Iowa women’s basketball confirms door is shut on Emely Rodriguez return

After junior guard/forward Emely Rodriguez announced her entry into the NCAA transfer portal in April for the second consecutive season, Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen confirmed the program will not seek a potential return.

In limited action early this past season, there were flashes of what she could provide the Hawkeyes. However, a back injury and a reported suspension limited her to six games played. She averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game on 42.5% shooting from the field, 14.3% from 3-point range and 80% from the free-throw line.

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Rodriguez is the lone Hawkeye remaining in the transfer portal. Callie Levin, Kennise Johnson, Teagan Mallegni and Addie Deal announced their respective new commitments.

When asked in an interview before a Carroll Area I-Club banquet on May 11 about the possibility of the Hawkeyes reuniting with the 6-foot Dominican Republic native, Jensen immediately closed the door on that idea.