in Greece but sets her alarm to watch Iowa's games.
Iowa women's basketball team defeated Colorado 87-77 to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes adjusted to Colorado's physicality and relied on a no-panic approach to secure the win. Monika Czinano fought through foul trouble to score 15 points and grab seven rebounds, while Caitlin Clark scored 31 points. Iowa will face the winner of the Louisville-Ole Miss game in the Elite Eight.