Passing the Torch: Lisa Bluder Retires, Jan Jensen Hired as Head Coach of Iowa Women's Basketball

Well, that was a surprise. Monday afternoon, Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 years as the head coach of the Iowa women's basketball team. Just a half hour later, assistant Jan Jensen was named head coach.

Why Bluder decided to step down now, the advantages of promoting Jensen, what this means for the Hawkeyes roster and more. Plus, Kate Martin made the opening day roster for the Las Vegas Aces, a hint at what's next in the portal for MBB and recruits that could be next to commit in football.

Bluder Retires, Jensen Promoted: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-wbb-head-coach-lisa-bluder-retires-jan-jensen-named-head-coach

Players React: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/former-players-college-basketball-world-react-to-lisa-bluder-s-retirement

Iowa MBB and the Portal: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/manhattan-transfer-seydou-traore-to-visit-iowa.443384/#post-12135878

Who could be next to commit: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/football-recruiting-five-2025-prospects-who-could-be-next-to-commit

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