women’s basketball history

Cindy Haugejorde shoots for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 1970s.

Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa’s first star, reflects on her journey and the evolution of women’s sports

By Angie Holmes / February 1, 2025

Haugejorde is proud of her role in Hawkeye history

Monterey head coach Jill Schneider claps from the sideline of a basketball game.

Despite dashed Olympic dreams, Jill Schneider’s legacy is golden

By Tee Baker / November 9, 2024

The coach behind the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Aaliyah Chavez