Iowa WBB Class of 2026 Recruiting Thread

[Scott559]

The second one must be a clone fan.😁

The confusing and somewhat hilarious part is the one saying she is going to go elsewhere says he is friends with her dad. The other that says Iowa still leads says he has direct contact with the Johnston coaching staff. At this point I am choosing not to believe anything in regard to her recruitment.

 

[GunnerHawk]

The confusing and somewhat hilarious part is the one saying she is going to go elsewhere says he is friends with her dad. The other that says Iowa still leads says he has direct contact with the Johnston coaching staff. At this point I am choosing not to believe anything in regard to her recruitment.

Agreed, why speculate. Let's relax and hope she becomes a Hawk.

 

[Kurt Johnson]

So here's my take on next year's team, by position, in order to evaluate our recruiting needs. Two things must be addressed; Hannah developing as a 4, and finding an effective PG. So let's assume Hannah works on her face-up game and develops a better offensive repertoire. So now at the 5, Ava Heiden is a starter and, becomes a real force in the B1G, backed by Hays from Alaska. Pretty solid there, but always still looking for another big to come in in '26 or '27. At the 4, if Hannah can play it; she'll be backed by Mallegni, who is not quite big enough or developed enough to be an effective 4 on a national level. She might end up being more of a 3/wing if she gets her outside shooting going, and works on her body and speed/power. So we still need a good 4, even in the 2025 class as a possible transfer? (definite area of need). At the 3, and let's say Kylie comes back; we are ok there if Journey works out as a 3, and Addie Deal can also help fill that role. Now the guards: We have a bevy of nice players there, T Mc could start at the 2, but its a full roster of combo guards Guyton, Stremlow, Deal, with a lot of talent, but unfortunately no clear PG. So to me, we're looking at either transfers is the 2025 season; and/or a talented PG or great PF/4 as recruits in 2026. I know we have a few such players on that short list; but who do y'all think would best fit the bill, and how likely are they to commit? I do believe that Jan weathered the storm, and the team has retained enough status to keep the recruiting fires alive.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

I went back and revised my last post with the Kussow visits. Here's a quick updated post on Iowa's targets in this class. I'll use ESPN's ranking. If I'm wrong about something please correct me and I'll edit this.

For fun I'll add a % chance of ending up at Iowa. I'm going to be conservative with it, though, because in most cases it still feels very early in the player's recruitment.

Harpring (2): Visited recently. No Top X list. All the big schools want her. No clear favorite from what I can see. 10%

Vukosa (4): Iowa in her Top 16. Hasn't visited. Probably not realistic until she does. 1%

Woliczko (6): Iowa in her Top 10. She visited unofficially and her family seemed to enjoy it. No clear favorite. 15%

Jones (8): has visited. No Top X list. Never got the sense Iowa had a great chance. 5%

Crittendon (10): Iowa offered but I don't think she's visited yet. No Top X list. 2%

Bjorn (11): Has visited several times. Iowa in her Top 15. Taking officials to Texas and UConn soon. Texas was seen as a frontrunner at one point (and maybe still). 22%

Lewis (15): Has visited many times. No Top X list. Has visited plenty of other schools too, but none standout as clear favorites. I'm not willing to go as far as David did, but she seems like the most likely player in this class to commit to Iowa so far. 40%

Kussow (16): Has visited 2 or 3 times. No Top X list. Keeps her recruiting pretty quiet. The multiple visits now and what she's said she's looking for makes me think Iowa has a real shot. 33%

Koupal (21): Has visited once. No Top X list. I still don't see many signs of mutual interest yet beyond the one visit. Part of that could be Iowa likes Bjorn and Woliczko better at the 4 and already has Heiden and Hays at the 5. 5%

Krstevski (26): Visited once. No Top X list. Not sure Iowa takes another 5-only player in this class with Heiden and Hays in the two classes before. 5%

Ragone (28): Visited once. No Top X list. Most of her other visits are closer to home. 5%

Greenway (18) and Oehrlein (43): committed to Kentucky and Minnesota respectively.

As we consider the 2026 class, it's worth looking at how the 2024 and 2025 classes will likely impact Iowa's depth chart for the 2026/2027 season. That helps show what Iowa's needs are in the class and how some prospects might fit.

5) Heiden and Hays: This is probably Iowa's most set position. For the 2026-2027 season Heiden will presumably be the starter with Hays as her backup. Heiden has already shown flashes of having an impact on both ends of the floor. Iowa doesn't appear to be seriously pursuing a 5 in the 2026 class and that makes sense with this depth chart.

4) Mallegni and Houston: Is Mallegni a starting 4 on a top 10 team? Frankly, I’m not sure yet. McKenna Warnock was, and Mallegni’s game is similar. She does some things better than Warnock, but so far her three-point shooting has been bad. Warnock also benefited from Clark of course. I think this is why Iowa is pushing for Bjorn and Woliczko. If Iowa lands either, they could split minutes with Mallegni early and you’d feel really good about the position. This might also explain Iowa’s lack of interest in Koupal early on. If Iowa lands Bjorn or Woliczko there really isn’t room for her.

3) Stremlow, Deal, and Houston: Is Stremlow a starter on a Top 10 team? Right now I’d lean no. Or at least not ideally. I’m not sure she offers enough offensively. Her defense and aggressiveness would be really big off the bench, though. Deal will presumably be a starter by her Sophomore year (if not sooner) but at what position? If she settles in as the starting 3, Iowa would be fairly set at the 3 with Houston offering depth.

1) Guyton and...?: Point guard is a big need still. Guyton can play it, but I'd argue she's more ideally a 2. Stremlow can maybe contribute, though it's not ideal either. Kennise Johnson and Callie Levin haven't gotten much playing time at Iowa. Maybe Deal could play some PG in a pinch? This actually could be a big selling point to Harpring. With Iowa's current roster/commits, she could probably slot in as Iowa's starting PG from day 1. Teams like South Carolina have enough depth already that even highly ranked recruits rarely start as Freshman.

2) Deal, Guyton?: This is probably Iowa’s least set position. If Iowa lands a PG, then Guyton will probably play a lot here. Deal could also be an option, though that weakens the 3. Lewis or Kussow would at minimum add depth and could potentially be early starters if Deal and Guyton start elsewhere.

So here's my take on next year's team, by position, in order to evaluate our recruiting needs. Two things must be addressed; Hannah developing as a 4, and finding an effective PG. So let's assume Hannah works on her face-up game and develops a better offensive repertoire. So now at the 5, Ava Heiden is a starter and, becomes a real force in the B1G, backed by Hays from Alaska. Pretty solid there, but always still looking for another big to come in in '26 or '27. At the 4, if Hannah can play it; she'll be backed by Mallegni, who is not quite big enough or developed enough to be an effective 4 on a national level. She might end up being more of a 3/wing if she gets her outside shooting going, and works on her body and speed/power. So we still need a good 4, even in the 2025 class as a possible transfer? (definite area of need). At the 3, and let's say Kylie comes back; we are ok there if Journey works out as a 3, and Addie Deal can also help fill that role. Now the guards: We have a bevy of nice players there, T Mc could start at the 2, but its a full roster of combo guards Guyton, Stremlow, Deal, with a lot of talent, but unfortunately no clear PG. So to me, we're looking at either transfers is the 2025 season; and/or a talented PG or great PF/4 as recruits in 2026. I know we have a few such players on that short list; but who do y'all think would best fit the bill, and how likely are they to commit?

Braydon has a couple of post regarding this. Maybe he can update his two list if he believes there are any changes to be made to them. In one post, he gave his chance % of them committing.

Also included my composite rankings post for each '26 recruit and their status in the Notes column. My rankings list still seems correct with no new updates since I posted it. I had to put this in another post as it went over the 10,000 characters limit.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

List of 2026 recruits and their Avg Ranking by the major ranking sites. Let me know if missed some other '26 offers and visits.

Rk

'26-'27 Offers

Hght

Pos

ASGR

PN

JRAS

ESPN

TSB

247S

BSBB

ON3

LOW

Avg Rk

Notes

1​

Jerzy Robinson

6'1"

W

1​

3​

1​

3​

3​

3​

5​

2​

1​

2.63​

2​

Saniyah Hall

6'1"

G

4​

1​

5​

1​

2​

10​

1​

1​

3.43​

3​

Olivia Vukosa

6'5"

F/P

2​

6​

2​

5​

16​

6​

1​

4​

1​

5.25​

Top 16

4​

Trinity Jones

6'2"

