Hawkeye Women's BBall Season 2022-2023

[BraydonRoberts5]

Bluder talked about how they were playing Hannah outside, but she shes her as capable of playing either the 4 or the 5. She also mentioned that Goodmans return may allow O'Grady to shift some to the 4 as that ois her preferred position. Jenson mentioned on the T'd up podcast that we might se some 3pt shots from Monica this season. How much of this is spit-balling and how much is getting a real look? There were times against tall teams where I thought giving O'grady minutes backing up Warnock would have allowed us to rebound better, but the tradeoff would have been outside driving defense as I understand it.

Also, its not clear to me that the 4 is less crowded than the 5?

5) Cinzano, O'Grady, Goodman
4) Warnock, Ediger, Wetering, Stuelke, Gamfly, Ogrady?

I'm glad they're considering playing O'Grady at the 4. It's probably the only way to get she and O'Grady the playing time they deserve.

I don't want Monika shooting 3s unless they expect her to shoot at least 30-35%. Adding bad shots to the offense makes us worse, not better. If the coaches want a stretch 5 for a time, just do it with O'Grady, who probably can make them at that rate (even though she didn't shoot well from 3 last year).

I agree that there are more potential 4s than 5s, but with the following caveats: I don't think Gyamfi plays much if at all this year. I would be surprised if Wetering plays a ton given how many injuries she's had. Ediger's best position might be at the 5 unless she's improved a lot in the off-season. I expect Warnock and Stuelke to get the majority of 4 minutes with O'Grady maybe worked in some for a different look.

 

[brfhilltop]

It's going to be interesting how this will all play out Not only is there a log jam at the 4 & 5, but one could be created at the 3. Wetering, Stuelke, and Gyamfi could play the 3 position. Barring injuries this year could really be special.

 

[AMAYS]

When Bluder talks about playing Hannah on the “perimeter,” is that the 4? Nomenclature not always clear.

 

[Gabe Sifuentes]

When Bluder talks about playing Hannah on the “perimeter,” is that the 4? Nomenclature not always clear.

Bluder also raved how Hannah can help inside. She'll play the 4 as Hannah mentioned in her own interview. But she's likely going to be an outside-in type of 4 meaning she's likely going to look for driving lanes instead of sitting on the perimeter. And look for her crash the boards on both ends. Her athleticism should also help guarding bigs out on the perimeter which was a major weakness last season.

 

[JEDN]

I won’t mention any names but I see at least 3-4 players in our roster of 15 that will see little or zero playing time. No way 15 players can be remain happy and I anticipate some transfers.

 

[Suterman]

I won’t mention any names but I see at least 3-4 players in our roster of 15 that will see little or zero playing time. No way 15 players can be remain happy and I anticipate some transfers.

I think you are totally right. I would expect a minimum of 2 Women to hit the portal after the season.

 

[ZachJump]

This is going to be an interesting team to watch this year. They can have a rotation where they end up with five true guards on the floor at once that would be difficult to defend.

There is going to be top go to scorers that are not starting.

I do agree how do they all stay happy with playing time. As it stands right now there is only 1 that used up all their eligibility after this season. At least 2 freshman committed, and 4 players that could leave after this season as seniors or stay one more.

The only two that know will get their minutes after this season is Clark and O'Grady.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

I won’t mention any names but I see at least 3-4 players in our roster of 15 that will see little or zero playing time. No way 15 players can be remain happy and I anticipate some transfers.

I don’t know why you’d be afraid to mention names lol this is basically the one place where you’re not only welcome to but expected to talk specifically about players. It’s not like you’re disrespecting them, it’d be closer to the opposite, I’d say, since you’re saying they’re talented enough to be deserving of more minutes.

In any case, this is a good problem to have. Elite teams have depth. If we keep recruiting at a high level, this isn’t a catastrophic problem. Last year we saw what happened when the injury bug got us. I’d really like to never have to watch us struggle thru a game with only 7 healthy players again lol.

Id be curious whom you think is most likely to transfer considering that I’d bet only one of our 4 seniors is likely to come back next year (as it stands we only have room for 2 tops). Some observations that could be wrong:

• IMO, Stuelke, Feuerbach, O’Grady will be primary reserves this year alongside Davis. I would think they’d all be likely to stick around and hope for a starting spot
• Edigar has posted on social many times that the reason she chose Iowa is the culture and what the team stands for. I.e., she loves the staff and her teammate. She also loves her major, which isnt found everywhere. May not be enough tho?
• Wettering and Goodman still have 4 years of eligibility, were not nationally ranked, and are both Iowa girls — they seem like the type to stick around. If they make it thru this year, they’ll have gotten over the big hump of recovery and will be motivated to up their game. Anyone know who else offered them?
• Im doubtful Feuerbach wants to txfr again, esp considering she and Caitlin are roommates.
• Even if McCabe and Gyamfi get few minutes this year, they should absolutely expect more next year.

