Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

[BHoppy]

What you seem to be stating is an avg star rating (1 - 5) vs my avg position rank (1 - 400).

Example:
Player 1 Stars: 4 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 4 = 4.4 avg (is this considered a composite 4-star?)
Player 2 Stars: 4 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 5 = 4.6 avg (is this considered a composite 5-star?)

Wonder where the line is drawn between a composite 4-star and composite 5-star?
Is it 4.5 or greater for a composite 5-star? Is it anything over 4 a for composite 5-star?

Don't know if I like this as I like to know their avg position rank.

Was hoping it was based on avg position rank where anything over top 15 avg, top 20 avg or even top 25 avg are considered composite 5-stars.

Anyways, thanks for your reply.

I think individual sites determine the cut off. As we know a 5.7 in rivals is a 3 star but 5.8 is a 4 star. A 6.0 is also a 4 star but 6.1 a 5 star.
I attached an article that give a simple explanation of their ranking system. Also, below is the composite for 247.

This probably is not what you are looking for, but I do understand what you are saying.

https://www.cougcenter.com/wsu-foot...n-247-star-rating-system-national-signing-day

For example, 247:

"The 247 Composite Rating is a proprietary algorithm that compiles prospect "rankings" and "ratings" listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services. It converts average industry ranks and ratings into a linear composite index capping at 1.0000, which indicates a consensus No. 1 prospect across all services."

 

[hawkod]

Yeah, I don’t think it is a big deal. Good intentions and clearly trying to support her either way.
I’m sure we reached out as well, but it wasn’t in the article.

P.S. Her dad still will randomly tweet about or engages with some Iowa related tweets sometimes.

Yeah, they've both liked some of my Iowa-related comments. Unable to message either of them now, but I completely get it. I'm sure the attention is overbearing.

 

[Tom Paris]

Hi Tom,

Thank you for the info. Did your source say why she isn't interested in Iowa? Does she have a target school in mind or is there something specific towards Iowa?

Thank you

Nope. Nothing.

 

[BGHAWK]

I guess i dont get it. Wasnt Dawn just joking around?

I don't know, was she? Regardless, she made the statement.

 

[Ad-Hawk]

And it seems like Lewis, despite her numerous visits, appears to be quite lukewarm on actually committing.

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[HIWILLE]

That's the difference between you and I. You put trust in ESPN's eval and I'm not a fan of ESPN. Doesn't mean they're worthless. Many years ago I liked them, but they have fallen off a cliff in recent years, imho. In some sense, I really hope the place goes under. But I digress.

Btw, what I highlighted from your ESPN quote on your last post above, you can change Skinner to Deal

Just my feeling from as much as I can read on what's happening in recruiting and research, I would feel confidence is as follows...but we all know recruiting is fickle

1) Jenica, I can see her magical especially if we up our offense.
2) McKenna, though I feel it's higher since her injury and really due to the effect of how it's a family atmosphere and program that protects and never gives up on their players (I don't need to hear the one off idiots takes)
3) Addison, call it the Jordan Speiser fears.
4) Kate, but she would actually be the least surprising next to Jenica in all honesty. The problem is getting her out of the South, Southwest, specifically LSU....and I think this experience helped immensely.
As for the rest we might be linked to, getting Ashlyn would send me catatonic and Olivia Vukosa would send me comatose as I think she already has a UCONN letter 😂

In my humble opinion, getting Jenica and McKenna (praying for her health and it has nothing to do with how she would fit in the program), combined with Addie and Layla WITH our young core will let us be in the conversation as one of the best in the country for years to come. Interesting times coming up and I feel there will be at least one surprise 😀

I’m telling you people don’t forget Journey Houston. The last half of the season she’s turned it on more. To me it’s been very noticeable and so has her stats. To be honest with you the last six games I take her over DB

 

[Matt1nb7]

Some pics of Deal, Bjorn, and Chastain in here.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Just my feeling from as much as I can read on what's happening in recruiting and research, I would feel confidence is as follows...but we all know recruiting is fickle

