Former Iowa women's basketball guard picks transfer portal spot
Former Iowa women's basketball guard Emely Rodriguez made her transfer portal decision.
As the final member of Iowa women's basketball's five transfer portal entrants, guard Emely Rodriguez has officially made a decision on the next destination in her college basketball journey. Rodriguez announced on Wednesday that she has signed with the Syracuse Orange. "Emely will bring us instant offense," Syracuse head coach Felisha Legette-Jack said of adding Rodriguez.
"She is a ferocious competitor that is willing to lay it on the line every day. I love Emely's intensity of purpose, passion, and defense! I am thrilled to get this HUGE YES in May!
Orange Nation, please help me welcome Emely Rodriguez to our Orange Family. " Go Orange!! š https://t.
co/CDNI6wyyLZ ā Emely Rodriguez (@Emyrodriguez21) May 13, 2026 In limited action to begin this past season, there were flashes of what Rodriguez could provide the Hawkeyes. However, a back injury and a reported suspension limited Rodriguez to just six games played, during which she averaged 7. 2 points, 2.