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Iowa womenâs basketball lands Oklahoma State transfer Amari Whiting
TL;DR
Iowa women's basketball has signed Oklahoma State transfer Amari Whiting, who confirmed her move on April 15. The 5-foot-10 guard brings one year of eligibility and a strong collegiate background, having averaged 9.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season.
IOWA CITY â Iowa womenâs basketball has made its second transfer-portal splash.
The Hawkeyes have landed Oklahoma State transfer Amari Whiting, she confirmed April 15 on social media after visiting Iowa City the previous weekend. The 5-foot-10 guard heads to Iowa with one year of eligibility remaining after spending one year at Oklahoma State and her first two seasons at BYU.
A veteran presence whoâs started every collegiate game sheâs appeared in, Whiting set career-highs last season in shooting percentage (42.5%) and 3-point percentage (32.1%). Overall, she averaged 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for an Oklahoma State squad that went 24-10 and earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Whiting reached double figures 17 times last season with three double-doubles, while draining multiple treys in eight different contests. She actually has a bit of experience with the Hawkeyes, having scored 11 points in 26 minutes against Iowa at the 2024 Cancun Challenge while playing for BYU.
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What are Amari Whiting's career statistics from her time at Oklahoma State?
Amari Whiting averaged 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game at Oklahoma State, with a shooting percentage of 42.5% and a 3-point percentage of 32.1%.
How does Amari Whiting's experience against Iowa impact her transfer?
Amari Whiting has prior experience against Iowa, having scored 11 points in 26 minutes during the 2024 Cancun Challenge while playing for BYU, which may help her transition to the Hawkeyes.