Bill typically leaves some open schollies so there aren't deep bench players who never see the floor. Well, OK maybe not for that reason as we still have some of those, but he does not use all 15 most years.
2024-25 Roster/Rotation Additions
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So in 3 years all of the Iowa media will be following Audi like they did CC this year? I find that hard to believe, even though Crooks appears to have a more dynamic personality than CC.
I need to stop pre empting the questions I want to ask. Basically non of the responses I received went anywhere near answering what our biggest need is.
I'd say a big guard and Ward type rim protector.
I think Handley is already a silent comitt.
I need to stop pre empting the questions I want to ask. Basically non of the responses I received went anywhere near answering what our biggest need is.
I honestly don’t know what our needs are. Will Natabou develop offensively? If not we need a post backup. Is Williams any good? If not we need a 3-4 combo. We are deep at point. We are bringing in a top notch three point shooter in one of our freshman. If AJ develops further as a scorer that’s a plus. Perhaps a quick guard with a shot? Someone in the 6’1/6’2 size (Bristow sized). For us hacks there just ain’t enough we know.
I would like to see us get a 6’2” transfer that can play the 4 and shoot the 3. With Audi the more shooters we have the better.
Addy is a pro typical workhorse. Does a bit of everything And does it well. I mentioned quick because her one liability is quickness or the lack thereof.
Another Addy in the starting lineup would be awesome. We don't need a backup for Addy, we someone else on the floor with Addy and Audi. I view Addy as a guard, not a 4. Addy's skill level at her size is unique and she will only get better. I doubt we find another Addy. Honestly, I would like to see us find an older more developed version of Bristow.
Natabou's ability is confusing to me. She seems to have all the physical attributes to be a force at center but seems to be a half or full step behind on the court.
Anybody better than Natabou isn't coming to ISU to be a backup IMHO. "Come to ISU and split 10 minutes of backup for Audi with Natabou" isn't much of a selling point to me. A backup post is generally just expected to hold her own in the minutes she gets and she did that this season. It will be either a HS or portal priority for 2025, or so it seem.
Agreed…as I mentioned I think the off season for Nellie will be touch on her shot and foot work.
The only way I see us going for a big from the portal is if you see a freshman who looks like a prospect you can get and then have her red shirt next year. Then after Nellie leaves she is the back and working on her game.
Agree, I posted a while back explosiveness should be her focus in the off season.
I agree, but it's going to be hard to find a better post backup than Natabou. She has her limitations, but she's really good defensively and is a great player to throw into the game for 3 minutes after Crooks beats down opposing posts. They're a nice 1-2 punch physically. If we can find a better post, great, but I'd be comfortable with Natabou.
Replacing Belanger is going to be more difficult than we imagined at the beginning of the year. She was not only a really good shooter, but she was a plus defender by the end of the year and made a lot of winning plays.
Completely agree on Natabou. I think she'll improve and it would be tough to get someone better to agree to come off the bench. Hopefully the replacement we get for Bristow at the 4 could give us some small ball 5 options.
As for the 2 we seem to have good in house options, Jackson, Williams and the incoming freshman whose name escapes me at the moment. If Joens returns she should push for time as well.
