Iowa WBB 2025 Recruiting Thread
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Only 9 of the top 25 and 21 of the top 50 have committed in the 2025 class. We still have time to get another recruit or two.
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@RRhHawk For the 2025 class, I don't think anyone is waiting to see how Iowa does under Jensen before committing. The early signing period where most players sign is November 13-20. Iowa will only be a few games into its season at that point.
For the 2026 class and beyond, it's still very early in the process. Only 1 of ESPN's Top 60 players in the class has committed. Iowa's results next year could certainly impact the class. But so could numerous other factors like Iowa's fan support post-Clark and Iowa's NIL compared to other programs.
For the 2026 class and beyond, it's still very early in the process. Only 1 of ESPN's Top 60 players in the class has committed. Iowa's results next year could certainly impact the class. But so could numerous other factors like Iowa's fan support post-Clark and Iowa's NIL compared to other programs.
Losing a generational player, another WNBA draft pick and three other seniors will be hard to replace. There are still some very good pieces, Hawks won't be a push over.
I realize outside of Lucy this is a young team and it may be a tall order, but if they were to make a deep run (sweet 16 & beyond) in March next year I think it would go a long ways with recruiting some of these elite players. They’re likely curious to see how Iowa does without CC and Bluder. I personally have no reservations about Jensen as head coach even if there is not a deep run. Those outside of the state who haven’t been following the program until the last couple years and will likely make their own judgement based on this upcoming season may judge our program more skeptically IMO.
You think this is a young team? They obviously have a large freshman class but there are 8 Juniors and Seniors
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The team lacks experience in some important ways, thats why I would consider it "young". I think Syd knows how to train/play at the level needed, maybe Hannah, and probably Lucy. The rest are a big question mark. I've been waiting on Jada to emerge for a while now, and for Kyle to settle in. They both have potential. Addy should be closing in on finishing an engineering degree, and with experience she may be ready for a Lohouse like last year, but she will also be pushed by Ava, who sounds like is the real deal. This team has some potential pieces, but they have to show it against tough competition. This team does have many of the core peices that won AAU Nike nationals after Cailin clark, and many of them came in with higher ratings than Kate/Gabby/Mckenna/Monica. So its possible the upside is there.
That’s true. They “feel young” to me I guess since some of our upperclassmen haven’t had a lot of consistent playing time in close games due to players from previous classes taking a Covid year. Now when they’re in the game it won’t be to just give a starter a breather and not turn the ball over, but hopefully they’ll be reliable enough to make those game winning plays down the stretch.
Gotta believe there are 3 or 4 players ( most obviously McCabe) who are chomping at the bit to show what they can do. If a couple come thru big time, team can do well!
To clarify...this was me thinking positively and not any inside info😂
No worries, just went looking at visit timelines. Found your post and thought you could be right. I think these two young ladies are our best bets for 2025 additions to go along with Deal and Houston. Fingers crossed.
Edit: Hawks have plenty of open scholarships for the 2025 and 2026 class plus a transfer or two. My count with Houston and Deal committed, we have seven open ships over two years.
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This may be my most checked on thread
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Appreciate all the info
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Always hoping for some good news
Appreciate all the info
Thanks
I have to question Jadas commitment. Seems to me she is along for a good time.
Bluder stayed with a pretty tight rotation the past 3 years heavily relying on experienced upperclassmen (including 5th year players). Therefore, think it is unfair to question Jada’s commitment. IMO, it is just as logical to conclude that she has been solidly committed to the program despite the lack of playing time.
It would be unfair to question Taylor McCabe’s commitment for the same reason. The minutes just weren’t there for these players. I often thought Bluder stayed with the seniors too long with big leads late in the game.
I tend to agree with your thoughts on Jada, but JMO. This year will be an indication one way or the other.
An opinion based on what exactly?
It's baseless speculation.
She will either prove herself on the court or not, but if someone else earns the time that doesn't tell you anything about effort either.
It's baseless speculation.
She will either prove herself on the court or not, but if someone else earns the time that doesn't tell you anything about effort either.
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Taliyah Henderson is going to commit today. She shared an IG story that has what I assume are her top programs (or at least the ones she considered worth mentioning):
Utah, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, TCU, Oregon, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio State, USC, UConn, Stanford.
No mention of Iowa.
Utah, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, TCU, Oregon, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio State, USC, UConn, Stanford.
No mention of Iowa.
I do believe Bourrage's strengths are in her overall versatility, size and hoops IQ. Basketball appears to be #1, 2 and 3 on her list of things to do. A true gym rat. She has the tools to be a lead guard, shooting guard or wing as well as an elite defender not to mention she's bringing all of that with a 6 foot frame. Some kids are basketball players and others are just playing basketball. From what I've seen of her on video and in person, she's a basketball player.
I'm going to feel better when Jan gets some commits.
