WBB: 2026 Transfer Portal

I assume all four told Bill they were leaving.
Typically there are one on one post season meetings. Sometimes players are told of their situation ongoing and “advised” it would be better if they entered the portal. In other cases, it’s like you said and they have decided to leave for various reasons.
 
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It's no surprise that players transfer when fans bluntly highlight the players perceived shortcomings as you have done here.

As I've said before, we need to be aware of who may be reading the boards.
If parents or players come on these places they need some guidance. BBS are the last place they should be hanging out.
 
A couple of years ago, maybe. But now, these players are pros and need to face “pro” type stuff. She deflected, which is the correct answer and everyone reads into that. Want the $$? Things will get a bit tougher.
She didn’t deflect. She stated perfectly what was most important at that point in time. For her it is always about team first.
 
100% speculation here, but if anyone leaves, I would guess it would be Addy. Jada just came in last year and said she wanted to be closer to KC. AC has ties to Iowa and the program is built around her skillset.

Addy seems like the one that could get a payday from a program with much bigger pockets than we have.
You guys must be seeing something I'm not. Shes tough
The rumor mill on reddit (great source I know) says 12 players told Bill Fennelly they will be leaving, including Audi Crooks, Addi Brown and Jada. Claims to have heard it from a player on the team. They claim AJ and EP as the only remaining.
I wish them well. Staying and expecting anything to be different is the definition of insanity. An outdated coach, and the inability to bring in a level talent. We will beat up on the lesser teams and get roasted by the good ones just like the last three years. I sure wouldn't stay.
 
I think he wants more to leave it makes him look like he is in the know.
Not seeing the logic to that. Birch can look just as "in the know" by saying everyone is coming back. If he said 1-2 more players might leave, he probably has sources that indicate that is true.

The 2026 reality is players can move because of basketball fit, personal reasons or/and for financial reasons. It's to the point where I'm no longer surprised if any athlete chooses to enter the portal. Playing college athletics is a job and players are enticed to move-on like any post-college professional.
 
Jefferson getting a big bag offer came out of left field, we had to scramble to handle that.

I don't know how much Audi is getting but I'd imagine it's a lot by WBB standards.

Anyone with her earning power and half a brain in their head wouldn't commit to necessarily coming back next year the minute the current season ends.

I'll be surprised if she leaves (but not too surprised). She's got a sweet deal here, take all the shots you want.
 
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Love Addy and thankful for all she did at Iowa State.

6-25, 2-15 from 3 her final 2 games as a Cyclone. Guessing this has been a plan for awhile.
 
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