Former Hawkeye women’s basketball player passes away

Hunter
12/23/24

A former University of Iowa women’s basketball player who later became a radio color commentator on their broadcasts has passed away.

41-year-old Jamie Cavey Lang, who starred for the Hawkeyes from 2001-2005, died over the weekend.

She played in 115 games for Iowa, making appearances in the NCAA Tournament as a freshman and junior.  She was named All-Big Ten as a junior and senior.

She later paired with Rob Brooks as the color commentator for Iowa women’s basketball radio broadcasts.

Visitation is scheduled from 4-7pm Thursday at the Celebration Barn in Iowa City, with a funeral mass Friday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon.