WBB Transfer Portal Targets 2025-2026
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Take a look at Kailey Woolston. 14ppg 46 percent 3s.
This article lists Iowa as her #1 potential landing spot. She sat a year when she went on an LDS mission, so she is older than the typical freshman.
Kailey Woolston transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for the BYU star ft. Iowa
Kailey Woolston will be playing for a new team next season. According to On3 Sports' Talia Goodman, the BYU star has entered the transfer portal, dealing another blow to the Cougars.
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Good catch. I think 3" taller than Stremlow, maturity level of a junior, deeply religious. What more could Iowa ask?This article lists Iowa as her #1 potential landing spot. She sat a year when she went on an LDS mission, so she is older than the typical freshman.
Kailey Woolston transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for the BYU star ft. Iowa
Kailey Woolston will be playing for a new team next season. According to On3 Sports' Talia Goodman, the BYU star has entered the transfer portal, dealing another blow to the Cougars.
According to the article on her, she was contacted under Bluder's leadership. So defense is not stressed as much as under Jensen so that may come into play as something a little different.
The other confusing part about that article is they seem to suggest Woolston is possibly a Lucy replacement. However, she is listed as a SG and not a PG in HS (see both links). Read some HS articles on her games and they also suggest someone else is playing PG and not her.
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However, over on Raoul's tracker he does list here as a PG when she committed to BYU.
So maybe better classified as a CG then?
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Just some quick stats I researched.
First, the not so hot:
Her AST/TO Ratio is not the best 75 Assists / 73 TOs so little over 1.
Her Defensive Box +/- is on the low side.
The Positives:
Her 3Pt% is awesome. In fact, it's about the same as her 2Pt%.
She seems quick and fearless.
Her TO% is way better than Guyton/Stremlow, but not as good as Lucy.
I found this over on the cougar board. She's not automatic, but she's probably better that most if not all of our players at 83.6% on FTs. Only Stremlow and McCabe are better on our current team, but they don't shoot many FTs.
"I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
I lost track of how many 3s she made that game. And only remember her missing one. The fact that she's automatic from the ft line is great, but what's even better is how often she gets there. I know mid-season, she had shot more fts than anyone in the state.
She's one of the smartest and most skilled players I've ever seen in-person."
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She was Ms Basketball and Gatorade POY for Utah.
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Found some HS highlights. She seems quick and fearless. Makes sense how she gets fouled so much and she's a 3pt specialist. Let that sink in...
Some stats on her:
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The other confusing part about that article is they seem to suggest Woolston is possibly a Lucy replacement. However, she is listed as a SG and not a PG in HS (see both links). Read some HS articles on her games and they also suggest someone else is playing PG and not her.
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However, over on Raoul's tracker he does list here as a PG when she committed to BYU.
So maybe better classified as a CG then?
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Just some quick stats I researched.
First, the not so hot:
Her AST/TO Ratio is not the best 75 Assists / 73 TOs so little over 1.
Her Defensive Box +/- is on the low side.
The Positives:
Her 3Pt% is awesome. In fact, it's about the same as her 2Pt%.
She seems quick and fearless.
Her TO% is way better than Guyton/Stremlow, but not as good as Lucy.
I found this over on the cougar board. She's not automatic, but she's probably better that most if not all of our players at 83.6% on FTs. Only Stremlow and McCabe are better on our current team, but they don't shoot many FTs.
"I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
I lost track of how many 3s she made that game. And only remember her missing one. The fact that she's automatic from the ft line is great, but what's even better is how often she gets there. I know mid-season, she had shot more fts than anyone in the state.
She's one of the smartest and most skilled players I've ever seen in-person."
I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
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She was Ms Basketball and Gatorade POY for Utah.
BYU WBB commit Kailey Woolston wins Ms Basketball for Utah. Impressive stats ave 20 pts & 8 reb scoring over 1600 pts.
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Found some HS highlights. She seems quick and fearless. Makes sense how she gets fouled so much and she's a 3pt specialist. Let that sink in...
Some stats on her:
2023-24 BYU Cougars Women's Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Check out the detailed 2023-24 BYU Cougars Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
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Kailey Woolston College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Kailey Woolston - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
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Kailey Woolston 2023-24 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
2023-24 Game Log for Kailey Woolston
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There were a lot of LOGO THREES in that video. If she wants to be at Iowa I find it difficult to not take her.According to the article on her, she was contacted under Bluder's leadership. So defense is not stressed as much as under Jensen so that may come into play as something a little different.
The other confusing part about that article is they seem to suggest Woolston is possibly a Lucy replacement. However, she is listed as a SG and not a PG in HS (see both links). Read some HS articles on her games and they also suggest someone else is playing PG and not her.
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View the 22-23 Lone Peak girls varsity basketball team roster. Eva Chenn, Katy Lawrence, Solena Sellers, Taylor Anderson, Shawnee Nordstrom and more.6A Region 4 Girls Basketball (Winter 2022-23) Points Per Game Stat Leaders
Check out the Winter 2022-23 6A Region 4 Girls Basketball Points Per Game stat leaders, including stats for Games Played, Points, FG Made, FG Attempts, FG %, 3pt Made, 3pt FG Percentage, FT Made, and FT Per Game
However, over on Raoul's tracker he does list here as a PG when she committed to BYU.
