In an unexpected injury update from the No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball (8-0) program on Dec. 4, Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen revealed that the team will have to power through yet another setback moving ahead in the 2025-26 season as fan-favorite and senior forward Jada Gyamfi is expected to miss approximately three months following a recent knee procedure.
“Though this is an unfortunate setback for Jada, I know that while she rehabs, she’ll continue to be a great Hawkeye teammate,” Jensen said.
JUST IN: @IowaWBB announces that F Jada Gyamfi will miss approximately three months following a knee operation.
Iowa adds that Gyamfi could return for postseason play.
Jan Jensen: “Though this is an unfortunate setback for Jada, I know that while she rehabs, she’ll continue to…
— From the Hawkeye of the Storm (@FromTheHawkeye) December 4, 2025
The 6-foot-1 senior forward from Johnston, Iowa, has been one of the most popular Hawkeyes throughout her career, despite her minimal action on the court.
In her career so far, she has played in 43 games and has compiled 55 points on 46.8% shooting from the field. She was a member of the 2023 and 2024 NCAA national runner-up teams.
While the long-term absence of Gyamfi should not necessarily hurt the Hawkeyes’ immediate production on the court, per se, it will test their depth in the long run.
Fortunately for both Gyamfi and Iowa, the senior forward has the potential to play in the postseason if her recovery runs smoothly and to expectations.
Iowa will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 8, from Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, N.J., when the Hawkeyes take on Rutgers in their Big Ten regular-season opener. That matchup against the Scarlet Knights is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CT and be broadcast on FS1.
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