Journey Houston flashed real two-way value as a freshman for Iowa
Houston enters the 2026-27 season after a strong freshman year in 2025-26, when she played in all 34 games, made two starts, and produced 185 points, 172 rebounds, 39 assists, and 20 steals; her 172 rebounds ranked ninth on Iowa’s all-time freshman single-season list. Her appeal is the blend: a 5-foot-11 guard with legit rebounding instincts, defensive activity, and enough scoring pop to be trusted in bigger moments, plus a high-end recruiting pedigree as ESPN’s No. 19 player nationally in the 2025 class. The big watch item is health and continuity after a knee injury interrupted part of her high school career, but the early read is clear—she’s a tough, versatile fit with real upside.
