I think as good and tough as she was, Poppins was undersized. Serious question, have we ever had a post player the caliber of what Texas, Baylor, or Maryland, even Iowa has? Not since Angie Welle is my guess.
Added a new name: Nyamer Diew. She is a 6'1" F freshman at Butler. She was coming off an ACL tear last summer and got stronger toward the end of the season, averaging 9.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 3.8 blocks in her final four games of the season.
Nyamer Diew - 2020-21 - Women's Basketball - Butler University Athletics
Nyamer Diew (13) F - 2020-21 Freshman Season: Played in 16 games, making 10 starts… Averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game… Led the team and ranked thirdbutlersports.com
She may be looking to be closer to home (Sioux City). Here's a nice article about her off-the-court struggles: https://thebutlercollegian.com/2021...mer-diew-is-channeling-grief-into-positivity/
Probably too early to tell. She entered the portal two days ago.Do you know anything about schools involved ? Could be a nice addition to the team.
Added a new name: Nyamer Diew. She is a 6'1" F freshman at Butler. She was coming off an ACL tear last summer and got stronger toward the end of the season, averaging 9.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 3.8 blocks in her final four games of the season.
Nyamer Diew - 2020-21 - Women's Basketball - Butler University Athletics
Nyamer Diew (13) F - 2020-21 Freshman Season: Played in 16 games, making 10 starts… Averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game… Led the team and ranked thirdbutlersports.com
She may be looking to be closer to home (Sioux City). Here's a nice article about her off-the-court struggles: https://thebutlercollegian.com/2021...mer-diew-is-channeling-grief-into-positivity/
She played on the 2019-2020 SC East team that upset Caitlin Clark and Dowling Catholic in the regional final, keeping Clark from going to state her senior year.Added a new name: Nyamer Diew. She is a 6'1" F freshman at Butler. She was coming off an ACL tear last summer and got stronger toward the end of the season, averaging 9.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 3.8 blocks in her final four games of the season.
Nyamer Diew - 2020-21 - Women's Basketball - Butler University Athletics
Nyamer Diew (13) F - 2020-21 Freshman Season: Played in 16 games, making 10 starts… Averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game… Led the team and ranked thirdbutlersports.com
She may be looking to be closer to home (Sioux City). Here's a nice article about her off-the-court struggles: https://thebutlercollegian.com/2021...mer-diew-is-channeling-grief-into-positivity/
I don't recall seeing her name before. She lived in Minnesota until moving to Iowa before her junior year. She led all of 5A in blocked shots both seasons she was in Iowa.Wasn't someone we showed interest in before is it? Did her ACL hinder her recruitment?
Denae Fritz awards update related by CycloneNeurotic on another forum has this note (Thanks CycloneNuerotic!):
TwisterSister 2021 recruit Denae Fritz was just named to the regional (Knoxville, TN) all-prep high school girls basketball team.
Here’s today’s story in the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Sat. 4/10) https://amp.knoxnews.com/amp/7015905002
With this selection Fritz is in contention for the All-PrepXtra girls basketball player of the year awarded June 30, 2021.
Another impressive recognition for Fritz. Yes, I think we stole some talent out from under a lot of teams in the South East.
Prior to moving to Sioux City for her final two years in high school, Diew lived in Minnesota. She was an AAU teammate of Bueckers at that time (and possibly even after moving to Iowa, but I'm not clear on that).She appears to be a friend of Paige Bueckers.
She appears to be a friend of Paige Bueckers.