Syracuse women’s basketball: Iowa transfer guard Emely Rodriguez commits to Orange

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Emely Rodriguez, a former Iowa guard, has committed to the Syracuse women's basketball team. After a challenging season at Iowa, she aims to regain her form and contribute significantly in the upcoming season.

Key points

Emely Rodriguez transfers from Iowa to Syracuse women's basketball.
Rodriguez averaged 7.2 points at Iowa after a back injury.
She is the fourth transfer to join Syracuse this offseason.

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 13: Iowa guard Emely Rodriguez (21) drives to the basket as Drake guard Lexi Carlsen (20) defends during a college basketball game between the Drake Bulldogs and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Nov. 13, 2025, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, IA. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team has secured another addition through the transfer portal. Former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Emely Rodriguez is committing to the Orange, the program announced Wednesday. Rodriguez, who played in just six games in 2025-26, is looking to bounce back and contribute right away after an injury-riddled season. Rodriguez performed well in her first collegiate season in 2024-25. with UCF, the six-foot guard averaged 11.9 points (second on team in scoring), 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest. She would also play 25 games as a freshman, starting in 19 of them, for the Knights. That first-year campaign earned her a spot on the All-Big 12 Freshman Team. After one season with the Knights, Rodriguez to Iowa. However, she had quite an with the Hawkeyes. A back injury and a led Rodriguez to play just six games. She averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in just 14.2 minutes per game. Rodriguez, who will be entering her junior year, is looking to return to form similar to her time with UCF and provide some scoring punch for the Orange in 2026-27. *“Emely (Rodriguez*) *will bring us instant offense,” Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack in a team news release. “She is a ferocious competitor that is willing to lay it on the line every day.”* Rodriguez will look to provide immediate depth and production on the perimeter, especially since Syracuse lost scorer to graduation, plus Sophie Burrows, Madeline Potts, and Camdyn Nelson to the . Rodriguez, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, is the fourth transfer to join the Orange this offseason, joining SMU guard , forward , and forward . She’s also the sixth new overall player to join the team. Besides Rodriguez and the rest of the portal additions, Syracuse also has recruits Madison Howard and Destiny Robinson coming to the Orange.

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What were Emely Rodriguez's stats during her time at Iowa?

At Iowa, Emely Rodriguez averaged 7.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in just six games during the 2025-26 season.

Why did Emely Rodriguez transfer from Iowa to Syracuse?

Rodriguez transferred to Syracuse after an injury-plagued season at Iowa, where she played only six games due to a back injury and a reported suspension.

Who are the other transfers joining Syracuse women's basketball this offseason?

Alongside Emely Rodriguez, other transfers joining Syracuse include Tyi Skinner from SMU, Jaleesa Molina from Temple, and Sarah Rambus from Oregon.

Syracuse women’s basketball: Iowa transfer guard Emely Rodriguez commits to Orange

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