WBB Transfer Portal Targets 2025-2026
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Wish this article had more substance in it.
At least the article they did on Kailey Woolston listed a prior connection between her and Iowa in that we tried to sign her before she went to BYU. Which gives it more legs that it could have potential.
This article is just based on AOG leaving and her staying in the B1G. They could do the same with Nebraska and Alexis Markowski leaving. In fact, a NE board reported that Prince, Potts, and Amy Williams are all "following" Serah Williams on her X account now.
Article Title: Serah Williams transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for Wisconsin star ft. LSU
"If Serah Williams wanted to remain in the Big Ten, she could find her new home at Iowa. Caitlin Clark's alma mater is projected to be the sixth seed in this year's NCAA Tournament and continues to draw national attention.
Hawkeyes star power forward Hannah Stuelke is only a junior. Her 7.9 rebounds lead Iowa, and she contributes 12.8 points per game as the second-highest scorer on the team. Fellow power forward Addison O'Grady, who is shooting 62.8% from the field, is a senior. Williams could be a helpful addition in O'Grady's absence."
www.sportskeeda.com
At least the article they did on Kailey Woolston listed a prior connection between her and Iowa in that we tried to sign her before she went to BYU. Which gives it more legs that it could have potential.
This article is just based on AOG leaving and her staying in the B1G. They could do the same with Nebraska and Alexis Markowski leaving. In fact, a NE board reported that Prince, Potts, and Amy Williams are all "following" Serah Williams on her X account now.
Article Title: Serah Williams transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for Wisconsin star ft. LSU
"If Serah Williams wanted to remain in the Big Ten, she could find her new home at Iowa. Caitlin Clark's alma mater is projected to be the sixth seed in this year's NCAA Tournament and continues to draw national attention.
Hawkeyes star power forward Hannah Stuelke is only a junior. Her 7.9 rebounds lead Iowa, and she contributes 12.8 points per game as the second-highest scorer on the team. Fellow power forward Addison O'Grady, who is shooting 62.8% from the field, is a senior. Williams could be a helpful addition in O'Grady's absence."
Serah Williams transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots for Wisconsin star ft. LSU
On Wednesday, Wisconsin forward Serah Williams announced that she would be entering the transfer portal.
www.sportskeeda.com
Coti McMahon would fit nicely there IMO.
I’m all about improving the team and most of us are. I’m sure Jan talks with the players first to see how they feel. Do they want to improve the team and go to higher places or do they wanna play more. It’s tough either way. It’s early but signs of Big improvements are a possibility. Making the final four is what it’s all about. go Hawkeyes.
It's also worth mentioning that short term improvements can come at the expense of long-term improvements.
I think Ava Heiden needs to start at the 5 next year in part because starting for a full year next year will make her better as a junior and senior. Bringing in a player like Williams would undoubtedly make Iowa better next year, but it could also slow Heiden's development or even lead her to transfer in the worst case scenario.
I know I've argued Deal at PG probably isn't plan A, but if the coaches believe she can be one of the best PGs in the country as a junior and senior, it makes sense to give her the keys to the offense next year over a transfer. Iowa might struggle early in that scenario, but her development would lead to rewards later.
The core of Iowa's roster is very young. It will likely be at its best in the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Iowa will look to improve through the portal for next year, but I doubt the coaches will sacrifice development for the young rotation players in the process.
I would play Williams at the 4 and let Hannah back up Ava.
There's a 0% chance Iowa brings in a transfer with the intent of benching Hannah Stuelke.
If Hannah doesn't put the work in to play the 4, she will come off the bench for Ava.
Iowa will try to bring in a PG out of the portal, an obvious need. This allows the coaches to find the best position fit for Deal. I think the next realistic possibility is a 3 that can score. I think Kylie returns to help Strenlow if a legitimate scorer isn't brought on board. HS and Tegan M will start the year at the 4. I think the coaches will gamble on improvement from both.
Can commits change schools as easily as players going to the transfer portal? How about Skinner switching to Iowa? And no, there is absolutely no basis for this to happen, I'm purely asking if a hypothetical situation is even allowed to take place.
A sit down with Hannah of what is expected is needed.
So you think the girl who has been 2nd team all conference and scored 48 pts in a game is going to be put on the bench her Senior year? Sure thing.
I think Ava will be better than Hannah next year, especially on defense.
