I am hearing that Betts and Morrow are playing the NIL bargaining game and demanding certain figures. This is once again a situation where Iowa can either step up to the plate and make a splash or allow the SEC to come up with the dollars to sign these players. 🙄🤬
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March 23rd was when it was announced she was entering from what I've seen. They're following Taliyah Henderson & from the tweet below there was a tournament 3/24-3/26...that's all I got 🤯
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This is a former target of ours. #1 recruit in Illinois for 2023, 60th nationally. Likely had to do with Morrow and her friends transfering out. Same AAU team as our incoming recruit Kennise Johnson-Etienne.
I wonder if Bluder would take this commitment over a transfer.
I wonder if Bluder would take this commitment over a transfer.
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Someone on the other Iowa msg board (h/t ReggieRoby) mentioned Ila Lane, 6’4” C transferring out of UCSB. Averages 8.2 rebounds, 11 pts a game. Interesting prospect.
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I found the post on some Facebook page called “Hawkeye Heaven.” Someone ran into them on a flight from Phoenix home. April 8, so yeah, day after the Wooden Award ceremony in LA. Is Phoenix a typical layover to get to LAX from CID? That may be all it is. If not tho, it’s interesting for sure. But Tuscon is not near Phoenix, so it would likely require another flight or two to orchestrate a meeting. Seems unlikely.
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If the coaches think Ware or another portal player can start, that's a worthwhile addition. IMO using the 15th scholarship on a depth portal addition isn't worth it. I think the team has plenty of depth already.
Ware is following a few Oklahoma players. In this NIL age, that might not mean anything however if the $ isn't right.
This is an intriguing possibility. UCSB coach says she's entered the portal because they don't offer a grad degree in her major. Some digging reveals this to be speech language pathology, which Iowa has a fine program in.
All-America Honorable Mention as a freshman after averaging 15 points AND 13 rebounds per game. Sat out next season because of COVID (apparently dad had heart issues). Shoots well above 50% already on FG's and 70% on FT's this past year. From the Bay Area so might want to stay out there. Has a Big 10 body.
Ila Lane Career Stats - NCAAW - ESPN
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We have 3 bigs, Addie and Sharon have similar size and have been under Jan for 3 years. I expect both to be better rebounders than Monica. The questions are going to be developing position/coheasion with Clark for O'Grady, and health for Sharon. Aj is a little undersized for the 5, but has some skills as well. Players tend to make a bigger jump when there is a path to starting over the summer. I expect all 3 to make good progress over the summer. We should still limit recruiting of bigs to posts that have more size, are a good fit, and have a good fit. If we project Ogrady/Goodman out to 30 minutes where would their stats be?This is an intriguing possibility. UCSB coach says she's entered the portal because they don't offer a grad degree in her major. Some digging reveals this to be speech language pathology, which Iowa has a fine program in.
All-America Honorable Mention as a freshman after averaging 15 points AND 13 rebounds per game. Sat out next season because of COVID (apparently dad had heart issues). Shoots well above 50% already on FG's and 70% on FT's this past year. From the Bay Area so might want to stay out there. Has a Big 10 body.
Ila Lane Career Stats - NCAAW - ESPN
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The loyalty to O'Grady and Goodman is admirable, but we would benefit greatly from an additional post player.
Jan's coaching is exceptional, but it's a little unfair to expect that either will make a developmental leap to the degree that we can hang with the elite teams. Our expectations are a little out of whack after seeing the crazy strides Gustafson and Czinano made.
Even if we add someone markedly less exciting than Betts, it would ensure we aren't totally screwed if our posts struggle with foul trouble or (god forbid) injury.
Jan's coaching is exceptional, but it's a little unfair to expect that either will make a developmental leap to the degree that we can hang with the elite teams. Our expectations are a little out of whack after seeing the crazy strides Gustafson and Czinano made.
Even if we add someone markedly less exciting than Betts, it would ensure we aren't totally screwed if our posts struggle with foul trouble or (god forbid) injury.
Other names out there, no known Iowa connection.
Maren Durant, 6'3" post from Boston- https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4599732/maren-durant
Alanna Micheaux, 6'2" forward from Minnesota- https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4899054/alanna-micheaux
No knowledge about Durant. Micheaux is 'undersized' by height but she plays strong. I don't know if she'd be ideal because she probably desires starters minutes and her skills warrant her to play more of the direct 5/post. O'Grady is going to earn a bulk of minutes there unless someone like Betts comes in.
Maren Durant, 6'3" post from Boston- https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4599732/maren-durant
Alanna Micheaux, 6'2" forward from Minnesota- https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4899054/alanna-micheaux
No knowledge about Durant. Micheaux is 'undersized' by height but she plays strong. I don't know if she'd be ideal because she probably desires starters minutes and her skills warrant her to play more of the direct 5/post. O'Grady is going to earn a bulk of minutes there unless someone like Betts comes in.