W

10​

7​

7​

8​

7​

1​

9​

1​

7.00​

Visit

5​

McKenna Woliczko

6'2"

W/F

7​

5​

8​

6​

5​

22​

5​

5​

8.29​

Top 10

6​

Amari Byles

6'2"

W

6​

10​

12​

17​

6​

14​

7​

13​

6​

10.63​

Top 15

7​

Addison Bjorn

6'2"

G/W

17​

13​

11​

11​

7​

11​

10​

10​

7​

11.25​

Top 15

8​

Brihanna Crittendon

6'3"

W

9​

9​

6​

10​

35​

12​

6​

8​

6​

11.88​

9​

Kate Harpring

5'10"

PG

12​

2​

21​

2​

37​

1​

25​

3​

1​

12.88​

OVisit

10​

Ashlyn Koupal

6'3"

W

27​

11​

14​

21​

9​

12​

9​

15.67​

Visit

11​

Jenica Lewis

5'10"

W

13​

30​

16​

15​

1​

23​

14​

20​

1​

16.50​

Visit

12​

Sanai Green

6'0"

G

11​

16​

30​

27​

12​

29​

23​

11​

21.14​

13​

Maddyn Greenway

5'6"

PG

39​

25​

18​

18​

32​

19​

12​

17​

12​

22.50​

-> KY

14​

Natalie Kussow

5'11"

G

49​

18​

15​

16​

25​

27​

22​

15​

24.57​

Visit

15​

Bella Ragone

6'2"

W

35​

19​

29​

28​

21​

21​

21​

19​

24.86​

Visit

16​

Kamrah Banks

5'9"

G

33​

33​

11​

11​

25.67​

17​

Lilly Williams

6'5"

F/P

34​

54​

28​

20​

28​

28​

20​

32.00​

-> MI St

18​

Jayla Jay Jackson

5'7"

CG

68​

18​

13​

13​

33.00​

Visit

19​

Emilia Krstevski

6'5"

F/P

31​

49​

35​

26​

27​

26​

33.60​

Visit

20​

Ava Miles

6'0"

G

30​

44​

52​

25​

25​

37.75​

Visit

21​

Tori Oehrlein

5'11"

PG

48​

51​

43​

22​

22​

41.00​

-> Minn

22​

Leelee Bell

6'3"

W

59​

59​

59.00​

Visit

Would imagine 1 of our top '26 priorities that we lack the most is the PF area (portal could plug this hole as well):
Trinity Jones (6'2)
McKenna Woliczko (6'2)
Amari Byles (6'2")
Addison Bjorn (6'2")
Brihanna Crittendon (6'2" - 6'3")
Ashlyn Koupal (6'2" - 6'3")
Bella Ragone (6'2")
Leelee Bell (6'2" - 6'3")
Will be interesting to see how many from this list are invited and show up for CC's jersey retirement.

Ball handlers would also need to be a top priority as well.

I know we have a few such players on that short list; but who do y'all think would best fit the bill, and how likely are they to commit?

 

[HIWILLE]

WOW! That’s a lot to absorb but I like it😉

 

[GunnerHawk]

I'm not on facebook or X, don't believe in them. These young ladies have their own lives to lead. Personally, I feel fans should leave recruiting up to our coaches.

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

Braydon has a couple of post regarding this. Maybe he can update his two list if he believes there are any changes to be made to them. In one post, he gave his chance % of them committing.

Also included my composite rankings post for each '26 recruit and their status in the Notes column. My rankings list still seems correct with no new updates since I posted it. I had to put this in another post as it went over the 10,000 characters limit.

I'd maybe bump Lewis' percentage down a little due to uncertainty and bump Ragone's up a bit due to continued interest. Otherwise not much of substance has changed. I doubt I'd move the percentages much until recruits start taking more visits or release a Top 5 or Top 3 list.

 

[Scott559]

I'm not on facebook or X, don't believe in them. These young ladies have their own lives to lead. Personally, I feel fans should leave recruiting up to our coaches.

To play a bit of Devils advocate, When recruits visit the vast majority will post pics of the visits and ask for fans comments, Yes they have their personal lives but they also seem to enjoy feedback/interaction with fanbases.

I personally have commented one time to a recruits visit, It was to McKenna Woliczko’s dad, I commented that I was glad to see that they visited the Stead Children’s hospital and that the interaction the players have with the patients means the world to the kids, I got a positive response from him.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

I'm not on facebook or X, don't believe in them. These young ladies have their own lives to lead. Personally, I feel fans should leave recruiting up to our coaches.