1) Jenica, I can see her magical especially if we up our offense.
2) McKenna, though I feel it's higher since her injury and really due to the effect of how it's a family atmosphere and program that protects and never gives up on their players (I don't need to hear the one off idiots takes)
3) Addison, call it the Jordan Speiser fears.
4) Kate, but she would actually be the least surprising next to Jenica in all honesty. The problem is getting her out of the South, Southwest, specifically LSU....and I think this experience helped immensely.
As for the rest we might be linked to, getting Ashlyn would send me catatonic and Olivia Vukosa would send me comatose as I think she already has a UCONN letter 😂

In my humble opinion, getting Jenica and McKenna (praying for her health and it has nothing to do with how she would fit in the program), combined with Addie and Layla WITH our young core will let us be in the conversation as one of the best in the country for years to come. Interesting times coming up and I feel there will be at least one surprise 😀

Think I'm on board with most everything you said except maybe your statement in #4 above, "The problem is getting her out of the South, Southwest, specifically LSU."

Been documenting Kate's visits. Did a post on Kate back in early December and @Scott559 replied. In his reply, he stated an interesting comment about LSU that may have soured Kate's impressions about them. Kate has now taken her last two visits to TN and IA since I wrote that post. However, according to David's article below she wants to take a couple more visits. You can read that post here.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

C'mon man, Chad's a great Hawk, who let his daughter pick the school where she thought she best fit. I'd put you in the so-so Hawk category. Nope .... pure traitor. Hawks don't let their kids grow up without bleeding black and gold. I chalk this up to bad parenting ... just sayin'!

iowa.forums.rivals.com

That being said, what Kate statements have you heard that are positive towards LSU that concern you?


If I had to make a list today on Kate's top 4 it would be Georgia Tech #1 with IA, SC and TN equally thereafter. However, I'm interested in why you believe LSU is in the mix here.
Kate Harpring - On3's Predition Machine:

Kate Harpring RPM

Kate Harpring Recruiting Prediction Machine Powered By Spiny

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Here are some quotes that are most likely in David's Early Buzz article (dated 2/2/25) from google search text results as this is a paywall article. It seems clear Kate Harpring will not be making her decision soon on where she will go.

"2025 signee Addie Deal absolutely did all she could to hang out with Harpring and give her pitch. Loves the idea of the 1-2 punch they have."

"Kate Harpring sees an easy culture fit with Iowa and knows that it would be an easy transition. Raina Harmon and Jan Jensen have done a ..."

"The early word is that Harpring wants to make a couple more visits and take her recruitment into the summer. But it's safe to say that there will be no atmosphere that will top what took place in Carver-Hawkeye."

Anyone have access? There are also 18 comments at the time of this post. Those 18 comments are probably more valuable than the article from my experience.

https://247sports.com/college/iowa/article/early-buzz-from-iowa-womens-basketball-big-recruiting-weekend-245132745/

It seems Kate has taken all 9 visits now she initially wanted to take. Wonder where Kate is deciding to "make a couple more visits?" One could be Maryland according to On3's prediction machine. It will be interesting to see who else she adds to the 9 universities with these couple extra visits according to David's article.

 

[Matt1nb7]

Think I'm on board with most everything you said except maybe your statement in #4 above, "The problem is getting her out of the South, Southwest, specifically LSU."

Been documenting Kate's visits. Did a post on Kate back in early December and @Scott559 replied. In his reply, he stated an interesting comment about LSU that may have soured Kate's impressions about them. Kate has now taken her last two visits to TN and IA since I wrote that post. However, according to David's article below she wants to take a couple more visits. You can read that post here.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

C'mon man, Chad's a great Hawk, who let his daughter pick the school where she thought she best fit. I'd put you in the so-so Hawk category. Nope .... pure traitor. Hawks don't let their kids grow up without bleeding black and gold. I chalk this up to bad parenting ... just sayin'!

iowa.forums.rivals.com

That being said, what Kate statements have you heard that are positive towards LSU that concern you?


