Another thing about Lewis' stats on offense...in high school at Johnston, she's surrounded by D-1 teammates and doesn't have to be a huge scorer.
She's very physical.
She's very physical.
Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread
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Well said….Greenway’s drive & aggressiveness is what takes her game to the next level.
A unique advantage for Lewis is that her dad is one of the best b-ball skills coaches in Iowa. His ball-handling/footwork drills(thru 360 Select?) are top-notch & helped his undersized son become one of the top PGs in the state a couple years ago.
2026 Addison Bjorn at Kansas.
2026 Ellie Muller had a recent visit, but I don't recall an offer going out to her yet. Someone else know about an offer?
2027 Katie Muller had a recent visit, but I don't recall an offer going out to her yet. Someone else know about an offer?
2025 Jaliya Davis was a recruit as well. Pretty sure she is a no go as Iowa seemed to close the book on 2025 already.
2026 Ellie Muller had a recent visit, but I don't recall an offer going out to her yet. Someone else know about an offer?
2027 Katie Muller had a recent visit, but I don't recall an offer going out to her yet. Someone else know about an offer?
2025 Jaliya Davis was a recruit as well. Pretty sure she is a no go as Iowa seemed to close the book on 2025 already.
“UK basketball a finalist for daughter of former NFL star. Here’s what makes her elite.” Published November 12, 2024
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article295257534.html
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article295257534.html
Perhaps, but if she was priority #1 in the class of 2026, I believe the Iowa staff would have had her commitment a year ago.
I think the staff has concerns OR they are optimistic with Jenica Lewis.
jmo.
I have no inside info..,I am a nobody on info
But anyone the believes one of the best scorers in high school history, that also can dish to teammates, that Jan has known she was wearing diapers, is not a priority #1, is crazy.
One takeaway I had from Chad Leistikow's piece on Addie Deal yesterday was that he listed her as a point guard. I had assumed Deal would play the 2 or 3 at Iowa, but if the coaches intend to develop her as a point guard that could potentially explain why Greenway's interest in Iowa cooled and why Lewis is a priority.
Greenway is ideally a PG in college. If Iowa intends to play Deal there, Iowa seemingly has its answer at PG for 3 of the years Greenway would be in college. It could be a similar situation to what happened with Greenway and Duke when Skinner committed.
Lewis, meanwhile, is ideally at 2 in college. If Deal plays PG, Iowa doesn't have a 2 in the 2025 class. Guyton and Stremlow can play the 2, but it isn't necessarily their ideal position either. From a roster construction perspective getting a great 2 makes sense if Deal is the 1.
Greenway is ideally a PG in college. If Iowa intends to play Deal there, Iowa seemingly has its answer at PG for 3 of the years Greenway would be in college. It could be a similar situation to what happened with Greenway and Duke when Skinner committed.
Lewis, meanwhile, is ideally at 2 in college. If Deal plays PG, Iowa doesn't have a 2 in the 2025 class. Guyton and Stremlow can play the 2, but it isn't necessarily their ideal position either. From a roster construction perspective getting a great 2 makes sense if Deal is the 1.
Respect your take away
Also do not believe that any one the knows Iowa Women basketball would make a decision based on that….history has proven (with Jan as not the head) that Iowa will put the best 5 on the floor
No question that Maddyn knows more about Iowa women’s basketball than any of us.
Braydon, I think you partially misread the article. At the beginning she's referred to as Mater Dei's point guard, but later Chad says, "Deal is considered a combo guard in college..." So I'd expect her to be a 2 or even a 3 that could fill in at the point. Her previous coach raves about her rebounding.
The full quote was "Deal is considered a combo guard in college who can play the point or on the wing."
Elsewhere he said, "Like Clark, Deal is a 6-foot point guard." and mentioned she would play PG this year for Mater Dei.
I'm not trying to say Deal will definitively play PG at Iowa. Just that I had originally thought of her as a 2/3 but the article suggests PG is on the table. And Deal at PG could also explain a focus on Lewis.
I live in CIML territory and have seen Lewis 4 or 5 times; she always seemed like more of a 2, at least at the high school level. Does she play PG in AAU?
Why is it ok for South Carolina, UConn, LSU, etc to load up a deep bench with talent but not us? If they want to come here and you have roster space you take these top flight recruits. Then it is up to them to prove they deserve playing time early or they’ll have to develop. Why can’t we be one of those destination schools?
She's definitely a 2. Aaliyah Crump was the primary ball handler this year for AIA. She can certainly help with bringing the ball up but that is not where she's going to flourish.
Skim Milkey on twitter put a gif for Kentucky on twitter.
Chad Greenway follows Kenny Brooks and Kentucky Women’s bball on instagram.
Maddyn follows Brooks and Kentucky.. Kentucky is the only team in her top 6 she follows.
Chad Greenway follows Kenny Brooks and Kentucky Women’s bball on instagram.
Maddyn follows Brooks and Kentucky.. Kentucky is the only team in her top 6 she follows.
Pretty easy trip for Bjorn to visit KU. She plays about 40 minutes away on the Missouri side of the state line.
I'm never going to question Hawkbuck again lol.
Now hopefully this means we can all move on from Greenway lol.
I did months ago. I don't think we were in her final three. Definitely a talented player, good luck to her at Kentucky.
The coach’s description of Greenway, together with her elite talent, is what separates MG from every other prospect on Iowa’s radar, including Lewis IMO.
Tough loss for Iowa if she ends up elsewhere.
Yep, just went out this morning.
