**NEW** Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting Thread

[CarterHall]

WTF "sources suggest..." in the headline but then no mention of them in the body...

It's the international man of mystery Says Pal.

 

[BioHawk]

Yes, exactly. Every game where Czinano was in foul trouble was a huge concern for me/us. I just worry if O'Grady will be okay with taking the back seat as well as Heiden when she gets here. I don't know how they'll view it is all.

Well, I think O'Grady can be decent but she needs to work on a lot of things this offseason. There are certainly easier ways to get better than hoping O'Grady vastly improves, but things could happen.

 

[jockos]

Why?

Sedona Prince does play the 5, but is a skilled player who is often injured too. Lisa won't consider bringing in a player that drama seems to follow, mostly off the court non-basketball drama. I don't think transfer options will be as numerous as she thinks, maybe USC (Southern Calif.) or Arizona would be interested in her services for a year.

 

[fish1hawk]

Just call me Lisa.

Thank you this board needed an insider

 

[hawx]

Wow Hailey Van Lith from Louisville in the portal

 

[Hawksbyamillion]

Wow Hailey Van Lith from Louisville in the portal

Wow, wasn’t expecting that. Makes me think someone reached out to her and offered her something or she’s just testing the NIL waters and seeing how much she can get.

 

[Scott559]

Wow, wasn’t expecting that. Makes me think someone reached out to her and offered her something or she’s just testing the NIL waters and seeing how much she can get.

I believe she posted “do not contact me“ so it would seem she has already been recruited and has a destination picked out.

 

[AEG82]

Van Lith is a shocker.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

I believe she posted “do not contact me“ so it would seem she has already been recruited and has a destination picked out.

My guesses are LSU (she almost went to Baylor) or MS state (her old Asst Coach is there now as HC, breathing life into the program).

Hearing some UCLA and Washington chatter as well. Washington (home state) would be an absolute shocker unless it’s something family related.

Some people are saying Indiana… not sure how I feel about that. I think Donarski (as @undersized_post mentioned on CF 😜) is a better fit. Michigan also needs a PG…

 

[doughawk]

I'm guessing her dad is very involved with the move. He strikes me as a coaches nightmare.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

Hannah’s dad has chimed in.

 

[amahawk]

Make it happen.

 

[ssckelley]

I don't know if this has been previously posted:

Lauren Betts in Transfer Portal: Iowa Hawkeyes Her Next Team?

Discover how former No.1 recruit Lauren Betts could elevate Iowa basketball with a potential transfer from Stanford

www.basketballinsiders.com

This makes me think it’s real

 

[AEG82]

Pretty much settles it. If nobody transfers, we can't get her. The only way for this to happen is if someone willingly leaves of their own choosing. I don't want anyone pushed out and it's not right to do so. It is what it is unless we hear about a transfer out. Bluder won't force anyone out, we know that, nor should she.

 

[hawkod]

Could you just increase Caitlin's NIL money to cover her schooling expenses, then take her off scholarship?

 

[kjmzoey]

Pretty much settles it. If nobody transfers, we can't get her. The only way for this to happen is if someone willingly leaves of their own choosing. I don't want anyone pushed out and it's not right to do so. It is what it is unless we hear about a transfer out. Bluder won't force anyone out, we know that, nor should she.

 

[ssckelley]

Pretty much settles it. If nobody transfers, we can't get her. The only way for this to happen is if someone willingly leaves of their own choosing. I don't want anyone pushed out and it's not right to do so. It is what it is unless we hear about a transfer out. Bluder won't force anyone out, we know that, nor should she.

I don’t think anything is settled. These things have a way of working themselves out.

 

[AEG82]

I don’t think anything is settled. These things have a way of working themselves out.

Could be true. None of us know. We may not get it sorted out quick enough though and Betts goes elsewhere beforehand. Or, maybe it's already a done deal and us fans don't know. She is the ideal of what we need next season. Not a lot of girls like that available.

Personally, I think the coaching staff knows there is a transfer or two or else they wouldn't be following other players.

 

[AEG82]

Could you just increase Caitlin's NIL money to cover her schooling expenses, then take her off scholarship?

It's a hard limit of 15 players.

 

[wneff]

I wish he'd stop saying "leaving after birth in the championship game." Having a difficult time getting that picture out of my mind.

 

[Rustys Dad]

If Iowa wants to bring in a top transfer … it will happen somehow. There are always ways to juggle things on the roster.

 

[denmar81]

The medical scholarship rules are really unfair to the player and school. They should not be treated the same as a normal athletic scholarship and count against a school since that player can’t ever play for that team.