If I had to make a list today on Kate's top 4 it would be Georgia Tech #1 with IA, SC and TN equally thereafter. However, I'm interested in why you believe LSU is in the mix here.
Kate Harpring - On3's Predition Machine:

Kate Harpring RPM

Kate Harpring Recruiting Prediction Machine Powered By Spiny

www.on3.com

Here are some quotes that are most likely in David's Early Buzz article (dated 2/2/25) from google search text results as this is a paywall article. It seems clear Kate Harpring will not be making her decision soon on where she will go.

"2025 signee Addie Deal absolutely did all she could to hang out with Harpring and give her pitch. Loves the idea of the 1-2 punch they have."

"Kate Harpring sees an easy culture fit with Iowa and knows that it would be an easy transition. Raina Harmon and Jan Jensen have done a ..."

"The early word is that Harpring wants to make a couple more visits and take her recruitment into the summer. But it's safe to say that there will be no atmosphere that will top what took place in Carver-Hawkeye."

Anyone have access? There are also 18 comments at the time of this post. Those 18 comments are probably more valuable than the article from my experience.

https://247sports.com/college/iowa/article/early-buzz-from-iowa-womens-basketball-big-recruiting-weekend-245132745/

It seems Kate has taken all 9 visits now she initially wanted to take. Wonder where Kate is deciding to "make a couple more visits?" One could be Maryland according to On3's prediction machine. It will be interesting to see who else she adds to the 9 universities with these couple extra visits according to David's article.

How much do you buy those predictions percentages?

According to that we basically have no shot at Woliczko and Vukosa is most likely going Ohio State

 

[Herkylian]

Think I'm on board with most everything you said except maybe your statement in #4 above, "The problem is getting her out of the South, Southwest, specifically LSU."

Been documenting Kate's visits. Did a post on Kate back in early December and @Scott559 replied. In his reply, he stated an interesting comment about LSU that may have soured Kate's impressions about them. Kate has now taken her last two visits to TN and IA since I wrote that post. However, according to David's article below she wants to take a couple more visits. You can read that post here.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

C'mon man, Chad's a great Hawk, who let his daughter pick the school where she thought she best fit. I'd put you in the so-so Hawk category. Nope .... pure traitor. Hawks don't let their kids grow up without bleeding black and gold. I chalk this up to bad parenting ... just sayin'!

iowa.forums.rivals.com

That being said, what Kate statements have you heard that are positive towards LSU that concern you?


If I had to make a list today on Kate's top 4 it would be Georgia Tech #1 with IA, SC and TN equally thereafter. However, I'm interested in why you believe LSU is in the mix here.
Kate Harpring - On3's Predition Machine:

Kate Harpring RPM

Kate Harpring Recruiting Prediction Machine Powered By Spiny

www.on3.com

Here are some quotes that are most likely in David's Early Buzz article (dated 2/2/25) from google search text results as this is a paywall article. It seems clear Kate Harpring will not be making her decision soon on where she will go.

"2025 signee Addie Deal absolutely did all she could to hang out with Harpring and give her pitch. Loves the idea of the 1-2 punch they have."

"Kate Harpring sees an easy culture fit with Iowa and knows that it would be an easy transition. Raina Harmon and Jan Jensen have done a ..."

"The early word is that Harpring wants to make a couple more visits and take her recruitment into the summer. But it's safe to say that there will be no atmosphere that will top what took place in Carver-Hawkeye."

Anyone have access? There are also 18 comments at the time of this post. Those 18 comments are probably more valuable than the article from my experience.

https://247sports.com/college/iowa/article/early-buzz-from-iowa-womens-basketball-big-recruiting-weekend-245132745/

It seems Kate has taken all 9 visits now she initially wanted to take. Wonder where Kate is deciding to "make a couple more visits?" One could be Maryland according to On3's prediction machine. It will be interesting to see who else she adds to the 9 universities with these couple extra visits according to David's article.

This is all the information I love to see and even when information proves me wrong. The current information for Kate is so recent because of her visit.

She has a litany of teams after her, Tennessee never really bothered me with her. I agree GT has a real great familiarity with her and due to her father playing there. Georgia is a factor as well as Alabama, but until LSU isn't a factor in a young ladies recruitment, I always fear them.

