Touching the Sky: Lisa Bluder's Iowa Legacy
A reflection on Lisa Bluder and 24 years at Iowa, detailing 18 NCAA tournaments, six Big Ten titles, two straight national finals. The piece highlights the team’s consistent, likable culture, the calm under scrutiny, and the impact of Caitlin Clark and Megan Gustafson on Iowa women’s basketball.
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Bluder era at Iowa ends after 24 seasons
The Gazette summarizes Lisa Bluder’s 24 seasons as Iowa women’s basketball coach and Jan Jensen’s promotion. It highlights milestones including a 2019 Naismith National Coach of the Year, two Elite Eight runs, five Big Ten titles, 22 postseason appearances, 32 Big Ten tourney wins, and 40 seasons coaching, with the tenure marking a pivotal era for Iowa and women’s basketball.
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