So maybe better classified as a CG then?
2023 Women's Basketball Commitments - Page 2 of 22 - WBB Blog
Division I women's basketball commitments for the 2023 recruiting class, continuously updated as prospects make their announcements
Just some quick stats I researched.
First, not the best:
Her AST/TO Ratio is not the best 75 Assists / 73 TOs so little over 1.
Her Defensive Box +/- is not so hot.
The Positives:
Her 3Pt% is awesome. In fact, it's about the same as her 2Pt%.
She seems quick and fearless.
Her TO% is way better than Guyton/Stremlow, but not as good as Lucy.
I found this over on the cougar board. She's not automatic, but she's probably better that most if not all of our players at 83.6% on FTs. Only Stremlow and McCabe are better on our current team, but they don't shoot many FTs.
"I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
I lost track of how many 3s she made that game. And only remember her missing one. The fact that she's automatic from the ft line is great, but what's even better is how often she gets there. I know mid-season, she had shot more fts than anyone in the state.
She's one of the smartest and most skilled players I've ever seen in-person."
I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
posted by MaxxPower
Found some HS highlights. She seems quick and fearless. Makes sense how she gets fouled so much.
Some stats on her:
2023-24 BYU Cougars Women's Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Check out the detailed 2023-24 BYU Cougars Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Kailey Woolston College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Kailey Woolston - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
Kailey Woolston 2023-24 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
2023-24 Game Log for Kailey Woolston
I don't think it's necessarily an exact one to one replacement for Lucy, just saying that Iowa needs a scoring guard and another shooter for next year. Deal should be able to take some of the playmaking load and then you'd hope for a second year jump for Guyton and/or Stremlow in that department.
She'd be a good addition I think. They were really missing another knockdown shooter this year. When Olsen was hitting from outside they were a really great offense but she was pretty inconsistent for most of the year.
She'd be a good addition I think. They were really missing another knockdown shooter this year. When Olsen was hitting from outside they were a really great offense but she was pretty inconsistent for most of the year.
According to the article on her, she was contacted under Bluder's leadership. So defense is not stressed as much as under Jensen so that may come into play as something a little different.
The other confusing part about that article is they seem to suggest Woolston is possibly a Lucy replacement. However, she is listed as a SG and not a PG in HS (see both links). Read some HS articles on her games and they also suggest someone else is playing PG and not her.
Lone Peak Girls Basketball Roster (2022-23) - MaxPreps.com
View the 22-23 Lone Peak girls varsity basketball team roster. Eva Chenn, Katy Lawrence, Solena Sellers, Taylor Anderson, Shawnee Nordstrom and more.6A Region 4 Girls Basketball (Winter 2022-23) Points Per Game Stat Leaders
Check out the Winter 2022-23 6A Region 4 Girls Basketball Points Per Game stat leaders, including stats for Games Played, Points, FG Made, FG Attempts, FG %, 3pt Made, 3pt FG Percentage, FT Made, and FT Per Game
However, over on Raoul's tracker he does list here as a PG when she committed to BYU.
So maybe better classified as a CG then?
2023 Women's Basketball Commitments - Page 2 of 22 - WBB Blog
Division I women's basketball commitments for the 2023 recruiting class, continuously updated as prospects make their announcements
Just some quick stats I researched.
First, not the best:
Her AST/TO Ratio is not the best 75 Assists / 73 TOs so little over 1.
Her Defensive Box +/- is not so hot.
The Positives:
Her 3Pt% is awesome. In fact, it's about the same as her 2Pt%.
She seems quick and fearless.
Her TO% is way better than Guyton/Stremlow, but not as good as Lucy.
I found this over on the cougar board. She's not automatic, but she's probably better that most if not all of our players at 83.6% on FTs. Only Stremlow and McCabe are better on our current team, but they don't shoot many FTs.
"I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
I lost track of how many 3s she made that game. And only remember her missing one. The fact that she's automatic from the ft line is great, but what's even better is how often she gets there. I know mid-season, she had shot more fts than anyone in the state.
She's one of the smartest and most skilled players I've ever seen in-person."
I watched Kailey Woolston casually score 38 against PG earlier this year
posted by MaxxPower
Found some HS highlights. She seems quick and fearless. Makes sense how she gets fouled so much.
Some stats on her:
2023-24 BYU Cougars Women's Roster and Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Check out the detailed 2023-24 BYU Cougars Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Kailey Woolston College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Kailey Woolston - Stats, Game Logs, Splits, and much more
Kailey Woolston 2023-24 Game Log | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
2023-24 Game Log for Kailey Woolston
So McCabe like accuracy with more range, The ability to drive and get her own shot in a bigger frame. A lot to like.
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She also has a sister Kennedy, who committed to Brigham Young as a point guard. She’s a 26 recruit.
I wonder with the level of high school recruits JJ is pursuing, if the NIL offers on transfers is affected accordingly?
