Star Recruit Nearing Return After Injury

McKenna Woliczko, a highly-touted recruit for the Iowa women's basketball team, is on the mend from a significant knee injury. She sustained an ACL and meniscus tear in early 2025, sidelining her from competition. Despite her absence, her high school team, Archbishop Mitty, is experiencing a successful season.

The Monarchs have achieved a 6-0 start and are currently holding the No. 1 spot in national high school girls' basketball rankings. Woliczko, a five-star prospect considered Iowa's highest-ranked recruit since Caitlin Clark, is expected to make her return to the court in the early part of 2026. Her presence is anticipated to significantly boost her team's championship aspirations.

Woliczko's anticipated return is eagerly awaited by both her high school squad and the Iowa Hawkeyes fanbase. Ranked among the nation's elite players, her comeback is poised to add another dimension to the already dominant Monarchs as they compete for a state title. She has also garnered significant fan support, winning a preseason National Player of the Year fan vote.