BF was here before JP became our AD.
WBB: 2026 Transfer Portal
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I know. Probably didnt word it right. Its how he's handling now. And maybe with the men and their journey in the tourney it will be a priority when it's over.
Talia has been a mess this cycle (not unlike our program). Posting a screenshot because it looks like she’s deleted the thread entirely.
I think there's much more happening behind the scenes than we can possibly know. Out of respect for the men's team and the challenge in front of them, I'm sure JP is trying to control the news. I don't think it's wrong to compartmentalize what is probably inevitable. You can bet that conversations have been had. You can bet agents are involved. You can even bet that given the longevity of BF's staff and the need to consider their options and famil inies that it's a whirlwind behind the scenes. I absolutely believe that the coaching staff needs new blood and that it's not Billy. But, I absolutely believe that the current staff and players are due some respect in rolling it out this way.
Something smells fishy if we had a gal schedule a visit with us and now, all of a sudden, does not have a visit scheduled with us.
Couldn't have said it better. I'm still predicting that both parties will reach common ground and try to make everything look as positive as it can from a media standpoint where Bill isn't "fired" and they agree to some behind the scenes "financial settlement". Also, after what JP did with getting someone hired to replace CMC before his big announcement, we could see that occur here as well, and obviously, it won't be Billy, no way in hell! lol
Doesn't sound that "fishy" to me, more an acknowledgement that we are a dumpster fire right now. If she had a visit scheduled and than saw all of the defections she might have just said "Nope, going to wait to see what's happening". Besides, the portal is not even really open right now, it's just players stating their intent to enter the portal on April 6th.
And likely more shoes to drop on transfers out? Sort of been announcement etiquette in the past to not announce on gamedays and the NCAA has WBB games today.
People forget these young ladies are still students. Missing a ton of class probably wouldn’t help with academic eligibility.
Its funny, you never hear about anyone being "academically ineligible" anymore. That used to be a semi-frequent thing. Has it disappeared in the NIL era? Are these athletes even attending classes?
There was the case of the QB from Miami this year. He was asked about how he liked life on campus and his response was "I haven't taken a class in 2 years." I believe that was because he had graduated, though.
I wonder if Audi has an overinflated view of her demand at other schools; there's no question the offense revolves around her. What other player would be allowed to play 'defense' like her and stay on the floor?
Did she think most other D1 schools would be dying to plug her into a similar situation on their teams, and then find out this was nowhere near true so is still trying to find a decent offer?
Do we think it is possible that a decision was made by ISU Ath Dept to give a higher % of NIL money to FB & MBB for next year and that several of the WBB players were actually offered less $ for the '26-'27 season than they got the last season or 2? That would be tough to accept and would motivate me to try going somewhere else; even if I did like the school, fans, & coaches.
I think that is a valid point and it goes for all who enter the portal. No matter how good you are there has to be a need for your skills and an opening on the team that will not destroy the chemistry on a team going for the top prize.
you do realize she is a unanimous big 12 1st team 3 years straight right? also an all American all 3 years she has attended Iowa State? she is unguardable 1 on 1 by any team thars has tried. when was the last time a team has guarded her 1 on 1 the whole game? of course she has offers from high level programs. you people who doubt her so much are just still looking at her size and not what she has accomplished on the court! defense wise of course she can improve, every player can. when was the last time that the opposing center has out scored Audi?
When was the last time someone was academically ineligible? I can't remember the last time that happened.
Not necessarily. The portal doesn't officially open until April 6. So no reason to create a lot of stir until closer to that date. It's not like her agency can't get a deal done beforehand.
Addy is the same. As long as her back is good go forward, she can pick her future school.
Jada is somewhere in between. But all the other ISU transfers benefit from getting there name out there early, so they have options. Because they're battling with 500 or 1000 other women for a scholarship.
February 25 - Achol Akot - Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State 88-77 Iowa State (Feb 25, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Oklahoma State Cowgirls vs. Iowa State Cyclones NCAAW game, final score 88-77, from February 25, 2026 on ESPN.
Yes, and enrolled in graduate classes but apparently no actual class attendence.
