Ava Heiden appreciation thread

[Franisdaman]

Last night she played 10 minutes, was 2-5 from the field for 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 block.

She's not starting, she's not hanging her head, and when the 6'4 center plays she contributes on both ends.

For example:

 

[Cymonhawk]

Last night she played 10 minutes, was 2-5 from the field for 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 block.

She's not starting, she's not hanging her head, and when the 6'4 center plays she contributes on both ends.

For example:

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She's also one good reason this team will not panic when AOG gets into foul trouble. This is the deepest we've been at the post in a long time.

 

[Scott559]

Iowa has had some really nice post players in the past decade, Ava seems to be the most physically gifted of all of them, Just have patience as she develops because I believe she is going to be very good.

 

[DewHawk]

Iowa has had some really nice post players in the past decade, Ava seems to be the most physically gifted of all of them, Just have patience as she develops because I believe she is going to be very good.

I agree she made a few plays last night that were very athletic.

 

[wondergrape]

I’ve started to hone in on why I’ve grown to love Iowa womens’ basketball so much (something I never saw happening) even after Caitlin Clark left. It’s because of how much fun they have, and how much they enjoy playing together. Ava Heiden is my favorite freshman from that standpoint. I love the amount of joy she plays with. That smile.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[bunsen82]

She has more talent than Addison by a mile, but Addison has taken some lumps and has built up her strength over the years. Heiden may outplay AOG down the stretch, but its a great problem to have. Plus you can develop Heiden at a good pace without overwhelming her.

 

[djwoody]

I love this freshman class and we haven't even seen Guyton yet.

 

[Im4Iowa]

I’ve started to hone in on why I’ve grown to love Iowa womens’ basketball so much (something I never saw happening) even after Caitlin Clark left. It’s because of how much fun they have, and how much they enjoy playing together. Ava Heiden is my favorite freshman from that standpoint. I love the amount of joy she plays with. That smile.

The culture that Lisa and Jan have built over the years is second to none. These Iowa teams are just so much fun to watch. Never in a million years did I think Id ever give up my men’s season tickets a few years ago and get women’s basketball instead, but Im really glad that I did.

 

[DanHawkPella]

That lefty hook is a very, very valuable shot. She's still thinking a lot in the post, but give her a year of strength training and practice and she'll be a real factor. Maybe even by the end of this year.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[intrepodor]

The culture that Lisa and Jan have built over the years is second to none. These Iowa teams are just so much fun to watch. Never in a million years did I think Id ever give up my men’s season tickets a few years ago and get women’s basketball instead, but Im really glad that I did.

I'm right there with you except for the tickets. I never had any tickets but I'd rather watch the women then the men.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I'm right there with you except for the tickets. I never had any tickets but I'd rather watch the women then the men.

Nobody can get them.