Iowa women's basketball hosts 5-star 2028 wing Ella Peper on visit
As the season arrives, 5-star 2028 prospect Ella Peper visited Iowa women's basketball over the weekend.
The Iowa women's basketball team welcomed a highly touted recruit, five-star 2028 wing Ella Peper, to their campus for an unofficial visit this past weekend. The 6-foot-4 prospect attended Dexter Southfield School and plays for the Bay State Jaguars AAU program in Newton, Massachusetts. According to Rivals.com, Peper is the nation's fourth-ranked player and top forward in the upcoming class, while ESPN ranks her as the sixth-best prospect overall.
Iowa previously extended an offer to Peper on July 24, 2025; she has also received offers from UCLA, LSU, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana, Georgia, Ohio State, and North Carolina.
Peper expressed her excitement about joining the Hawkeyes, sharing a recent Instagram post that read, "Love playing with this team ❤️. Ready to finish it strong in Ohio!" The young athlete's impressive skills and athletic abilities have made her a sought-after prospect, as evidenced by the numerous offers she has received from top-tier programs across the country.
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