Leistikow: Cut by WNBA, Megan Gustafson plots comeback

Megan Gustafson joins you in wondering why she got cut from the Dallas Wings two days before the WNBA season began. But she has a blog ... and a plan.

Iowa’s Megan Gustafson to have jersey retired

Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced during a celebration of the 2018-19 team, April 24, 2019, that Hawkeye center Megan Gustafson's jersey will be retired.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball celebrates Elite Eight season with fans

WNBA Draft Diary: Gustafson talks about draft day experience

"God doesn't make mistakes" was the best piece of draft-day reassurance, Megan Gustafson wrote.

Wings CEO on Megan Gustafson: ‘How she’s led Iowa … is very impressive’

Dallas Wings CEO and team president Greg Bibb weighs in selecting Megan Gustafson 17th overall in the WNBA draft.

Megan Gustafson chosen No. 17 overall in WNBA draft

Following a whirlwind last few days that included winning the AP player of the year, the Naismith Award, Lisa Leslie Award and more, Gustafson was on hand in New York to soak in her big moment.

Ahead of WNBA draft, passion, work ethic buoying Megan Gustafson’s stock

Megan Gustafson is a lock to become Iowa's first WNBA draft pick since 2015 Wednesday night and her stock has soared after an emphatic career.

Leistikow: The cost of success for Hawkeye sports

Kirk Ferentz and his football staff and basketball coaches Lisa Bluder and Fran McCaffery earned extra millions from a year of plenty in Iowa sports.

Megan Gustafson, Lisa Bluder each win Naismith

The Iowa senior was especially excited that she won alongside Lisa Bluder, who was named the Naismith national coach of the year.

Another day, another major trophy for Megan Gustafson

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected the Iowa senior for its highest award.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes center Megan Gustafson

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team welcomed home from Elite Eight finish

Hawkeyes didn’t run from lofty expectations in 2019. They embraced them.

“There were high expectations, but it wasn’t pressure. We embraced it. We loved it."

Leistikow: Gustafson’s incredible final numbers, legacy

Megan Gustafson's final career statistics reveal Big Ten records and NCAA records. And they only tell part of her Hawkeye story.

Lisa Bluder after Baylor loss: Our season isn’t defined by those 40 minutes

Baylor rolls by Iowa in Elite Eight

With a Final Four berth on the line Monday inside Greensboro Coliseum, No. 1 overall seed Baylor showcased why it’s a consistent giant in this sport.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes take on Baylor in Elite Eight

Megan Gustafson named AP first-team all-American

Ahead of the biggest game of her career, more accolades are rolling in for Megan Gustafson.

Hawkeyes looking to make ‘big statement’ vs. Baylor

“Hearing the word underdog just fuels us all,” senior Tania Davis said. “Obviously being the underdog, you like to prove people wrong. I feel like we wear that with pride."

Hawkeyes bury N.C. State, reach first Elite Eight since 1993

Iowa jumped on North Carolina State early, withstood a Wolfpack push, then slammed the door shut with an emphatic final surge.

Women’s basketball: Iowa defeats N.C. State, advances to the Elite 8

Kathleen Doyle brings the noise when Iowa needs it

The passion and emotion oozes out of Kathleen Doyle each time she steps on the floor. Iowa will need plenty of that as it looks to continue its March run.

Leistikow: Hawkeyes bring love, smiles, game to Sweet 16

You see them on TV, you see the joy they experience while playing basketball. For the Iowa women, finding such perfect chemistry didn't come easy.

Hawkeye women don’t realize how much they smile

"We just love each other," Megan Gustafson, left, says as she's flanked by senior teammates Tania Davis and Hannah Stewart.

Can Megan Gustafson dunk? She’s getting close.

Could Iowa's senior all-American pull off an in-game dunk? We investigate here.

Frontcourt showdown pivotal as Iowa readies for NC State

“I just kind of see this matchup as the veteran versus the rookie, the experience versus the next up-and -coming great center in America."

Iowa topples Missouri to reach Sweet Sixteen

Iowa closed it down much better than its opening-round performances. Hawkeyes are now in the Sweet Sixteen.

Hawkeyes land 2022 C.R. Washington product Hannah Stuelke

Iowa got a nice bonus after wrapping up its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2015.

Iowa Hawkeyes, 68 Missouri, 52

After early scare, Hawkeyes hope pressure proves beneficial

As it readies for Sunday's second-round game against Missouri, Iowa hopes the scare it experienced Friday proves more beneficial than concerning.

Hawkeyes survive Mercer’s upset bid

Iowa got all it could handle from Mercer Friday. The Hawkeyes survived, barely.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball first-round practice day

Hawkeyes embracing pressure, giving respect as NCAA Tournament begins

“I want them to understand and embrace the No. 2 seed and the home court, because that’s worth something. I don’t want to negate that or take that away from them either.”

Home success has Iowa confident ahead of NCAA Tournament

One of eight Division I women's basketball teams to go undefeated at home this year, the Hawkeyes are happy their postseason begins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeyes land No. 2 seed in Greensboro regional

Iowa landed its highest seed under coach Lisa Bluder. It'll begin its NCAA Tournament journey Friday in Iowa City.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women to host first two rounds of NCAA tournament

Megan Gustafson named espnW’s player of the year

Since Iowa's regular season ended, it's been a steady stream of awards for Megan Gustafson. Friday brought more of the same.

Megan Gustafson, Bridget Carleton named ESPN all-Americans

Megan Gustafson made the first team. Bridget Carleton was named to the second team.

Photos: Hawkeye fans welcome Iowa women’s basketball Big Ten champions home

Photos: Iowa beats Maryland for Big Ten title win