One of the top targets for Iowa women's basketball in the 2026 class has come off the board before fall arrives. Kate Harpring, a five-star guard from the Marist School in Georgia, announced her commitment to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon.

Iowa has been involved in Lewis' recruitment for years, offering the in-state standout all the way back in June of 2021. As Iowa looks to continue its position among women's basketball's elite, landing a talent like Lewis would go a long way toward cementing that remains the case.

Whether it was Caitlin Clark knocking down logo threes, or Lucy Olsen drilling mid-range jump shots, in recent years, Iowa women’s basketball has been led by elite guard play. Next season,

Lewis also stars on All-Iowa Attack, the Nike EYBL squad that also featured eventual Iowa stars Caitlin Clark and Hannah Stuelke among others. Fellow Iowa women's basketball target Addison Bjorn, a five-star small forward per 247Sports in the 2026 class, also plays for All-Iowa Attack alongside Lewis.

How will they fit in their chosen system? What's next for those programs that have signed these top-tier talents? We try to answer all these questions here. Bookmark this page, as we will update this list and add key analysis every time a five-star recruit announces a commitment.