Hannah off the bench is a good thing to have.
She’s starting somewhere my man. It’s probably at the 4 but more power to you if you think she comes off the bench. 😎
I hope she puts in the work to play the 4. It hasn't happened yet.
She was a one trick pony being able to run out and feast on Caitlin's passing.
It's not a lazy thing, it's a skill-set thing
So if she’s a one trick pony under CC how did she manage to make 2nd team this year?
You all need to stop with the handwringing. Hannah will be a very good 4 next year. She played that position her freshman year and has this summer to acclimate. She’ll be great next season.
It’s actually ridiculous the criticism she receives from some of our “fans.”
Pretty laughable reading what all of the experts on here have to say. I never played or coached, but I know BS when I see it.
I am curious as how any team in the country could survive with out 3 or 4 players languishing on their bench?
You going to play everyone 13.3 minutes a game?
Their is only 200 minutes to work with
Once again, my point being I'm not talking about players who don't play in particular games. I'm talking about players who by all appearances over MULTIPLE years are NEVER going to play basically. Ex: Jada, AJE, possibly KJ, who even Brandon said he doubts she'll ever fill a regular role on the team. I fully realize that all players are going to play. I'm saying if we are going to be a top ten level team, you can't afford to have players on your roster who may never develop enough to contribute. Again, looking at next season we have Hannah and McCabe and the freshman because we have lost a class basically with the 2023 class Ava's accident, KJ's injury and uncertainanty, and with Jada being a non factor, we basically have 7 players and the 3 player incoming class.
It’s only recently that Iowa has started using all 15 scholarships. Many times they only carried 11 or 12 in the last few decades.
UConn rarely carried anything near 15.
Reason to not use the full 15 was given point blank by both Lisa, Geno, and plenty of others is that there is not enough minutes to keep 15 happy.
Getting players that can be a positive force on the team, ie Jada, is a great thing.
And thats all great. So look at the current roster. If Mallegni , Stremlow. and Guyton don't make Big strides next season (which we won't know until we get into the season), this will be a VERY thin team without major portal help. And the reason is because we only had two players in the 2023, Ava Jones, (tragic situation) and KJ being unable to contribute. Couple that with there really is no one developing in the depth and you have 2 seniors next year, (three if you count Jada who isn't going to play), and 5 soph, and the three freshman. Theres a hole in the middle of the roster and no one gaining experience between those two groups.
I watched the games, teams were playing way off Hannah at the 4 because she would not take a shot from 10+ feet. It could have worked with playing Hannah at the 5 on offense and AOG at the 4 as she would at least shoot the elbow jumper. It seemed clear that the plan was for Hannah to develop the 3 point and midrange over the summer. But she had that injury that slowed it down. Syd was also clearly better at the 4 than the 3 this year. Both of these are not ideal if syd/Hannah want to play in the W.
Hell, she could barely make a shot at 2 feet. She pretty much needs to work on everything in the offseason.
I kind of agree she needs to learn to "shoot" not just throw the ball at the basket. If you watch her, she tends not keep her eyes on the basket. But JMO.
I think she just throws it up and expects a foul to be called. We all saw the refereeing in college women's basketball. You can't count on them to call a foul when there is one or not.
In re 2nd team all big-10 Hannah, please check her shooting percentage for the season. ( if I tell you it will be forgotten, if you look it up it will stick in your memory ) Also, she has significantly improved her ft shooting over time. After missing all of last summer to enhance her outside shot, I am guessing the coaching staff and she will be working on that shot in the coming months. She appears to be sincere about improving her game!
I hope we get Harpring. Or did I miss an announcement
No, but one of the other threads shows her visit to UCLA. It made me cringe.😬
All you have to ask- If Hannah went in the portal who would want her. Answer- everyone.
After watching today's game I'm now convinced by those who've said we need a point guard in the portal. I like Aliyah Guyton in the long term but she is not ready to play 25-30 minutes/game in the B1G. Same mistakes of dribbling into trouble and not realizing her physical limitations, plus she still has those "it's my turn to shoot" moments regardless of what else might be available. Give her another year to learn IMHO.
So back to the Williams discussion.
Would she even really consider transferring within the conference? She would definitely be a great get but I wouldn't expect her to.
Would she even really consider transferring within the conference? She would definitely be a great get but I wouldn't expect her to.
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