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Kelsey Joens Transfers to Villanova from Iowa State

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor

April 24, 2025

Villanova women’s basketball picked up its second offseason transfer on Wednesday, April 23 in Iowa State transfer Kelsey Joens.

Villanova women’s basketball picked up its second offseason transfer on Wednesday, April 23 in Iowa State transfer Kelsey Joens. Joens announced she was transferring to Villanova on her social media.

During her sophomore season, Joens averaged five points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 35 appearances and 16 starts.

The guard spent her last two seasons at Iowa State and had NCAA Tournament appearances both years.

Joens is the second transfer of the offseason for Villanova after Notre Dame transfer Kylee Watson transferred to the Main Line on April 15.

As of Wednesday, April 23, only one Wildcat has entered the transfer portal – sophomore guard Maddie Webber. She signed with the University of Illinois.

The two transfers will be joined alongside returning freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe, who was named to the 2025 Big East All-Freshman Team and will return to Villanova for her sophomore campaign.

The women’s basketball transfer portal closes at midnight on April 23.

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Dylan Johnson is currently serving his first year as one of the two Villanovan Co-Sports Editors. He is currently pursuing a major in Communications with a specialization in journalism. Dylan is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. Dylan’s passion for journalism is driven by storytelling. At The Villanovan, he wants to discover and tell the stories that might otherwise go untold. Dylan is a hard worker who is always looking for the next article to write. He is a diehard Philadelphia sports fan and will never miss an Eagles game. He can always be found at a Villanova game, whether it be in a press box, on the sidelines, or in the stands. When he is not spending hours in the Finn’s media room, Dylan can be found enjoying runs around campus.

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