Why does one need to wait until they commit? One of the reasons players come to Iowa is because of CHA sellouts and the support of fans. Lucy Olsen got the celebrity fan treatment before see even got on campus. Iirc, it was at a fast food or mall area that someone noticed her and gave her a shoutout. She was floored that someone in Iowa would already know her so soon.

There was a recent post put on the GA Tech forum where they were basically jealous of our fans reaching out to recruits. Maybe think of it in another way if it gets under your skin the wrong way. Here's what they called it vs what you're calling it.

"There’s no shot we should be getting out supported by IOWA.. For a GA native heck.. an Atlanta native at that. Need to start showing love to these athletes in their comment sections. Support goes along way for them."

I'm sure this is the way Lucy took that shoutout. Treating her like a celebrity and supporting her. Pre-commit or post-commit is about supporting them!

I'm 100% for it as long as they don't go off the rails and it stays within the support/praise column.

One Iowa poster even had a little humor in their comment to the point it would make her feel like she has super powers. That GA Tech post is here.

https://gtswarm.com/threads/gt-hoops-general-topics.3664/post-1070158

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

So here's my take on next year's team, by position, in order to evaluate our recruiting needs. Two things must be addressed; Hannah developing as a 4, and finding an effective PG. So let's assume Hannah works on her face-up game and develops a better offensive repertoire. So now at the 5, Ava Heiden is a starter and, becomes a real force in the B1G, backed by Hays from Alaska. Pretty solid there, but always still looking for another big to come in in '26 or '27. At the 4, if Hannah can play it; she'll be backed by Mallegni, who is not quite big enough or developed enough to be an effective 4 on a national level. She might end up being more of a 3/wing if she gets her outside shooting going, and works on her body and speed/power. So we still need a good 4, even in the 2025 class as a possible transfer? (definite area of need). At the 3, and let's say Kylie comes back; we are ok there if Journey works out as a 3, and Addie Deal can also help fill that role. Now the guards: We have a bevy of nice players there, T Mc could start at the 2, but its a full roster of combo guards Guyton, Stremlow, Deal, with a lot of talent, but unfortunately no clear PG. So to me, we're looking at either transfers is the 2025 season; and/or a talented PG or great PF/4 as recruits in 2026. I know we have a few such players on that short list; but who do y'all think would best fit the bill, and how likely are they to commit? I do believe that Jan weathered the storm, and the team has retained enough status to keep the recruiting fires alive.

For what it's worth I do think Mallegni can play the 4. Just not sure yet that she's a starting 4 on a Top 10 team. In an ideal world, she backs up Stuelke at the 4 next year, then splits time with or backs up a top 4 in the 2026 class.

I do have a slight concern that Woliczko's inside game is more developed than her outside game at this point. The concern being we could have the Hannah Stuelke problem all over again. I think with her talent you obviously take her and figure it out later, but Bjorn is probably the better fit for what Iowa wants at the 4 at this point. Bjorn also likely has the flexibility to play the 3, so you can maybe take both if they're willing.

I'd say plan A for PG is to find a senior transfer to help out next year, then turn the keys over to Harpring as a freshman. That should be a big selling point: start right away in a fun offense with enough weapons to be good immediately. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what plan B is. In one version, maybe they think Guyton/Deal/Stremlow/Levin are enough. In another maybe they try to find a multi-year transfer?

 

[citizenHawk]

I'm typically against grown men directly contacting girls in high school on a personal level. Most dads might not like that, but everyone's line is different.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

Boy, Kirk Ferentz was really ahead of his time when it came to social media.

 

[Scott559]

For what it's worth I do think Mallegni can play the 4. Just not sure yet that she's a starting 4 on a Top 10 team. In an ideal world, she backs up Stuelke at the 4 next year, then splits time with or backs up a top 4 in the 2026 class.

I do have a slight concern that Woliczko's inside game is more developed than her outside game at this point. The concern being we could have the Hannah Stuelke problem all over again. I think with her talent you obviously take her and figure it out later, but Bjorn is probably the better fit for what Iowa wants at the 4 at this point. Bjorn also likely has the flexibility to play the 3, so you can maybe take both if they're willing.

