Caitlin Clark’s former Iowa teammate, Hannah Stuelke, is ready to turn pro at the conclusion of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Following the second-seeded Hawkeyes’ 83-75 loss in overtime to No. 10 Virginia on March 23, Stuelke’s next step will be to join the 2026 WNBA draft.
During an interview on Tuesday on the “On Iowa” show, Stuelke’s mother shared some of the evaluators’ comments about the versatile 6-foot-2 forward:
“I do know there is a positive conversation around her as a player, like what she can do on the court, what she can bring to the table. … She’s got all the skills to be a WNBA player. But where? It’s gotta be the right fit, and they’re gonna be willing to put up with me.”
In her final year with the Hawkeyes, Hannah Stuelke averaged 13.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game. She ranked second on the team in scoring, first in rebounds, third in assists and tied for first in steals.
In Stuelke’s first two years at Iowa, she played in back-to-back NCAA championship games as part of Caitlin Clark’s supporting cast. After Clark’s legendary collegiate career ended in 2024, Stuelke emerged as one of the Hawkeyes’ best players and most vocal leaders.
In most mock drafts, Stuelke is considered by scouts and analysts to be a second-round talent. The NBA Draft Room predicts she will go to the Atlanta Dream at No. 28.
“Absolutely Crazy About Basketball”: Hannah Stuelke Describes Caitlin Clark During Superstar Point Guard’s Days at Iowa
Hannah Stuelke joined Iowa just as Caitlin Clark became arguably the biggest star of the collegiate basketball scene. During an interview with “For Iowa.Org” on Sunday, Stuelke responded when asked to describe her famous former teammate:
“Her work ethic is unmatched. She is absolutely crazy about basketball. She really showed me what it takes to be great.”
Stuelke added that Clark “poured a lot of confidence” into her, helping her grow as a player. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native praised Clark for believing in her “more than anyone.”
The former teammates could face each other or reunite once the 2026 WNBA season starts.
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