Hawkeye Country — There are no words to express my excitement! This place truly feels like home because of the fans, the culture, and the energy please.
I swear to give Iowa my all. Together, let’s create history! Social media was rocked by Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright’s message. In a matter of minutes, Iowa supporters welcomed the newest member of the Hawkeye women’s basketball program by flooding the comments section with black-and-gold hearts. Wright’s remarks offered a sense of both renewal and comfort to a fan base still reeling from the Caitlin Clark era’s emotional upheaval: the flame in Iowa City is still burning brightly despite the passing of the torch.
It seems like a storybook fit for Wright’s journey to the Hawkeyes. Coaches and supporters are raving about the Georgia Tech transfer, who joined Iowa in April 2025, because of his combination of poise, speed, and quiet leadership. As she confidently entered her second season, head coach Jan Jensen characterized her as a “pass-first, lead-by-example” point guard who improves everyone around her.
Wright isn’t exactly a talkative person, despite her lively nickname. Her AAU teammates gave her the nickname “Chit-Chat” years ago because they made fun of her for being the quietest player on the floor. Ironically, her game now speaks louder than words ever could because she is quick, selfless, and strategic—the kind of floor general who can plan an offense with poise and accuracy.
Wright started 12 of the 33 games he played in as a freshman at Georgia Tech. For a first-year player in the ACC, she averaged 7.2 points per game, dishing out 86 assists, and recording an incredible 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio. She was a quiet but effective weapon because of her quickness, smooth floater, and developing three-point shooting ability. After noticing those flashes, Iowa quickly embraced her.
She is now entering a program that has evolved into a nationwide brand. The Hawkeyes are now more than just a basketball team; they are a movement. The impact of Caitlin Clark’s era on women’s college basketball is still being felt today. Months in advance, home games sell out. In playgrounds throughout the Midwest, young girls are dressed in Iowa jerseys. The team competes with some WNBA teams on social media.
Wright entered that environment, and based on her sincere message, she seems prepared for it. Her passion and humility resonated with Iowans eager to support the next generation of leaders. At media day, Jensen declared, “Chit-Chat is the real deal.” She plays with a rhythm that works flawlessly with our system and is composed and selfless. She is the connector we need, and we have scorers.
Wright’s arrival indicates that Iowa’s momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With returning veterans like Hannah Stuelke and Kylie Feuerbach, along with a talented group of new recruits, the Hawkeyes are looking to combine experience with fresh energy. Wright isn’t expected to duplicate Clark’s scoring fireworks, but she doesn’t have to; her pace, poise, and playmaking may be just what this new chapter needs.
Nor was her message limited to fans. Many incoming recruits found great resonance in her quote, reposting it on Instagram with captions like “This is the standard” and “Let’s go to work.” Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright might be the spark Iowa has been waiting for if the state wants to maintain the flame and move past one era and into another. After reading her message, one fan wrote on Twitter: “Caitlin built it.” Chit-Chat will keep it shining.
That may be the best way to sum up what’s going on in Iowa City right now: a program that isn’t going away and a fresh face prepared to take the helm with passion, humility, and a great deal of Hawkeye pride.