I'd say plan A for PG is to find a senior transfer to help out next year, then turn the keys over to Harpring as a freshman. That should be a big selling point: start right away in a fun offense with enough weapons to be good immediately. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what plan B is. In one version, maybe they think Guyton/Deal/Stremlow/Levin are enough. In another maybe they try to find a multi-year transfer?

The thing that makes it difficult is hoping to get a recruit vs actually getting a recruit. I agree that in the perfect world plan A would be ideal. Now let’s say because BYU fired their coach Delaney Gibb enters the portal. Does Iowa pass because they fear it may affect Harprings decision and then Harpring goes elsewhere no matter what Iowa does. In the end I guess going after a multi year player may be predicated on how realistic a chance the staff feels they have with Harpring.

 

[Ad-Hawk]

The thing that makes it difficult is hoping to get a recruit vs actually getting a recruit. I agree that in the perfect world plan A would be ideal. Now let’s say because BYU fired their coach Delaney Gibb enters the portal. Does Iowa pass because they fear it may affect Harprings decision and then Harpring goes elsewhere no matter what Iowa does. In the end I guess going after a multi year player may be predicated on how realistic a chance the staff feels they have with Harpring.

There's not really any reason they couldn't play together but I absolutely would not pass on a sure thing productive college player with three years left because it might give you a marginally better chance at landing a recruit.

 

[wondergrape]

For what it's worth I do think Mallegni can play the 4. Just not sure yet that she's a starting 4 on a Top 10 team. In an ideal world, she backs up Stuelke at the 4 next year, then splits time with or backs up a top 4 in the 2026 class.

I do have a slight concern that Woliczko's inside game is more developed than her outside game at this point. The concern being we could have the Hannah Stuelke problem all over again. I think with her talent you obviously take her and figure it out later, but Bjorn is probably the better fit for what Iowa wants at the 4 at this point. Bjorn also likely has the flexibility to play the 3, so you can maybe take both if they're willing.

I'd say plan A for PG is to find a senior transfer to help out next year, then turn the keys over to Harpring as a freshman. That should be a big selling point: start right away in a fun offense with enough weapons to be good immediately. If that doesn't work, I'm not sure what plan B is. In one version, maybe they think Guyton/Deal/Stremlow/Levin are enough. In another maybe they try to find a multi-year transfer?

Regardless of her position, Mallegni needs to put in a huge amount of time in strength and conditioning. Her skill level is so high, but she lacks bounce and explosiveness. She could be truly special if she becomes a weight warrior like Taylor McCabe clearly has become.

 

[leif erikson]

I'm typically against grown men directly contacting girls in high school on a personal level. Most dads might not like that, but everyone's line is different.

I tend to agree, I snoop to get an idea who is leaning where on social media but don't post or like. I know many do and I guess if the posts aren't personal it's ok, but I choose not to.

 

[BGHAWK]

I'm not on facebook or X, don't believe in them. These young ladies have their own lives to lead. Personally, I feel fans should leave recruiting up to our coaches.

Right, and I wouldn't be mentioning that many Iowa players suffered knee injuries either. But, that's just me.

 

[Scott559]

Right, and I wouldn't be mentioning that many Iowa players suffered knee injuries either. But, that's just me.

On the flip side perhaps McKenna has had conversations with Aliyah on what it’s like to go through the rehab process.

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

The thing that makes it difficult is hoping to get a recruit vs actually getting a recruit. I agree that in the perfect world plan A would be ideal. Now let’s say because BYU fired their coach Delaney Gibb enters the portal. Does Iowa pass because they fear it may affect Harprings decision and then Harpring goes elsewhere no matter what Iowa does. In the end I guess going after a multi year player may be predicated on how realistic a chance the staff feels they have with Harpring.

To be clear I don't think chasing Harpring precludes a PG transfer with multiple years of eligibility like Gibb. You can make a lineup with two PGs work so long as they can shoot.

It's just that getting a PG transfer with eligibility beyond 2025-2026 will have some impact on the 2026 class. If Iowa brings in Gibb, it probably isn't landing both of Harpring and Lewis/Kussow. That isn't a bad thing, it just has a bigger influence than a 1 year transfer would.

I agree the coaches have a better idea where they stand with these recruits and that will influence their portal strategy.