Again, I appreciate your input as it is on point. If Kate had to commit in the next week, I'd feel phenomenal about our chances, but like I said, recruiting is fickle and a Maryland could even sneak in and steal her. The great thing with her is that I believe she has the same head on her shoulders as Addie. She's not going to be swayed by the flavor of the week who rolls out the red carpet and fireworks. Just like Addie and McKenna, I feel that she wants to be a part of a family as opposed to a circus. Which obviously works out for Iowa. Now it's fingers crossed and I pray we get all of them 😀

 

[chesapeake bay dog]

Quite the interview with Chastain on TOS.

 

[Franisdaman]

Jan's right.

No recruit will experience anything close to what they experience during a visit to Iowa City.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Tytyhawk]

I believe she was there only out of the kindness of Jan…requested an official and Jensen gave it to her even though she’s not coming here. Very good source on this. Minds can be changed but this is what I was just told. She wanted to come to the game.

Sure jan

 

[letsgosports]

Kate Harpring posted her visit pictures— Show this post some love if you please. 🐣

 

[Hawkaholic18]

Hire her dad!

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

How much do you buy those predictions percentages?

According to that we basically have no shot at Woliczko and Vukosa is most likely going Ohio State

Give 0% to the percentages they give. Like these predictions for who is in the mix. Don't give a rats ass about the %s given coz it's mostly if not all social media driven which skews it. Use my own intel, intel of others on this board and other boards for the %s.


On record here saying Vukosa is a UCONN lean because of the video I posted. That post is here.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

Does anyone know of any of our 2026 recruits where we're not in their top X list who hasn't committed yet? I don't recall one. I can think of 3 of the top of my head who have list out we're on and not committed yet. In Play Hawkeyes: Not Committed: 1) McKenna Woliczko (Top 10) 2) Amari Byles...

iowa.forums.rivals.com

Have a post on Woliczko here.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

C'mon man, Chad's a great Hawk, who let his daughter pick the school where she thought she best fit. I'd put you in the so-so Hawk category. Nope .... pure traitor. Hawks don't let their kids grow up without bleeding black and gold. I chalk this up to bad parenting ... just sayin'!

iowa.forums.rivals.com

What I didn't realize about the Woliczko post at that time is that it was possibility a 4-day visit by the Woliczko family on their own dime. That's some serious consideration to a university that we got.
10/10/24 - Visit (Oct 10-13) 4 days:



Now back to my thoughts on Kate.
Place Georgia Tech 1st because:
1) "Matt Harpring starred from 1994-1998 for legendary Georgia Tech head basketball coach Bobby Cremins as a four-year starter and a three-time All-ACC selection."

Harpring brings Tech family legacy to football field

Years after his father Matt was dynamic on the basketball court, Luke is making a name for himself on the gridiron

georgiatech.rivals.com

2) It's the only school she has visited (recruitment related visits) more than once that I can tell.
3) Georgia Tech is in the top 25.

If I went by the site prediction %s, I'd have Georgia in the mix also but I don't. Atlanta, Georgia is near or where they live now. She may stay home but this family is well traveled so home doesn't seem to be a priority to them.

Obviously this is like a Maddyn Greenway situation to us. Doesn't mean she will end up at Georgia Tech.

Put TN in the mix now coz of their top 2 '25 recruiting class. Suspect Kate is going to play no matter where she goes so she can nudge one of those '25 TN recruits out. However, TN has a lot of substitutions so this may work against TN if Kate wants a lot of PT to put on a show for the fans like she can at IA.

 

[citizenHawk]

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Kate Harpring posted her visit pictures— Show this post some love if you please. 🐣

I know the answer I like to that question!

Looks like she was able to meet CC at the shoot around. 👍

 

[MitchLL]

For those that have seen Lewis play more than I have(2/3X), I think she does everything good, but not great at specific parts of her game.

Am I wrong?

 

[wondergrape]

For those that have seen her play more than I have(2/3X), I think she does everything good, but not great at specific parts of her game.

Am I wrong?

Who?

 

[MitchLL]

Who?

Lewis.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Lewis.