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Good! She will experience a pathetic game day experience while there!
I just read an article written by Talia Goodman from On3 regarding Jordan Speiser. Talia stated that TCU and OSU have been eliminated and she is down to two schools - Iowa and KState. Her reporting is generally very measured. Hopefully this is accurate information. Anyone have any thoughts (esp Hawkbuck)?
Go Hawks!
Go Hawks!
I remember an article where she talked about the style she thought fit her game, and it sounded a lot closer to ours than K-State's.
Five-star guard Jordan Speiser shines at Nike Nationals, talks wide open recruitment and upcoming visits
Five-star guard Jordan Speiser talks recruitment after having a huge night in Chicago.
247sports.com
I've thought Iowa and K-State were the favorites for months now unless Notre Dame got involved. There's always room for a late surprise, I suppose, but based on that report it appears that hasn't happened.
Pros for Iowa: Iowa is closer to her home than K-State. Iowa is a higher level program at the moment. She seemed to excel with All Iowa Attack and Iowa plays a very similar style. I assume Iowa's NIL is better.
Pros for K-State: I don't know K-State's roster that well, but I assume playing time would be easier there. Depending on where the coaches think she should play, she might be competing with Deal, Houston, Stremlow, Levin, and Mallegni for playing time at Iowa just in her class or the class before. In the same vein, it might be easier for her to become a featured part of the offense at K-State.
You had to get my hopes up. Can you imagine if Speiser and Skinner joined Deal and Houston? One can dream can't he?
Add that to last years class and you would have three long range shooter all at 6 foot or taller in Deal, Speiser and Mallegni. Solid lady in the paint with Hienen. Solid point play with Skinner, Guyton and Stremlow.
Add that to last years class and you would have three long range shooter all at 6 foot or taller in Deal, Speiser and Mallegni. Solid lady in the paint with Hienen. Solid point play with Skinner, Guyton and Stremlow.
Well @GunnerHawk not to get your hopes up more, but a few other talking points on Skinner:
The coaches visiting her clearly shows Iowa is still in the race. I think it's notable, then, that she hasn't publicly taken a visit to any other school since she came to Iowa for the Ohio State game. That's far different than Hays who has taken a ton of visits. Thus far, Skinner has only publicized visits to: Iowa, Utah, Utah State, North Carolina, and Arizona.
Arizona- Jada Williams (a PG and #21 in the class of 2023) is only a sophomore at Arizona and would overlap with Skinner for two seasons. They also added a top 100 PG in the class of 2024 (Lauryn Swann).
North Carolina- Not quite as glaring as Arizona, but Reniya Kelly was #30 in the 2023 class as a PG and would overlap with Skinner for two seasons. They also added a top 100 PG in the class of 2024 (Lanie Grant).
Utah- Just added a 2025 PG (Leonna Snead, #26 in the class) last month.
Utah State- I think everyone would be shocked if she went to a Mountain West school.
Of the major players, Iowa is the only school with a glaring opening at PG after this season without a clear answer to that need either on roster (I'm not counting Guyton because of the injury) or already part of the 2025 class.
The coaches visiting her clearly shows Iowa is still in the race. I think it's notable, then, that she hasn't publicly taken a visit to any other school since she came to Iowa for the Ohio State game. That's far different than Hays who has taken a ton of visits. Thus far, Skinner has only publicized visits to: Iowa, Utah, Utah State, North Carolina, and Arizona.
Arizona- Jada Williams (a PG and #21 in the class of 2023) is only a sophomore at Arizona and would overlap with Skinner for two seasons. They also added a top 100 PG in the class of 2024 (Lauryn Swann).
North Carolina- Not quite as glaring as Arizona, but Reniya Kelly was #30 in the 2023 class as a PG and would overlap with Skinner for two seasons. They also added a top 100 PG in the class of 2024 (Lanie Grant).
Utah- Just added a 2025 PG (Leonna Snead, #26 in the class) last month.
Utah State- I think everyone would be shocked if she went to a Mountain West school.
Of the major players, Iowa is the only school with a glaring opening at PG after this season without a clear answer to that need either on roster (I'm not counting Guyton because of the injury) or already part of the 2025 class.
I've heard for a while now it was K-State as the favorite, BUT that same intel indicated Iowa was NOT in the final few. So, if Iowa now appears in the final 2, that could bode well for the Hawks. The visit with Skinner in Utah should be a home visit with Jan, Raina and other(s).
It doesn't seem playing time should factor into a top tier 5 star recruit's decision. If you're worried about playing time you're not ready for the big time. Competition makes competitors better.
I'm aware this was a supposition.
Agree, It doesn’t seem to be a problem for S.Carolina,UConn,USC, etc.
One of the reasons Clark committed to Iowa is she knew she would have total control of the offense from day 1. Playing time and role absolutely play a part in commitments for recruits, even 5-stars.
