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Iowa's Jan Jensen Named Rookie Coach of the Year

4/3/2025

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Jan Jensen, the Iowa Hawkeyes' first-year head coach, has been honored as the 2025 Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year. Leading the team to a commendable 23-11 record, she guided Iowa to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, skillfully stepping into the shoes of the legendary Lisa Bluder during a challenging transition after Caitlin Clark's departure.

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Jan Jensen, the Iowa Hawkeyes' first-year head coach, has been honored as the 2025 Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year. Leading the team to a commendable 23-11 record, she guided Iowa to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, skillfully stepping into the shoes of the legendary Lisa Bluder during a challenging transition after Caitlin Clark's departure.