What I see a lot people do on this forum is they seem to focus on offensive production and let the defense/intangibles slide off their back as it has very little meaning. We see that currently with a thread about Guyton's last game. Guyton didn't shoot that well. However, her being able to break the press and her defense on JuJu don't show up in a box score very well.

Others say Guyton played a good game. I say she played a great game. Why? Imho, if no one else can break that press and if we can't find someone else to replace Kylie Feuerbach (foul trouble) to defend JuJu, we don't win that game. These people make others around them better as well. Guyton doesn't get that ball up the floor, Lucy doesn't have a chance at making Big Ten Co-Player of the Week and National Player of the Week!



These are side intangibles that get lost in the overall skillset of a player. Jenica possesses these side skillsets as does Guyton besides their own offensive skills.

I did a post on Lewis here several months back. Click on Derrick Beechum's eval of her as well. She has fantastic skills on both ends of the court. The reason they don't look like they're great is because they are "we" players who also help make others look great.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

You normally tell high school girls to what they need to do. Kind of weird. I will stick with she needs to do whatever she wants with her life. What?

iowa.forums.rivals.com

 

[Matt1nb7]

Clark with Bjorn for a Kansas City event

 

[Franisdaman]

Clark with Bjorn for a Kansas City event

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that can't hurt things!

dang, Caitlin has done so much (and continues to do so much) for this program

 

[TX_DeputyDude]

What I see a lot people do on this forum is they seem to focus on offensive production and let the defense/intangibles slide off their back as it has very little meaning. We see that currently with a thread about Guyton's last game. Guyton didn't shoot that well. However, her being able to break the press and her defense on JuJu don't show up in a box score very well.

Others say Guyton played a good game. I say she played a great game. Why? Imho, if no one else can break that press and if we can't find someone else to replace Kylie Feuerbach (foul trouble) to defend JuJu, we don't win that game. These people make others around them better as well. Guyton doesn't get that ball up the floor, Lucy doesn't have a chance at making Big Ten Co-Player of the Week and National Player of the Week!

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These are side intangibles that get lost in the overall skillset of a player. Jenica possesses these side skillsets as does Guyton besides their own offensive skills.

I did a post on Lewis here several months back. Click on Derrick Beechum's eval of her as well. She has fantastic skills on both ends of the court. The reason they don't look like they're great is because they are "we" players who also help make others look great.

Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

You normally tell high school girls to what they need to do. Kind of weird. I will stick with she needs to do whatever she wants with her life. What?

iowa.forums.rivals.com

After seeing Lewis play on three occasions, once last year and twice this year, the player comparison that immediately came to mind is a shorter version of Shyanne Sellers at Maryland. IMO they have similar skill sets. I realize there is a substantial age difference but Jenna is bonafide two-way player who makes others better.

 

[Hawkeye1984]

Wow. That is pretty discouraging.

And it seems like Lewis, despite her numerous visits, appears to be quite lukewarm on actually committing.

Can’t blame Jan for shooting for the stars. Hopefully she has a good selection of second tier recruits that her staff has good relationships with.

Why is this shooting for the stars??? I don’t understand why we cannot recruit with the best teams now?? I thought our back to back final fours and championship games would change the tides if it doesn’t we need to ask some serious questions?!

 

[Matt1nb7]

 

[citizenHawk]

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Cool that Deal, Harpring, and Chastain had access to the team and shoot-around (presumed). And doubly cool that Harpring brought the whole family.

Do signed players like Deal still have NCAA recruiting restrictions, or does that sort of thing morph into "junior members of the program"?

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Latest from David Eickholt regarding 5 recruits. Seems to be an unlocked article.

1) Feels even more confident about his Jenica Lewis crystal ball prediction to IA.
2) Optimism towards Finley Chastain to the point he'd be surprised if she isn't a Hawk. It's looking like he has an interview with her on Friday.
3) Kate Harpring loved her IA visit. Thinks it's realistic to land her but it won't be easy. Stremlow & Harpring really connected.
4) Addison Bjorn is an uphill battle.
5) Hoping to interview McKenna Woliczko next week.

https://247sports.com/article/iowa-womens-basketball-recruiting-buzz-hawkeyes-open-february-with-impressive-showing-245239619/

 

[HIWILLE]

That was a great article to read.🙏🤞

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[HIWILLE]

sounds like we have a Soso chance, that’s all we can ask for

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Ad-Hawk]

Latest from David Eickholt regarding 5 recruits. Seems to be an unlocked article.