 

[creslin_hawk]

The medical scholarship rules are really unfair to the player and school. They should not be treated the same as a normal athletic scholarship and count against a school since that player can’t ever play for that team.

There is a special one for can't ever play (medically retired), but Jones is still acting like she wants to eventually play.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

Could be true. None of us know. We may not get it sorted out quick enough though and Betts goes elsewhere beforehand. Or, maybe it's already a done deal and us fans don't know. She is the ideal of what we need next season. Not a lot of girls like that available.

Personally, I think the coaching staff knows there is a transfer or two or else they wouldn't be following other players.

What players (plural) have they recently followed? I had mentioned Raina following Morrow but that could very well have been from her HS recruiting. Not sure we actually have proof it was recent, tbh. The Caitlin liking Betts tweet is certainly interesting but again, wondering if there’s another follow I’m unaware of…

It's a hard limit of 15 players.

Do you know if that’s the case with walk-ins? I did some googling and it seems football teams have plenty of walk-ons that go way beyond the roster limit; and some walk-ons have even had their way tuition paid via collectives (most notably the BYU football team — corporate donation paid for ALL walk on tuition).

It’s very much possible a rule forbids this in Wbb but the fact that there’s precedent in men’s sports has made me reconsider my hard stance against giving “creative NIL solutions” any oxygen. I even found an article that outlines the exact process by which a kid can remain a “walk on” (basically you just can’t meet in person off campus and you can’t take an official visit). It’s a common path in football.

I have asked a few places for people to provide a policy that forbids it but haven’t gotten any takers. Again, I’m not 100% convinced it’s possible bc there may indeed be a (potentially sexist) rule that forbids walk-ons above the roster limit for WBB but as far as I can tell it seems like a real possibility. But do we rly have the boosters who want to pay probably well over $100k for two years of tuition / living expenses / real cash that would actually be enough to entice a player like Betts anyway?

The medical scholarship rules are really unfair to the player and school. They should not be treated the same as a normal athletic scholarship and count against a school since that player can’t ever play for that team.

Every year one of two athletes or teams have a tragic / unfair / frustrating / unbelievable case which ****s them over, but the NCAA is pretty strict in enforcing their policies and rarely if ever make exceptions. It is what it is.

 

[denmar81]

What players (plural) have they recently followed? I had mentioned Raina following Morrow but that could very well have been from her HS recruiting. Not sure we actually have proof it was recent, tbh. The Caitlin liking Betts tweet is certainly interesting but again, wondering if there’s another follow I’m unaware of…


Do you know if that’s the case with walk-ins? I did some googling and it seems football teams have plenty of walk-ons that go way beyond the roster limit; and some walk-ons have even had their way tuition paid via collectives (most notably the BYU football team — corporate donation paid for ALL walk on tuition).

It’s very much possible a rule forbids this in Wbb but the fact that there’s precedent in men’s sports has made me reconsider my hard stance against giving “creative NIL solutions” any oxygen. I even found an article that outlines the exact process by which a kid can remain a “walk on” (basically you just can’t meet in person off campus and you can’t take an official visit). It’s a common path in football.

I have asked a few places for people to provide a policy that forbids it but haven’t gotten any takers. Again, I’m not 100% convinced it’s possible bc there may indeed be a (potentially sexist) rule that forbids walk-ons above the roster limit for WBB but as far as I can tell it seems like a real possibility. But do we rly have the boosters who want to pay probably well over $100k for two years of tuition / living expenses / real cash that would actually be enough to entice a player like Betts anyway?



Every year one of two athletes or teams have a tragic / unfair / frustrating / unbelievable case which ****s them over, but the NCAA is pretty strict in enforcing their policies and rarely if ever make exceptions. It is what it is.

With the way NIL is being policed it’s unfortunate that the medical side still has to abide by an unfair rule.

 

[hawkfan55]

What players (plural) have they recently followed? I had mentioned Raina following Morrow but that could very well have been from her HS recruiting. Not sure we actually have proof it was recent, tbh. The Caitlin liking Betts tweet is certainly interesting but again, wondering if there’s another follow I’m unaware of…


Do you know if that’s the case with walk-ins? I did some googling and it seems football teams have plenty of walk-ons that go way beyond the roster limit; and some walk-ons have even had their way tuition paid via collectives (most notably the BYU football team — corporate donation paid for ALL walk on tuition).

It’s very much possible a rule forbids this in Wbb but the fact that there’s precedent in men’s sports has made me reconsider my hard stance against giving “creative NIL solutions” any oxygen. I even found an article that outlines the exact process by which a kid can remain a “walk on” (basically you just can’t meet in person off campus and you can’t take an official visit). It’s a common path in football.

