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Hiring of Jasmyn Walker puts Iowa women’s basketball staff back at full strength
Michigan native has been an assistant at five previous schools
Jun. 2, 2025 10:18 am, Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 12:40 pm
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IOWA CITY -- Jasmyn Walker has been hired as an assistant coach with the University of Iowa women’s basketball program, Coach Jan Jensen announced Monday.
“I am so excited to welcome Jas to our staff,” Jensen said in a release. “Jas is a bright, young coach with a skill set that will complement our staff so well.”
Walker joins the Iowa staff after coaching stints at George Washington (2024-25), Purdue Fort Wayne (2023-24), Butler (2022-23), Ferris State (2020-22) and Davenport University (2019-20).
“I’m honored to join the Iowa women’s basketball coaching staff,” Walker said in Iowa’s release. “To have the opportunity to join a program with a tradition of excellence, national reputation, and a profound impact on the landscape of women’s basketball is truly a blessing.”
A native of Muskegon, Mich., Walker played at Valparaiso and Western Michigan.
Walker’s hiring puts Iowa’s staff back at full strength in time for the 2025-26 season.
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