1) Feels even more confident about his Jenica Lewis crystal ball prediction to IA.
2) Optimism towards Finley Chastain to the point he'd be surprised if she isn't a Hawk. It's looking like he has an interview with her on Friday.
3) Kate Harpring loved her IA visit. Thinks it's realistic to land her but it won't be easy. Stremlow & Harpring really connected.
4) Addison Bjorn is an uphill battle.
5) Hoping to interview McKenna Woliczko next week.

https://247sports.com/article/iowa-womens-basketball-recruiting-buzz-hawkeyes-open-february-with-impressive-showing-245239619/

Also says the notion that Harpring only visited as a courtesy is nonsense

 

[HIWILLE]

You can’t help to notice the definition of her thigh muscles. Strong kid, no doubt.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Also says the notion that Harpring only visited as a courtesy is nonsense

Well of course it is. Anyone believing such bs should consider lining up for a lobotomy. Had a good laugh reading that.

If it ever came to light that it really was a courtesy, I believe someone is going to be called to the carpet. Misuse of time and funds when you can just buy tickets. Jan was getting closer to the doghouse already with the losing streak. If she loses this game by 25+, I don't think it's a good look for her. She's just going to invite more suspicion of how she manages the team and then extends it even further on how she manages recruits. Why would you take the chance to dig a bigger hole for yourself when there are other safer options. Made no sense to me.

The purpose to get her here or anyone else is to:
1) Experience the WOW factor live to land them 1st. It just may be the tipping point for someone on the fence.
2) Plant seeds for the portal if they go to a team that doesn't pan out.

With sold out crowds, it's a real player's dream to get so much praise and to be a instant celebrity for tons of autographs (eg Lucy Olsen).
Just like TCU WOWs with NIL. Our extra special WOW factor is sellouts and 110+ decibels.
Guess who's going to stay longer when a bigger check is being rolled out from somewhere else?

 

[Scott559]

Just like TCU WOWs with NIL. Our extra special WOW factor is sellouts and 110+ decibels.
Guess who's going to stay longer when a bigger check is being rolled out from somewhere else?

First let me say I know nothing about TCU and they may have a great culture, That said NIL can buy players, Culture is more of a long term investment, Not only in recruiting but also player development. I believe being NIL driven would make it rather easy to bring in a player and if they don’t develop as quickly as you like they just go buy another player.

While I am not a huge fan of the portal I do like the ability to plug an obvious hole ( Lucy). Don’t think I would be a fan of portal recruiting being equal or above traditional H.S. recruiting.

 

[TX_DeputyDude]

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Fran,
Why do you clog every thread with the same social media links? Tends to explain why recruiting threads have 40, 50 and 60 pages of posts. People do tend to read more than just one thread regarding year to year recruiting.

 

[JEDN]

Leave Fran alone, he posts more relevant info than most of you whiners combined.

 

[Matt1nb7]

Latest from David Eickholt regarding 5 recruits. Seems to be an unlocked article.

1) Feels even more confident about his Jenica Lewis crystal ball prediction to IA.
2) Optimism towards Finley Chastain to the point he'd be surprised if she isn't a Hawk. It's looking like he has an interview with her on Friday.
3) Kate Harpring loved her IA visit. Thinks it's realistic to land her but it won't be easy. Stremlow & Harpring really connected.
4) Addison Bjorn is an uphill battle.
5) Hoping to interview McKenna Woliczko next week.

https://247sports.com/article/iowa-womens-basketball-recruiting-buzz-hawkeyes-open-february-with-impressive-showing-245239619/

On 2… Chastain’s twitter feed is crazy amount Hawkeyes obviously with having a visit but it’s overloaded now!

4 & 5.. Always got the vibe that we had a better shot at Woliczko than Bjorn(could be completely wrong).. I wonder if Woliczko didn’t just have surgery if she would’ve been their Sunday.