Lucy's success certainly has to be a huge plus.
Lucy's success certainly has to be a huge plus.
I say pass in terms of next year. Iowa needs another guard who can play off the bounce. Seems like a replacement for McCabe. This description from Talia Goodman is not encouraging:
Scouting report from a coach in her conference: “She’s an elite shooter. Moves better than people give credit for – needs to develop off the bounce, but can flat out make shots.”
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Deal, Woolston and Harpring there’s your 3 guard offense.
Watched some BYU highlights. Heady, gutsy player with a knockdown three. Can be used at the one and the two, high level "glue" player. Ideal replacement for McCabe after next year. Green light.
She looks to be a better version of McCabe. Take!
Still think McCabe would be better off the bench.
There are dozens of LDS NFL players, so yes, she can play on Sundays. BYU chooses not to, but individuals can do so if they want.
They got much better this year with her in the starting lineup I think she's very underrated. There's going to be an inconsistency to anyone with that role but the threat of her as a shooter opened up the offense a lot and even when she wasn't scoring she got a lot of defensive attention. She played well on defense too, despite the size limitations. There were several games this year we don't win without her, people are being way too harsh because she missed shots in the last game they saw
Will she play for a "gay" coach? I know Jan is Christian but is she "Christian" enough.
Forever etched in my brain will be the Affolter drive in the last six seconds of the tOSU game where the girl guarding McCabe knew Taylor wasn't a legitimate scoring threat and collapsed/fouled Syd and the foul wasn't called.
I know, I’m shocked there’s not been more made about nationally even. Even more surprised that she continues to rake in interest and commitments from some high profile recruits. Nebraska in itself would be a hard enough sell for me, but you add in that dark cloud hanging over the program and I wouldn’t give them a call let alone a visit. To each their own I guess.
Nebraska puts winning above all else.
Osborne, Pelini, Frost... if you win, they'll tolerate stuff up to a point.
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One of those names is not like the other.
K. Huesmann has echoed the same thoughts about Stuelke i.e. improvements this offseason and potential to be a more viable option at the 4 next year. It's a little counter-intuitive, no? It's all coming down to THIS offseason when she didn't naturally get to that level in the other 2.5 (no major injury) years she was here? Honestly, no I'm not doubting the accuracy of your claim but I'm curious if there's something in particular you two have in mind when you say she has the potential to make those improvements in one offseason. Tangible or intangible. Her athleticism, work ethic, practice performance?
She will continue to improve. She was a true freshman who only played a little more than half a season. She will take a big step forward next season.
Ava seems to have nice touch. Anyway she can play the four on offense and five on D?
I would still be going hard for that Wisconsin girl either way.
I would still be going hard for that Wisconsin girl either way.
I agree. Hannah back up Ava early, then Hays the backup 5 later in the season. Hannah and the Wisconsin transfer splitting time at the 4. Woolston would be a great addition. Iowa would have talent and depth.
Anything is possible, but Williams isn't coming to Iowa, and I'd be shocked if Jensen even considers that. They are going to keep playing the tourney game/s with Stuelke and Heiden sharing more court time. Stuelke and Hays will be the depth at 5.
I can see Jensen go after a scorer, wherever it might put them on the court. They need points and ball handling.
*Just watched the BYU game highlights. Hannah hit a 12 foot jumper and two 3s in that game. Crazy. Who knows if she actually gets confident enough to do more of that at the 4?
I can see Jensen go after a scorer, wherever it might put them on the court. They need points and ball handling.
*Just watched the BYU game highlights. Hannah hit a 12 foot jumper and two 3s in that game. Crazy. Who knows if she actually gets confident enough to do more of that at the 4?
Several reasons. First, Stuelke made 29 threes and shot 34.9% from three her senior year at Cedar Rapids Washington. It's not like a Megan Gustafson learning to shoot threes for the first time. She's done so competently before.
Then there's health. I'm linking Adam's story on this here, but basically Hannah wasn't healthy all of last season with a knee issue, then missed most of the off-season recovery from knee surgery. It's been a while since she's had off-season time to work on her game. I think that time can be valuable.
I also think Stuelke gets more in her own head than the typical player. She really struggled with free throws early in her career, and I think a big part of it was mental. She's improved her free throw shooting from 46% her freshman year to 68.9% this year. I think we could see her three-point shooting improve with more work and confidence.
Finally, it's a make it or break it off-season for her WNBA prospects. If she doesn't develop a jump shot, I don't think she'll last very long in the WNBA. Many pro athletes take their games to new levels in their contract years because they have extra motivation to earn their next contract. Stuelke has something similar with her professional dreams.
I’m not worried about her making any 3’s. The last 3 games her and Heiden had some nice moments together on their court. Hit an occasional 12-15 footer and be able to drive the ball from the top of the key. She’s got an advantage over a lot of 4’s with her athleticism. She’s was still our 2nd leading scorer. She gets way too much criticism I think because maybe her skill set doesn’t quite match her athleticism. I’d take 16-8 out of her at the 4 next year.
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