 

[Scott559]

For what it's worth I do think Mallegni can play the 4. Just not sure yet that she's a starting 4 on a Top 10 team. In an ideal world, she backs up Stuelke at the 4 next year, then splits time with or backs up a top 4 in the 2026 class.

I still see see Teagan in a McKenna Warnock type of role, I actually think she is a tad more physically gifted than McKenna but that is how I envision her in the Iowa scheme. Can Iowa upgrade that spot, Likely, But I think Teagan being able to grow into a McKenna type role is a reasonable expectation IMO.

 

[Matt1nb7]

At 54:30 Jan talks transfer/recruiting..

A couple of notes..
-her plan is to take transfers based on needs.
-you won’t believe the money that is flying around.. being told by AAU coaches.
-she believes in growing her own players but is aware of the time and she is willing to do what it takes to keep Iowa a top program.

 

[Scott559]

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At 54:30 Jan talks transfer/recruiting..

A couple of notes..
-her plan is to take transfers based on needs.
-you won’t believe the money that is flying around.. being told by AAU coaches.
-she believes in growing her own players but is aware of the time and she is willing to do what it takes to keep Iowa a top program.

I just posted the same in the portal thread, Sorry Matt didn’t see this before I posted.

 

[Matt1nb7]

I just posted the same in the portal thread, Sorry Matt didn’t see this before I posted.

All good.. I was debating which thread to put it under since it applies to both!

 

[citizenHawk]

*Also some interesting comments regarding Heiden and the post position. Maybe just phrasing, but she used the past tense when talking about where things are at in the rotation. Not sure where that is at in the conversation--1st third?

 

[BraydonRoberts5]

I still see see Teagan in a McKenna Warnock type of role, I actually think she is a tad more physically gifted than McKenna but that is how I envision her in the Iowa scheme. Can Iowa upgrade that spot, Likely, But I think Teagan being able to grow into a McKenna type role is a reasonable expectation IMO.

I've been comping Mallengi to Warnock for years. I agree that physically she's more gifted. She just really needs to take a lesson from Warnock in only shooting set, controlled threes. Her three-point percentage this year is 22.8%. Warnock's was always between 38.1% and 45.1%

https://iowa.rivals.com/news/can-new-commit-teagan-mallegni-be-the-next-mckenna-warnock-

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

There's not really any reason they couldn't play together but I absolutely would not pass on a sure thing productive college player with three years left because it might give you a marginally better chance at landing a recruit.

The thing that makes it difficult is hoping to get a recruit vs actually getting a recruit. I agree that in the perfect world plan A would be ideal. Now let’s say because BYU fired their coach Delaney Gibb enters the portal. Does Iowa pass because they fear it may affect Harprings decision and then Harpring goes elsewhere no matter what Iowa does. In the end I guess going after a multi year player may be predicated on how realistic a chance the staff feels they have with Harpring.

Noticed both Harpring and Gibb are the same height. I know jack squat about Gibb. Can either of you tell how they size up against each other in skillset? Believe Harpring is listed as and can play the CG role if needed.

What do I get with one that other is lacking and vice versa or are they very similar?

Think NIL/Rev Share amount would also play a part of this equation. Does the amount of one risk the potential of getting a 2nd position of need?

Would say if there's not a glaring deficiency in Gibb and they are somewhat similar including NIL, you take the sure thing when you can get it. Unless an overload of the class of 24 is not a satisfactory situation to be in by adding Gibb. Don't know if class balancing is that much of an issue with the portal.

This from the ISU board:
"An ISU assistant just started following Delaney Gibb on instagram, so I wonder if we'll hear about her hitting the portal fairly imminently."

 

[citizenHawk]

Tough to compare players playing different levels, but adding a portal like Delaney Gibb would most certainly be more about the '25-'26 season than a this or that. She can shoot, and seems poised when finding her passes. not sure her highlights here show off a lot of dribbling handles, which might be a skillset Iowa needs to look for.

Given only a one class gap, you might go with the huge upside of the lauded recruit you've been talking to, but as suggested, it's not really a this or that situation. I think Jensen would love the back court to be positionless or fluid.

Maybe she's happy with her cards right now, and they are counting on Deal to direct the show, so a lot of this transfer talk is idle speculation.

 

[Scott559]

Noticed both Harpring and Gibb are the same height. I know jack squat about Gibb. Can either of you tell how they size up against each other in skillset? Believe Harpring is listed as and can play the CG role if needed.

