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Former Iowa women's basketball guard picks transfer portal destination
TL;DR
Former Iowa women's basketball guard Kennise Johnson has committed to the Delaware Blue Hens after entering the transfer portal. Johnson, who faced injury challenges at Iowa, will join Delaware this fall.
Key points
- Kennise Johnson committed to Delaware Blue Hens
- Former Iowa women's basketball guard
- Limited playing time due to injuries
- Totaled nine points in 20 games at Iowa
- Entered transfer portal in late March
Kennise JohnsonIowa HawkeyesDelaware Blue Hens
After announcing her intentions to enter the transfer portal in late March, former Iowa women's basketball guard Kennise Johnson has committed to play for the Delaware Blue Hens this fall, according to her Instagram.
The 5-foot-4 guard out of Joliet, Ill., signed with the Hawkeyes in the 2023 signing class, but only appeared in 20 career games due to a torn ACL during the 2024-25 season. In those 20 games, she totaled nine points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal on 3-of-10 shooting in her Hawkeye career.
Iowa guard Kennise Johnson (13) drives toward the lane against the Western Illinois Leathernecks Nov. 26, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
This past season, Johnson saw limited time off the bench, serving as a reserve on the back end of the Hawkeyes' depth chart due to occasional knee soreness, taking her in and out of availability.
While Johnson enters the 2026-27 season as a senior, she could still seek a medical redshirt by the NCAA to grant her an extra year beyond this upcoming campaign.
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Q&A
Where will Kennise Johnson play after transferring from Iowa?
Kennise Johnson will play for the Delaware Blue Hens after transferring from Iowa.
What were Kennise Johnson's stats during her time at Iowa?
During her time at Iowa, Kennise Johnson appeared in 20 games, totaling nine points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal.
Why did Kennise Johnson enter the transfer portal?
Kennise Johnson entered the transfer portal after limited playing time and injury issues, including a torn ACL during the 2024-25 season.