I have asked a few places for people to provide a policy that forbids it but haven’t gotten any takers. Again, I’m not 100% convinced it’s possible bc there may indeed be a (potentially sexist) rule that forbids walk-ons above the roster limit for WBB but as far as I can tell it seems like a real possibility. But do we rly have the boosters who want to pay probably well over $100k for two years of tuition / living expenses / real cash that would actually be enough to entice a player like Betts anyway?



Every year one of two athletes or teams have a tragic / unfair / frustrating / unbelievable case which ****s them over, but the NCAA is pretty strict in enforcing their policies and rarely if ever make exceptions. It is what it is.

The men’s team carried 15 players, 3 above the limit of 12. Don’t see why the women can’t exceed their limit.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

The men’s team carried 15 players, 3 above the limit of 12. Don’t see why the women can’t exceed their limit.

Interesting. I don’t follow MBB, those extras were walk-ons? I also thought 13 was the limit, not 12.

 

[ICWestfan]

Hannah’s dad has chimed in.

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There is an excellent want of bee in that Tweet.

 

[huntermmm]

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

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Now we have no room for 2023 or 2024 — Clark can’t even take her COVID year unless a roster spot opens up (somehow, yada yada).

 

[Fair Child]

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Congrats to Teagan, and welcome!!

 

[herkyhawk00]

Can we not place Ava Jones on a greyshirt? Bluder has to get something done here.

 

[libertyhawkeye]

What players (plural) have they recently followed? I had mentioned Raina following Morrow but that could very well have been from her HS recruiting. Not sure we actually have proof it was recent, tbh. The Caitlin liking Betts tweet is certainly interesting but again, wondering if there’s another follow I’m unaware of…


Do you know if that’s the case with walk-ins? I did some googling and it seems football teams have plenty of walk-ons that go way beyond the roster limit; and some walk-ons have even had their way tuition paid via collectives (most notably the BYU football team — corporate donation paid for ALL walk on tuition).

It’s very much possible a rule forbids this in Wbb but the fact that there’s precedent in men’s sports has made me reconsider my hard stance against giving “creative NIL solutions” any oxygen. I even found an article that outlines the exact process by which a kid can remain a “walk on” (basically you just can’t meet in person off campus and you can’t take an official visit). It’s a common path in football.

I have asked a few places for people to provide a policy that forbids it but haven’t gotten any takers. Again, I’m not 100% convinced it’s possible bc there may indeed be a (potentially sexist) rule that forbids walk-ons above the roster limit for WBB but as far as I can tell it seems like a real possibility. But do we rly have the boosters who want to pay probably well over $100k for two years of tuition / living expenses / real cash that would actually be enough to entice a player like Betts anyway?



Every year one of two athletes or teams have a tragic / unfair / frustrating / unbelievable case which ****s them over, but the NCAA is pretty strict in enforcing their policies and rarely if ever make exceptions. It is what it is.

FWIW, when Morrow made her announcement, Harmon was not following. I checked 30 minutes later and she was.

Also, big get with Teagan. Currently the 59th best 2024 prospect by ESPN.

 

[anon_salmfilsntd0b]

FWIW, when Morrow made her announcement, Harmon was not following. I checked 30 minutes later and she was.

Thank you! Good intel.

 

[AMAYS]

FWIW, when Morrow made her announcement, Harmon was not following. I checked 30 minutes later and she was.

Also, big get with Teagan. Currently the 59th best 2024 prospect by ESPN.

Mallegni with best offer list of any Bluder commit since Clark, correct?

 

[hawkfan55]

Interesting. I don’t follow MBB, those extras were walk-ons? I also thought 13 was the limit, not 12.

3 walk-ons. Still over the limit.

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

There is a special one for can't ever play (medically retired), but Jones is still acting like she wants to eventually play.

yes, my understanding is once Jones accepts a the medical,she is no longer able to ever compete again in college.

 

[libertyhawkeye]

Mallegni with best offer list of any Bluder commit since Clark, correct?

Very possible. Last 2 cycles have had 5 top-100 ESPN players by my count; Ediger, O'Grady, Stuelke, McCabe, and Gyamfi. Stuelke committed as a HS freshman so her offer list would have been crazy.

 

[jockos]

yes, my understanding is once Jones accepts a the medical,she is no longer able to ever compete again in college.

She can compete in college, but only at another school than Iowa.

 

[herkhatescy]

Hannah’s dad has chimed in.

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Medical hardship