I could see Sydney being a transfer risk, I guess. I would think she would have as much of a case to make to be backup 1/2 as Kenise tho. That’d be a shame but idk that it’s something I’m expecting. She also seems to gel with the crew well. Thoughts? Any intel ya wanna share with the class?

 

[UpstreamHawkeye]

I could see Sydney being a transfer risk, I guess. I would think she would have as much of a case to make to be backup 1/2 as Kenise tho. That’d be a shame but idk that it’s something I’m expecting. She also seems to gel with the crew well. Thoughts? Any intel ya wanna share with the class?

If Affolter transfers, I don't want her to turn into another Lauren Jensen

 

[cyberhawk]

It's going to be interesting how this will all play out Not only is there a log jam at the 4 & 5, but one could be created at the 3. Wetering, Stuelke, and Gyamfi could play the 3 position. Barring injuries this year could really be special.

Interesting and exciting!
There seems to be “logjams at just about every position. That not only speaks to the wealth of experience in the returning starters, but also to the high potentials for the rest of the roster. Addison at the 4, Ediger at 5, and Hannah at the 5 or 3! Jada and Shateah at the 3! Wow!
That is a lot of versatility as well as potential! It’s crazy exciting! I don’t want to think about injuries.

 

[cyberhawk]

I think the transfer talk is a little premature. I don’t know what these young ladies’ endeavors are after they graduate but it’s entirely possible that they are like Ally Disterhoft, Morgen Johnson, and possibly a majority of past Hawkeyes. I hope they all stay, but if not, when that time comes, then, I will just be disappointed.

 

[BGHAWK]

This may be an opportunity for everyone to compete and contribute. It's an opportunity to go hard while you're in the game with someone ready to take your place and do likewise. I prefer to assume that they are all happy to be Hawkeyes and to be a part of something special. We've seen players before in WBB and other sports that may not get many minutes, but love their role and are happy to be part of a team and get an education.

 

[cyberhawk]

Bluder also raved how Hannah can help inside. She'll play the 4 as Hannah mentioned in her own interview. But she's likely going to be an outside-in type of 4 meaning she's likely going to look for driving lanes instead of sitting on the perimeter. And look for her crash the boards on both ends. Her athleticism should also help guarding bigs out on the perimeter which was a major weakness last season.

I am very optimistic about Hannah. She has the pure athleticism that the team as a whole is relatively lacking. Caitlin said that Hannah can really jump high. We all knew that already but Coach Bluder said she was grabbing the rim at the end of practices. Also, It was rumored she dunked in practice. Whether or not she has, she is very close and surely attempting to do so. Considering everything, I think it is reasonable to believe she could be a B1G Freshman of the Year candidate.

 

[jockos]

I am very optimistic about Hannah. She has the pure athleticism that the team as a whole is relatively lacking. Caitlin said that Hannah can really jump high. We all knew that already but Coach Bluder said she was grabbing the rim at the end of practices. Also, It was rumored she dunked in practice. Whether or not she has, she is very close and surely attempting to do so. Considering everything, I think it is reasonable to believe she could be a B1G Freshman of the Year candidate.

Agree Cyber. Have been high on her for a while now and thought she'd be the FR most likely to contribute the most. Was thinking, I don't recall a player at the 4 with her athleticism at Iowa since Vivian left.

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

Big WBB News:

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

UConn will still be good without Bueckers, but that's a huge, huge blow for them. It also makes a potential path to the Final 4 more open. Stanford, UConn, and South Carolina were heavy favorites for 3 of those 4 spots before this news.

 

[crstuff]

When Bluder talks about playing Hannah on the “perimeter,” is that the 4? Nomenclature not always clear.

Blunder and Jan consistently categorize players as guard, wing, post.

So perimeter would be guard or wing. Martin is a perimeter player who also brings the ball up. Stuelke an athletic upgrade to Martin.

Stuelke also very effective inside through his and AAU career.

Clark said in an interview Stuelke will be a matchup nightmare. Sounds like she can play all the positions depending on who they want to exploit.

 

[crstuff]

Big WBB News:

There's a rumor that A hawk tore an ACL this week as well. Hope it's not true.

 

[KyleHuesmann]

There's a rumor that A hawk tore an ACL this week as well. Hope it's not true.

I have not heard anything as of now. Would think if it’s true it would be announced soon.

 

[bawlmerhawk]

Bueckers can't catch a break. That's rough.

 

[ZachJump]

UConn will still be good without Bueckers, but that's a huge, huge blow for them. It also makes a potential path to the Final 4 more open. Stanford, UConn, and South Carolina were heavy favorites for 3 of those 4 spots before this news.

The big difference this year vs last is that they have plenty of time to build an offence without Bueckers. When they lost her last year it was a scramble to rebuild the offense without her in there.

Somehow Auriemma will figure this out - not like he doesn't still have more raw talent on that team than just about anybody else.

 

[huntermmm]

There's a rumor that A hawk tore an ACL this week as well. Hope it's not true.

Hopefully, it's just a rumor.

 

[brfhilltop]

There's a rumor that A hawk tore an ACL this week as well. Hope it's not true.

