Iowa women's basketball guard Dani Carnegie ranked among top impact transfers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Iowa women's basketball guard Dani Carnegie has been included in ESPN's list of top 20 impact transfers for the upcoming season. The 5-foot-9 third-year guard, previously from Georgia, averaged 17.8 points per game last season. Carnegie reunites with former teammate Chit-Chat Wright in Iowa City, contributing to a talented roster aiming for success in the Big Ten. Iowa women's basketball coach Jan Jensen highlighted the team's winning mentality and the significance of the fan base in attracting transfers. The Hawkeyes will showcase Carnegie in an exhibition against Maryville on October 29 and start the regular season against Towson on November 2.
- •Dani Carnegie is ranked No. 3 among ESPN's top impact transfers.
- •She averaged 17.8 points per game at Georgia last season.
- •Carnegie joins Iowa after playing with Chit-Chat Wright at Georgia Tech.
- •Iowa's exhibition game is against Maryville on October 29.
- •The regular season opener is against Towson on November 2.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN tabs Iowa women's basketball guard among top 20 impact transfers
"ESPN featured Iowa women's basketball guard Dani Carnegie among its top 20 impact transfers.
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