If I had one wish...

[acoustimac]

Thought it would be fun to see what everyone came up with. Be positive and think of things that would help the team...

I'm going with this...that each of the players we already have and who are committed to Cyclone basketball could build on to their game. Growth!

Hansford...refind the 40% three point shooting. Joens...take the next step and find consistency. Harris...continue what we've seen of late, the tough edge, the deadly shot, the ability to drive and score. AJ...be healthy and find your shot. The freshmen...identify where you need to grow and commit to it in the offseason. Brown...relax. Let the game come to you whenever you feel pressure. Williams...get stronger. Develop a short jumper. Taulelei...build your confidence and strength. Audi...get stronger and stay healthy. Work on quickness. Hare...hone that shot. To the newbies...find your role. Work hard.

 

[ZorkClone]

My most “realistic” wish is that we can keep the Fab Four together. I like their chemistry, and I think together they have most of the parts of a successful team.

I wish we can hone the inside out pass. I think we can do it, we just need more confidence from our shooters.

 

[CycloneT]

Id love for Audi to be able to work more out of the high post to open easier passing/driving lanes

 

[WartburgClone]

My most “realistic” wish is that we can keep the Fab Four together. I like their chemistry, and I think together they have most of the parts of a successful team.

There is a reason they+Emily Ryan have been our best group of starters this year.

 

[DGC]

I wish that Addy and Audi finish their college careers at Iowa State.

 

[GoClone]

I hope Addy gets stronger in the off season so that she can overpower the teams and players tat frustrate her with physical play.
I hope the whole team gets better at free throws so that we can have that as an advantage again.
I too want Jackson and Hare to have healthy careers the rest of the way.
I want the whole team to get better at reading the defense and not force things into Audi when triple teamed.
I want Audi to get even better at stepping through and under taller defenders.
I want Tanke to find her outside shot and get better at moving her feet and anticipating on defense.
Wilson to get more comfortable with the offense and Big XII pressure.
Hansford to start fresh next year and become a better defender.
Taulelei to use her length and move her feet a bit better and quicker on defense to guide her opponent rather than react to what they are doing.
Williams to just keep developing as she is starting to show.
Joens to take the consistancy step mentioned earlier.

Lastly, add a strong quick point guard so that AJ can flourish as an off guard and be our best defender.

 

[mred]

 

[BoxsterCy]

That's better than what I thought of, genies granting wishes.

 

[joyisuful]

I wish Emily Ryan to be an assistant for us next season and eventually move up to head coach!

 

[DGC]

I was Emily Ryan to be an assistant for us next season and eventually move up to head coach!

Definitely like the idea. I also wish Billy would leave and take a head coaching job somewhere and get some experience, and come back when ready, somewhat like TJ did.

 

[Texbudman]

My wish would be for better officiating in women’s college basketball but we all know that is not going to happen

 

[ISU40]

I wish Emily the world and let her find the right path forward.
I wish all the players are happy and healthy, either at ISU or not.
I too wish for improvement of officials and some new blood in the game.

 

[ISUCubswin]

My wish is for a Kate Dinnebier/Mya McDermott like player to transfer in and be the primary ball handler. Limited turnovers, athletic, can’t just easily dribble around them.

A player like that would by default make everyone else better.

 

[ICCYFAN]

If we're talking genie level wishes here:

Preface: Hall of Fame Coach Muffet McGraw was talking at half-time of yesterday's ACC game, and she noted teams need a third "superstar" to compete for conference and national titles. She opined UCONN wasn't a national title contender with just Paige & Azzi - they needed to add freshman Sarah Strong.

ISU has two "superstars", Addy Brown & Audi Crooks. I'm watching South Carolina dismantle Texas, as Tessa Johnson is seemingly everywhere - setting screens, bringing the ball up the court, hitting threes, driving to the hoop. My one wish is for Rae Johnson to convince little sister Tessa that moving back to the Midwest and accepting an ISU WBB Scholarship is desirable.