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Wouldn’t be surprised if Durant goes to Wisconsin, following their old coach. Could be way off tho.
I'm with Floyd in that my #1 hope is that Addy turns into a stud this coming year. That being said, the thing Ila Lane brings is three years of starting experience, so she is a proven commodity. Lauren Betts is my hope because of her length and potential. I don't think there would be any drama around Miss Lane.
No but to paraphrase...they're looking for possible additions but lower your expectations
Well said...the original poster needs to tell Gavin Newsome his bullshit is getting stale...
Jan is a systems coach, very dedicated to traditional post play. She also said in a podcast that she is fiercely loyal to someone that she has a bond with and plays the game her way. I think her quote was I dont care if your 6'4, if your not willing to dedicate yourself to traditional post play, its not going to work. It seemed to me that that mentality was part of why O'Grady didnt see as many minutes as she could have. So I;m jsut saying it looks to me like the options for transfers is really limited by the smallis number of posts really willing to commit to traditional post rather than face up/driving/away from the basket style play.
For whoever has been following women's basketball recruiting for a while...Was Shayeann Day Wilson recruited by Iowa previously? Raina Harmon & Kathryn Reynolds are both following her. Could obviously be from before she committed to Duke and guard isn't a position of need unless something else is going on with the roster we haven't heard about. Found it curious 🤔...
Sounds a bit rigid to me. IMO the current roster is not a final 4 roster.
Agree completely. I don't see any combination on the current roster that comes anywhere close to giving us Monica's numbers.
A legitimate rim protector is needed.
Yes, they will need a proven 2nd scorer, without changing the roste thast means big step up from Martin/Stuelke/Davis. O'Grady is going to have to get better at getting position, catching the ball, post moves, and staying out of foul trouble. Goodman would have to be healthy and look much more like her freshman year. Gamfi would have to emerge. That seems to be asking a lot. Also stay healthy. with just Jones/Johnson coming in, I don't expect to see big minutes from the freshman class.
This isn't directed at anyone in particular, but most thought last year's roster wasn't a Final Four roster for most of the season. I recall many posts suggesting it might not even be a Sweet 16 roster.
I don't think next year's team is as far away as some think. Positions 1-3 are basically unchanged except that Feuerbach is back. Stuelke had a far better freshman season than Czinano did. She has far more athletic ability. She shot 62.7% from the floor. I think she can be an impact starter next year with a solid off-season.
Next year's team probably won't be as good offensively. It should be better on the glass, though, and there's a good chance it can be better defensively.
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Maybe but I think the roster will be a more well rounded team than last year (and I said this before this season even started). Clearly Czinano was automatic in the low post but she left a lot to be desired on D / rebounding / etc and relying too much on her left us vulnerable. The Illinois and Maryland losses painfully exposed that.
Same with Warnock. Fabulous player, excellent shooter and rebounder, but still a liability in a few ways. Everyone on the bench is a step up in terms of ball handling and multiple options can match Warnock’s shooting and rebounding.
We may not start our ‘23-‘24 getting automatic buckets in the low post but I think there’s a good chance we are forced to share the basketball more, get more loose balls, and play much better defense.
And literally no one thought this team was a final 4 roster so there ya go lol.
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Couldn't agree more with you, especially your assessment of Czinano. IMO her defense was never there but her post scoring ability more than made up for it. We will certainly miss McKenna but we have a stable of players that can rebound and toss the rock in from deep,
I'm really crossing my fingers for O'Grady, with some hard work and determination under the tutorship of JJ she could certainly surprise fans next year. Her mother is a native Iowan from my hometown and I can remember her competing in 4 different sports and excelling in each.
I'm an old school longtime Hawk fan and I don't mind saying I'm already sick of NIL and the transfer portal. The only thing it's accomplished so far is create false hope, greed & jealousy.
Would you please just shut the **** up and gtfo. You think you know it all and you don't know shit.
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If this is all new info to you, you clearly know very little about WBB outside our own program.
Well, I've been getting season tickets for a while now, so I think I know more than you think you know.
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Yeah it’s kind of a bummer that so many of us were really really excited to see O’Grady this year and now it seems people have completely given up on her being an asset for our team. She is talented and was a good catch.
I’m also hopeful that Martin and Marshall can (finally) become reliable scorers. There’s no reason they shouldn’t be averaging at least 8-10 pts in their 5th years.
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Lol not really disproving my point. You may know all about the inner workings of our own program — that’s great! Exactly the kind of perspective that is very helpful for a message board.
