Social media reacts as Iowa picks up commitment from elite 2025 prospect
One of the nation’s elite prospects is staying home to don the black and gold.
Five-star guard Journey Houston announced her commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes‘ women’s basketball program on Tuesday night.
The 5-foot-11 guard out of Davenport North High School chose the Hawkeyes over offers from Iowa State, Michigan, DePaul.
“I’d like to thank all of the coaches that have recruited me the past three years and thank you to my parents and all of my @AllIowaAttack coaches for helping me get to where I am today! I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa,” Houston wrote on social media.
I’d like to thank all of the coaches that have recruited me the past three years and thank you to my parents and all of my @AllIowaAttack coaches for helping me get to where I am today ! I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa! 🐥🏀#GoHawks @IowaWBB pic.twitter.com/OrQTl7gFXf
— Journey Houston (@Journey_Renae) August 23, 2023
The All-Iowa Attack pipeline to Iowa City continues to be strong. Headlined by superstar and national player of the year Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes’ Final Four squad featured seven players from the Nike EYBL squad.
Houston averaged a double-double during her freshman season with Davenport North, pouring in 20.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. She averaged 18.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this past season while directing Davenport North to the Class 5A Iowa state tournament and a 21-3 record.
Let’s take a look at what the elite commit brings to the table for the Hawkeyes, some of her highlights and what the sports world had to say about her commitment.
Journey Houston's Recruiting Profile
ESPN recruiting ranking: Five-star G, No. 19 player overall, No. 1 player in Iowa
Vitals
Hometown | Davenport, Iowa |
Projected Position | G |
Height | 5-11 |
Class | 2025 |
Recruitment
Offered on July 14, 2021
Other offers
Iowa State
Michigan
DePaul
High school averages
2021-22: 20.9 points, 10.6 rebounds per game
2022-23: 18.8 points, 9.4 rebounds per game
The highlights
Class of 2025 Journey Houston highlights at Clash on the Courts! @Journey_Renae @AllIowaAttack pic.twitter.com/AI3FmtY38b
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) May 8, 2023
Future teammate loves it
LETS GO JOURNEY! 🥳💛 https://t.co/WUOwxUg07a
— Callie Levin (@CallieLevin23) August 23, 2023
Let's goooo
It’s been a good day, Hawk Fans!🙌🏻 The future looks bright… Let’s Goooo!!!!👊🏻
— Jan Jensen (@goiowa) August 23, 2023
Go Hawks!
👀 YESSSIIRRRR!!!! Go Hawks! 🖤💛
— Raina Harmon (@Raina15) August 23, 2023
The Houston family is proud!
Our baby has made her choice and we couldn’t be happier 🥲 Hard work pays off!! https://t.co/FFkfB21EcM
— Jacinda Houston (@houston_jacinda) August 23, 2023
A nice in-state get
Nice in-state get for Iowa WBB & Lisa Bluder.
Journey Houston had top 10 efficiency rating on per 32 minute basis on Nike circuit. Gotta dig into the #'s because All Iowa is very balanced, so she played 22 MPG.
per 32 #'s: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL. 62% eFG%. #ncaaw https://t.co/0dL7C4QX6m
— SkinsHoops86 (@SkinsHoops86) August 23, 2023
Welcome to the Hawkeye Family
Congrats! Welcome to the #HawkeyeFamily
— Hawkeye Recruiting (@Iowa_Recruiting) August 23, 2023
Caitlin Clark effect
BOOOOOM!!! The Caitlin Clark effect is real. Top 20 recruit in the class of 2025 🐤🐤🐤 https://t.co/NhgT8gHvrl
— Birds of Prey (@IowaBoP) August 23, 2023
Huge things ahead
Let’s go, welcome to Iowa. Huge things ahead🏀#GoHawks https://t.co/FNGY5pmuPV
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) August 23, 2023
No. 1 in the Hawkeye State
& the current #1 player out of the 2025 class in Iowa, according to @PGHIowa, is off the board.@Journey_Renae has been fascinating to watch the past few years. Coming off of a productive AAU season w/ her @AllIowaAttack 17U EYBL team, this is a solid commitment for @IowaWBB! https://t.co/Dr60jRhLBo
— Jeremy Brooks (@PGHBrooks) August 23, 2023
Getting a good one
Iowa is getting a good one! Has 2 more years at North can’t wait to watch her continue to get better!! https://t.co/e2ng8WXvSA
— Tony Pauly (@TonyPauly6) August 23, 2023
The program celebrates!
Congratulations @Journey_Renae!!! We are so proud of you and all your hard work! Go Hawks! 💛🖤 https://t.co/1FtRjJ31OB
— DN Girls Basketball (@DNgirlshoops) August 23, 2023
Competing for Nattys for years to come
Soooo proud of you Journey!! Iowa is going to be competing for Nattys for years to come!! https://t.co/Jh06Lqni5G pic.twitter.com/VwoFNu8JWG
— E J (@EJayArrow) August 23, 2023
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