What do I get with one that other is lacking and vice versa or are they very similar?

Think NIL/Rev Share amount would also play a part of this equation. Does the amount of one risk the potential of getting a 2nd position of need?

Would say if there's not a glaring deficiency in Gibb and they are somewhat similar including NIL, you take the sure thing when you can get it. Unless an overload of the class of 24 is not a satisfactory situation to be in by adding Gibb. Don't know if class balancing is that much of an issue with the portal.

This from the ISU board:
"An ISU assistant just started following Delaney Gibb on instagram, so I wonder if we'll hear about her hitting the portal fairly imminently."

Tough to compare players playing different levels, but adding a portal like Delaney Gibb would most certainly be more about the '25-'26 season than a this or that. She can shoot, and seems poised when finding her passes. not sure her highlights here show off a lot of dribbling handles, which might be a skillset Iowa needs to look for.

Given only a one class gap, I think any team would go with the huge upside of the lauded recruit you've been talking to, but as suggested, it's not really a this or that situation. I think Jensen would love the back court to be positionless or fluid.

Maybe she's happy with her cards right now, and they are counting on Deal to direct the show, so a lot of this transfer talk is idle speculation.

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When I watch Gibb I get Lucy vibes with better true pg instincts. She is really smooth/fluid in her movements. If you held a gun to my head I would take Harpring, I think she is a bit more explosive for lack of a better word in her offensive game, That said I really do like Gibb’s game.

 

[Hawkaholic18]

These conversations are all nuts. I don't know how you can be an effective coach anymore. It certainly isn't just about X and O's anymore. It seems like a team therapist will be a need rather soon. Loyalty is out the window, coachers/players... for the most part. In the end, coaches need to win, and players want to reach their highest potential, in talent and $.

 

[citizenHawk]

When I watch Gibb I get Lucy vibes with better true pg instincts. She is really smooth/fluid in her movements. If you held a gun to my head I would take Harpring, I think she is a bit more explosive for lack of a better word in her offensive game, That said I really do like Gibb’s game.

Just watching that again. Gotta love the step back 3s, and her overall game definitely fits the Iowa vibe. Also some nice blocks throughout the reel, but didn't get a good sense of her 1-1 defense in a highlight reel.

Maybe the Feuerbach situation is the real thing we should be looking at.

Jan sure speaks highly about Stremlow, yeah? Seems she wants her to lift and shoot this summer, possibly be a replacement for Affolter in the roster.

 

[Scott559]

Jan sure speaks highly about Stremlow, yeah? Seems she wants her to lift and shoot this summer, possibly be a replacement for Affolter in the roster.

Stremlow has a high bb IQ and has the junkyard dog mentality, The other thing is when Jan talked about what she needed to work on in the offseason you know Taylor will take it to heart and put in the work.

 

[Matt1nb7]

In regards to Stremlow’s shooting..
She shot 5-21 from 3 this year.

Affolter’s freshman and sophomore seasons
2-12
5-24

Affolter’s junior year she was above 40% and starting on a team that made the title game. Then up to 47% this year and above 60% on our stretch run.

Clark masked a lot of shortcomings our roster had and made everyone better for sure.. but(not about Stremlow specifically) I’ve seen some this player isn’t a starter on a contender about Guyton/Mallegni.

Give the freshman some grace and with a couple more high profile recruits surrounding them we don’t know who will fit with others to make a top 10 team.

Our whole roster outside Clark was a collection of players that 3-4-5 years ago you couldn’t imagine them being a national runner up lineup twice!

Land some more studs like Deal and the players we have will be capable to be a huge piece of the puzzle.

 

[wondergrape]

Mallegni has the chance be an all conference type of player. She just needs to put in the work.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

When I watch Gibb I get Lucy vibes with better true pg instincts. She is really smooth/fluid in her movements. If you held a gun to my head I would take Harpring, I think she is a bit more explosive for lack of a better word in her offensive game, That said I really do like Gibb’s game.

Tough to compare players playing different levels, but adding a portal like Delaney Gibb would most certainly be more about the '25-'26 season than a this or that. She can shoot, and seems poised when finding her passes. not sure her highlights here show off a lot of dribbling handles, which might be a skillset Iowa needs to look for.

Given only a one class gap, you might go with the huge upside of the lauded recruit you've been talking to, but as suggested, it's not really a this or that situation. I think Jensen would love the back court to be positionless or fluid.