This would be terrible. Over the years I have seen to many players that transfer get hit with the injury bug. Let alone women are more prone to ACL tears.

 

[BGHAWK]

Big WBB News:

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Terrible news! I just hate it for her. It's always something!

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

The big difference this year vs last is that they have plenty of time to build an offence without Bueckers. When they lost her last year it was a scramble to rebuild the offense without her in there.

Somehow Auriemma will figure this out - not like he doesn't still have more raw talent on that team than just about anybody else.

Right. I still think they will be good. Maybe even Final 4 contenders. But without Bueckers I don't think they're a realistic title favorite like South Carolina or Stanford.

 

[ZachJump]

I don't think they're a realistic title favorite like South Carolina or Stanford.

Or Iowa

 

[crstuff]

Or Iowa

You underestimate the power of the dark side!

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

Or Iowa

I went to the Final 4 this year, and one of my takeaways is that Stanford and South Carolina would be terrible matchups for Iowa.

South Carolina destroyed UConn on the glass. And UConn is probably quite a bit better at rebounding than Iowa. South Carolina also has really good perimeter defenders, and Czinano defending Boston wouldn't go well for us. I'm afraid the only way Iowa keeps that game close is by being extremely hot from three and getting a ton of rebounding luck.

Stanford will likely having a glaring weakness at guard, but Haley Jones is really good. I also think their posts would give us fits at both ends. If we clog the lane, they miss most of their jumpers, and we shoot well, maybe we'd have a shot, but it would still take a ton going right.

 

[ZachJump]

I went to the Final 4 this year, and one of my takeaways is that Stanford and South Carolina would be terrible matchups for Iowa.

South Carolina destroyed UConn on the glass. And UConn is probably quite a bit better at rebounding than Iowa. South Carolina also has really good perimeter defenders, and Czinano defending Boston wouldn't go well for us. I'm afraid the only way Iowa keeps that game close is by being extremely hot from three and getting a ton of rebounding luck.

Stanford will likely having a glaring weakness at guard, but Haley Jones is really good. I also think their posts would give us fits at both ends. If we clog the lane, they miss most of their jumpers, and we shoot well, maybe we'd have a shot, but it would still take a ton going right.

I unfortunately understand all that

Have seen enough games to realize we do not have the size to consistently compete with the South Carolinas of the world. We we can play with any team from the outside, but will struggle with second chance points while those top teams can play inside and get multiple chances.

Just need games where we go 33 for 42 from deep

 

[creslin_hawk]

Monica could not defend Boston, and It seemed from the little I watched South Carolina were susceptible to posts with good moves. The couple of teams I watched were able to score, but not by trying to shoot over the top. You had to go around them, which Monica can do. South Caralina guard defense was there, but not 90 feet of fouling. Really reminded my of the way Kentucky guarded. So I think Caitlin could get her shot. The big issue would be the rebounding. I think its one and done when Iowa shoots, and too many rebounds for South Carolina. Things could get more interesting if O'Grady was at the 4, This would be a game where Stuelke could be a game changer if the scouting reports on here are right. I think South Caralina wins, but Iowa would have a chance if they played well and caught some breaks.

 

[jockos]

South Carolina is a beast on the inside, they can just keep bringing athletic players that are 6'2 - 6'7 at teams. Their weakness is perimeter shooting outside of Zia Cooke, pack the paint with a collapsing zone and hope they shoot a low % from deep is teams best bet. Crisp ball movement and getting hot from deep would be a must for any team hoping to beat them.

 

[KyleHuesmann]

 

[huntermmm]

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So the rumor was true

 

[creslin_hawk]

That sucks, I guess we will get to see how ready McCabe and/or Davis are to play at this level. Could also push Stuelke/Affloter to play more at the 3?

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

Damn! I was really looking forward to seeing KF step up this year. I thought she would take over most of Tomi's minutes. I'm hopeful she'll be willing and able to take the red-shirt and a COVID year so we still get 3 more seasons with her. Clearly this isn't a positive development but it may mean that our depth is a little more spread out over the next few years, since we have such a logjam this coming year at multiple positions. She may very well end up having more career minutes now without having to compete for them this year. In any case, I'm glad she won't be alone in her recovery, since she has multiple teammates who have been in her shoes.

 

[KyleHuesmann]

 

[huntermmm]

So barring who all takes their covid years, Caitlin will be a lone senior her last year and we’ll have 6 in the class below

 

[natchrlman]

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Damn…..hate injuries……good thing we have some depth with Davis and hopefully some younger players ready to step up…..maybe we’ll see if McCabes ready to go and Affolter looks game

 

[AMAYS]

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A real loss for the 2022-23 season that really hurts the quickness and toughness of the team. Of returning players, KF is quickest to a loose ball and most likely to dive on the floor for a loose ball. With Taiwo also moving on, defensive quickness and driving quickness have also taken a real hit.

 

[DewHawk]

It seems to happen every year that at least one player is lost with an ACL injury. Sucks