But again, if you keep up with news and influencers and social media about other programs, conferences, WNBA, national/regional journalists, etc., you’d know all this is old hat. What I’m saying is nothing new and it’s not exaggerated.
Kathleen Doyle’s AAU coach actually stepped into a convo about this last year on Twitter (in one of those “how come Bluder hasn’t gotten Clark more help?” convos) and said “not sure what it is, but most kids just don’t even consider Iowa” lol — again, it is what it is. It could be any one of a number of reasons. In all likelihood it’s many reasons. I offered quite a few to think about yet everyone freaked out about one. Pick your poison.
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Unfortunately, both sides are correct here. Iowa does have young undeveloped talent on the team. Especially Stuelke and O’Grady. And there could be more.
However, they DO have weaknesses. Rebounding and defense. They do need help in that area and they WILL get it from the portal.
Very possible Final Four again next year.
After watching Betts, I'm not sold on her other than her natural height and long arms. She lacks quickness and I don't feel she is a game changer. I'd rather see them wait and find a 6'4" forward type that can move and play with some aggressiveness, and pair her up with our returning posts that play the 5 position. They need more athletic girls under the basket to rebound.
Not to my knowledge. Believe she originally committed to Syracuse before coach Q's situation, then ended up at Duke. She is a ball dominant guard and with Duke becoming more defensive minded with a slower pace it really didn't fit her anymore.
A follow up on my own post re: Ila Lane. Found a YouTube of their game vs UCLA earlier this year; sorry to say I am underwhelmed after watching her actually play. Very stiff and slow; I'm okay with bigs that take awhile to get downcourt, but even her arm movements are lethargic. Plays 31 minutes/game so must be in good shape. Not much of a threat to block shots, even on smaller players. You could see her trying to box out when shots went up but just not quick enough to outmaneuver her opponents. Made some nice catch and shoot plays on lobs...kept the ball up above her head. I think O'Grady already a better prospect than Lane.This is an intriguing possibility. UCSB coach says she's entered the portal because they don't offer a grad degree in her major. Some digging reveals this to be speech language pathology, which Iowa has a fine program in.
All-America Honorable Mention as a freshman after averaging 15 points AND 13 rebounds per game. Sat out next season because of COVID (apparently dad had heart issues). Shoots well above 50% already on FG's and 70% on FT's this past year. From the Bay Area so might want to stay out there. Has a Big 10 body.
Ila Lane Career Stats - NCAAW - ESPN
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I’ll raise my hand as one who said they didn’t think we had a Final 4 team this year. But they came together and gelled (boy, I hate sports cliches) and played great ball. But SOOO much of it was chemistry and knowing each other’s games. There are sure to be a few bumps in the road early on as they get used to life without MW and MC.
I too think AO’G can be what we need underneath but will admit I don’t know much about SG. For now I’ll just trust the staff to find the right puzzle piece for next year and hope to be able to enjoy the ride they gave us this season again.
I too think AO’G can be what we need underneath but will admit I don’t know much about SG. For now I’ll just trust the staff to find the right puzzle piece for next year and hope to be able to enjoy the ride they gave us this season again.
Anybody know the latest on how the recruiting is going with Britt Prince from Elkhorn North, here in the Omaha area? She has a bit of CC in her and her Mom is the head coach and coached her in club BB. 5* recruit and likely 1 of the top recruits in the nation for 2024. UCLA is making a big push due to the fact they are joining the B1G.
I think she wants to know if Clark is coming back for her extra year. Between the 23 and 24 class, they already have 3 PG's. Prince would obviously be the most highly touted. Seems like odd roster management to bring in a 4th. Makes me believe the staff thinks it's not going to happen? With all her unofficial visit tweets, she could end up anywhere😂
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That’s tbh what I thought would be the plan before everyone went all crazy for a new, tall center. I feel like Hannah and O’Grady can both be very effective there (Hannah a higher shooting % + more rebounds and O’Grady a bit more mobile and a better shot blocker). I’m less confident about them at the 4. Sure, they could improve for sure, but I think they are more likely to get in a rhythm quicker at the 5 under Jan’s system.
Park Hannah or Addi under the basket to grab rebounds and let’s grab a slasher. Take some pressure off Clark. We rly don’t have anyone who can do that for us. I was hopeful Molly could do some of that, and she does occasionally (Syd and Kate are both good drivers to be fair, and I’d love to see more of it from them, but both are also fairly hesitant and are somewhat limited in terms of move, speed, agility)… I think that would add more to our team than a taller C if I’m being honest. Still a tall task and not a lot of options tho.
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Agree. We could use a great 6'5"+ player, but there just aren't many out there. Now I'm thinking if we could get another athletic player in the 6'1"-6'2" range it would be every bit as good.
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