Maybe she's happy with her cards right now, and they are counting on Deal to direct the show, so a lot of this transfer talk is idle speculation.

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Have seen Gibb's name on multiple forums that their coaches should go after her the past few days. However, no one supplied more details as to why she is so desired.

After watching the video citizenHawk linked to, see has something to work with and to dig deeper into her more. Did recall we played against BYU this year and Gibb s/b playing in it. So went looking for the box score first. Ouch!

STARTERS	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS
Delaney Gibb#11	33	1-9	0-4	4-4	2	1	3	1	2	0	3	3	6

Iowa 68-48 BYU (Nov 29, 2024) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. BYU Cougars NCAAW game from November 29, 2024 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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My next thought was this looks a Kylie hit job. Sure in enough it looks like Kylie is playing D on Gibb. Stremlow is guarding her when Kylie is out from what I can tell in this short video.
Btw, this shows some interesting shots by Hanna as well.


This is the longest video I could find on this BYU game. When I get time, I'll watch it.
No. 22 Iowa vs BYU | 2024 Cancún Challenge | 11.29.24



Next best competition they played I think is ISU. Her box score in this game is much different. I would say if she had another bad game, it just might be she shines against lesser competition. However, this is more in line of what people are talking about and why ISU is one of those boards she was talked about getting in the portal.

##	Player	GS	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	ORB-DRB	REB	PF	A	TO	BLK	STL	PTS
11	Gibb,Delaney	*	35	6-13	3-6	3-3	1-3	4	3	4	3	0	2	18

Women's Basketball vs BYU on 1/22/2025 - Box Score - Iowa State University Athletics

The official box score of Women's Basketball vs BYU on 1/22/2025

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citizenHawk stated: "I think Jensen would love the back court to be positionless or fluid."
BINGO! This is one of the most desired situations of the React and React offense. I like to say there are at least 3 different PG qualities during an offensive possession. This can be handled by 3 different players or the best case is one player can handle all 3 cases like CC. I'm still working on that post. However, it goes to the positionless point of the offensive players.

 

[BGHAWK]

On the flip side perhaps McKenna has had conversations with Aliyah on what it’s like to go through the rehab process.

I don't understand how you got to that perhaps statement based on my post. But, whatever.

 

[TX_DeputyDude]

Tough to compare players playing different levels, but adding a portal like Delaney Gibb would most certainly be more about the '25-'26 season than a this or that. She can shoot, and seems poised when finding her passes. not sure her highlights here show off a lot of dribbling handles, which might be a skillset Iowa needs to look for.

Given only a one class gap, you might go with the huge upside of the lauded recruit you've been talking to, but as suggested, it's not really a this or that situation. I think Jensen would love the back court to be positionless or fluid.

Maybe she's happy with her cards right now, and they are counting on Deal to direct the show, so a lot of this transfer talk is idle speculation.

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Gibb's stat line against Iowa in Cancun was 33 minutes...6 pts on 1-9 shooting, 0-4 from 3...3 rebounds and 1 assist. Hope she finished the season better if a poster is comparing her game to Lucy's. Not sure about that.

 

[citizenHawk]

Gibb's stat line against Iowa in Cancun was 33 minutes...6 pts on 1-9 shooting, 0-4 from 3...3 rebounds and 1 assist. Hope she finished the season better if a poster is comparing her game to Lucy's. Not sure about that.

She finished the season 17 pts./5 r/4 a 45.3%, Big IIX Freshman of the year. Not a Lucy, but that's a pretty good freshman stat line.

 

[Scott559]

Gibb's stat line against Iowa in Cancun was 33 minutes...6 pts on 1-9 shooting, 0-4 from 3...3 rebounds and 1 assist. Hope she finished the season better if a poster is comparing her game to Lucy's. Not sure about that.

Good thing we don’t judge careers on one game.

 

[Matt1nb7]

Gibb's stat line against Iowa in Cancun was 33 minutes...6 pts on 1-9 shooting, 0-4 from 3...3 rebounds and 1 assist. Hope she finished the season better if a poster is comparing her game to Lucy's. Not sure about that.

Olsen scored 4 points 2-12 shooting 0-3 from 3 at Oregon. As a senior.

Not saying she is or isn’t comparable to Olsen.. but most players have a dud at some point.