It may only be January, but the NCAA Tournament is always looming and that is what the entire regular season comes down to. Everything done throughout the gauntlet of conference play and conference tournaments culminates there.
The Iowa Hawkeyes have their eyes set on another run this year. After a Final Four run and National Championship appearance, Iowa wants to make a return trip in 2024. The Hawkeyes have the experience from a deep run on their side to know what it takes. All they have to do is go take it.
Sitting at 16-1 overall with a perfect 5-0 Big Ten record, the Hawkeyes are eyeing a No. 1 seed to set up a favorable March Madness path. Led by Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes’ supporting cast has come alive lately.
Here is an updated look at the bracketology for the 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament from ESPN with some thoughts on what the current landscape could mean for Iowa.