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Fans react as Iowa women's basketball adds transfer Jocelyn Faison
TL;DR
Iowa women's basketball has added former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison via the transfer portal. Fans are excited about her commitment and the team's increased depth.
Key points
- Iowa women's basketball adds transfer Jocelyn Faison.
- Faison is a former four-star recruit from Georgia.
- She is ranked No. 79 nationally and No. 4 in Georgia for 2025.
- Fans are excited about her commitment and the team's depth.
- Faison will have three years of NCAA eligibility.
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As Iowa women's basketball added yet another guard to its roster in the form of former Georgia Bulldog Jocelyn Faison via the transfer portal, many Hawkeyes fans rushed to social media to express their excitement for the rising sophomore's commitment and the program's increased depth. A former four-star signee, the 6-foot-1 native of Atlanta, Ga., was ranked as the nation's No. 79 player, as the No. 16 small forward, and as the No. 4 player in Georgia in the 2025 class, per 247Sports. When she arrives on campus this fall, she will have three years of NCAA eligibility remaining. As Hawkeye fans rejoice to the news, here are some of the best social media reactions so far:
Welcome, happy to have her.
— Todd Beckman (@drtodd66) April 28, 2026 The Georgia ➡️ Iowa pipeline is REAL @CoachLBarrett
— Stanley (@IowaSportsGuy1) April 28, 2026 She sounds fantastic! Welcome, Jocelyn!
— Stavros (@StavrosForever) April 28, 2026 Iowa has landed a commitment from Georgia transfer guard Jocelyn Faison.
— World Exposure Report Women’s Basketball (@WorldExposureWB) April 28, 2026 Go Hawkeyes!
— Ross (@RJHINDM) April 28, 2026 Guess I was right. Go Hawks.
— rkrager8 (@rkrager8) April 28, 2026 You working OT constructing that Georgia -> Iowa pipeline. pic.twitter.com/WcqV5r3i3k
Q&A
Who is Jocelyn Faison and what are her achievements?
Jocelyn Faison is a former four-star recruit from Georgia, ranked as the No. 79 player nationally and the No. 4 player in Georgia for the 2025 class.
How many years of eligibility does Jocelyn Faison have at Iowa?
Jocelyn Faison will have three years of NCAA eligibility remaining when she joins Iowa this fall.
What are fans saying about Jocelyn Faison's transfer to Iowa?
Fans have expressed excitement on social media, welcoming her and noting the strong Georgia to Iowa pipeline.