So this is not the same Skim Milkey reference that went out 2 days ago to another 5⭐️ recruit (Kaelyn Carroll) who also committed to Kentucky. on the same day.
Someone on the the-boneyard thinks it is Agot. However, Agot is projected to Michigan State by Jr. All Star a few days ago.
Jr. All Star got the Stanford commit right on signing day so they are 1 for 1 of those four listed.
On the surface, this seems like it could be the that dreaded commitment we didn't want to hear about. The other info you supplied pretty much sounds like coffin hammer to nail at this point.
Their new coach is fantastic to be fair. However, yeah, I would venture to say we're a much better program overall than Kentucky is top to bottom but he's just getting started. I'd personally love for them to punch Mularky in the mouth a few times.
You know, random thought here, I was also thinking it very well may end up that Clark could be our coach after Jan is done. That's if she has any aspirations or desire for it of course. Someone like her though, I could easily see it. At that point, I wonder where we'll be and the kind of recruits we'll be getting. It'd be five star after five star at that point. I'd love to see any recruits tell Clark no lol. Especially after she wins 4-6 WNBA titles, and is, at least arguably, considered the greatest professional woman baller there has been, which, she will be in the discussion for obviously.
Anyway, just a random post here.
Anyway, just a random post here.
When you say Maddyn’s elite talent separates her from every prospect are you referring to guards only? I would take Woliczko over Greenway in a heartbeat, And while Maddyn is indeed talented I don’t believe she is clearly a superior player to Lewis or Kussow, She is clearly a better scorer but I’m not sure about her being a better overall player.
Deal has good size and strikes me as a SG/SF combo even if she could play PG. She just has a wide array of skills, size and athleticism. She basically brings a second PG to the floor and by putting her at SG or even SF you're just adding to the passing of your starting unit. At 6'0" she can fit in almost anywhere, so if you don't land a good PG you can put her there, but if you do then you can slide her over.
She isn't a PG who beats you with pure speed and penetration, so if you have a 5'9" type burner PG then you play that person at PG and let Deal create from the wing. I think that's ideal, but the best part about Deal is that she is super flexible - like a very high end utility infielder.
She isn't a PG who beats you with pure speed and penetration, so if you have a 5'9" type burner PG then you play that person at PG and let Deal create from the wing. I think that's ideal, but the best part about Deal is that she is super flexible - like a very high end utility infielder.
Great player doesn’t mean she would be a great coach, Who know’s. I can see coaching being in Kate Martins future, Not sure about C.C.
Hearing reports that Maddyn announced that she will be committing tomorrow. That most likely aligns with Skim Milkey's Kentucky post this morning.
Thanks for posting that confirmation. I've heard it on several forum boards, but there was no twitter post to confirm like you just posted.
Origianlly it was reported she would announce it today.
"When I play at EYBL, I play more of a true point guard role and passing first.” The 5-foot-8 point guard from Plymouth (Minnesota) Providence Academy also told On3 that she's set to make her commitment on November 15. “My relationship with the coaches is important,” Greenway said."
Elite 2026 recruit Maddyn Greenway narrows to 6, sets commitment date
Elite 2026 recruit Maddyn Greenway has narrowed her list to six finalists, she told On3 -- Iowa, Stanford, Kentucky, UCLA, Clemson and Duke.
How you classify a point guard or a shooting guard, in this system, is important but not the end all. Right now, either Kylie, Lucy or Sydney can bring the ball up and start the offense. If you remove Clark from the mind & have good ball handlers 1-3, it is a different game.
So, whether Deal is a 1 or a 2? Meh. You can never have enough quality players to handle the ball and it can be harder to scout when you have options. She will be another huge piece to an already talented team and I look forward to it.
So, whether Deal is a 1 or a 2? Meh. You can never have enough quality players to handle the ball and it can be harder to scout when you have options. She will be another huge piece to an already talented team and I look forward to it.
Why does everybody keep rehashing this. She's going to Kentucky, let's move on. Harpring (wishful thinking), Lewis or Kussow hopefully. I still think Guyton and Stremlow are solid point guard prospects.
The key to next years class is at PF and wing.
The key to next years class is at PF and wing.
If her name was Maddyn Green people would be upset but less hung up.
It’s the attachment to a possible legacy Hawk and a great one that seemed for years she was destined to go to Iowa. It’ll suck that she’s going to another school, especially if she becomes a star..
Best way for the wound to heal is if Jan pulls in some high level recruits in this class.
It’s the attachment to a possible legacy Hawk and a great one that seemed for years she was destined to go to Iowa. It’ll suck that she’s going to another school, especially if she becomes a star..
Best way for the wound to heal is if Jan pulls in some high level recruits in this class.
If she goes elsewhere, as expected- let's not burn any bridges; not justified because it is her life, she deserves what she chooses and, by the way, she has at least one younger sister who is reported to be at least her equal! Just saying. ( Also, the majority of you all have previously been disappointed by at least one other female.)
No, Did you read the referenced article? I said the coach’s description about her energy and competitiveness (“her engine always runs hot”), together with her elite talent, is what separates MG. She has a huge gas tank and an extra gear fueled by a fierce desire to win.
Dribbling the length of the floor as time expired to score the game winning basket for a state BB championship and taking a pass to maneuver by defenders and score the game winning goal in OT to win a MN state soccer championship are two recent examples. Some players have it, some don’t.
I appreciate your thoughts, Don’t get me wrong I wish Maddyn would have picked Iowa, I just don’t view it as a program changing loss.
