Kylie Feuerbach in transfer portal
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I'm inclined to believe this is more of the reason...and could lead to more transfers if not careful. It was clear in many games that CBF doesn't really have an offense other to run through AJ...our loss against A&M was more of a coaching issue and less of a player issue, IMO...if she's leaving because she wants to play a different way, I don't blame her. She only gets so many opportunities. Sucks either way...
I think his recruits know that he is a tough coach to play for but I'm guessing that once they are here and practicing he is even more abrasive than they thought.
You can point at several losses this season where he decided to play Ashley one on five. Hell, it cost them the Texas game down in KC.
I'm just not as big of a BF fan as most Cyclone fans. I get that he turned the program around but he definitely has had his problems. Talent leaving the program has been a huge issue over the last 10 years or so and it's not p[layers struggling to get minutes.
Isn’t she a third generation Cyclone, as in Mom, Dad and Grandfather? I’m very sad as I thought she and Donarski were the next two stars for the ISU women? I loved her athleticism and fearlessness!
I disagree on the bolded. BF has had way too much young talent leave the program. It's definitely been an issue and I'm not sure why everyone gives him a free pass on it.
Some kids like/need the screaming, and others it really hurts their psyche. It's important for incoming players to know that's CBF's style, and to know themselves well enough if that is good/bad for them.
Not surprising- watching the games on TV it was clear that she was not always involved in the scheme - she was wide open in a lot of times but the ball always ended up with Joens or Donarski (more with the former).
She has potential, she can play and she can score. I don't like when our team becoming one player show - because like other posters say: it will become easy to defend. We need multiple scorers including the ones who are fearless to take last second shots and our freshmen are more than good enough to do so.
She has potential, she can play and she can score. I don't like when our team becoming one player show - because like other posters say: it will become easy to defend. We need multiple scorers including the ones who are fearless to take last second shots and our freshmen are more than good enough to do so.
This is pure speculation, but one thing I've noticed with Bill is his treatment of players can seem a bit inconsistent at times. I think there are always a few that are pretty well above reproach, while there are others he's on constantly. The guy knows what he's doing, and I have no doubt it's done purposefully to try and maximize players' potential. But when you watch on the sideline you see some players get yanked and chewed out for mistakes, while others aren't. And I can't help but think the players notice that as well.
It seemed to me Kylie kind of fell into this. I saw him getting on her much more than Ryan and Donarski.
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Always felt like if you could make it through year one of Bill, you make it all the way through. If that is truly a reason why she left, perhaps she may come back out of the portal?
We are lighter on players to start with aren’t we? Was thinking we had a few open schollys this year and we are o KU bringing in a couple players aren’t we?
I 100% agree with this. Bill certainly treats players differently and I feel like some former players came out and said that too.
Yes, she has deep ISU roots. Her grandfather played at ISU and dad has a Bachelor's and Vet school degree from ISU (I used to hoop with him some).
My two theories on this would be not jelling with CBF or feeling like she'll always be in the shadows of others. Just theories but it's too bad because she had some athleticism and I think she'll continue to improve her shooting / scoring. She had a rough outing against A&M and to me, seemed to be pressing to make plays.
Physically, I felt like we didn't match up well with schools like A&M, Baylor and Texas so having an athletic, 6'0" wing like Kyle in future years would have been useful.
She's a good and smart kid and will do well. We all wish her future success, I'm sure.
Dad, Grandfather for sure. I think her Mom is alumni too but not certain. Her Uncle Al was the world record holder in the in the shot put during the 1970's but he went to Emporia State.
Here is who we've lost over the last 10-years, not sure any of them were program changers.
Kelsey Harris - transferred to UC Davis, played two seasons there with solid results.
Kileah Mays - took a chance, she was raw and was going to be stuck behind Prins, Poppens, and Christopherson, transferred to Texas State.
Nakiah Bell - transferred to SIUE, averages 8.8 ppg over her career at SIUE.
Bry Fernstrom - transferred to Minnesota, played but was never a star. Averaged 5.7 and 3.4 ppg.
Blaire Thomas - transferred to Iowa Western, then to Johnson C Smith, then to Norfolk State.
Teetee Starks - transferred to Arizona, played 2018-2019, then injured and quit playing.
Sofia Zivaljevic - transferred to NDSU.
Aliyah Konate - hurt her back and never played, went home to Germany.
Bride Kennedy-Hopoate - transferred to New Mexico, played in 8 games after sitting out, then let go from the team.
Lauren Mills - took a chance, never played, transferred to Montana. Played 47 minutes in 13 games this year.
Gabby McBride - took a chance, she was injured, transferred to a junior college in Texas. Played in 15 games at JUCO, averaged 1.9 mpg and 2.7 ppg.
Lindsay Jarosinki - retired from basketball, completing her degree at ISU.
This is tough. I think Kylie has tremendous potential. I personally don't think BF helped her by putting her in the starting lineup at the beginning of the season. As the season progressed, Maddie's role increased and Kylie's role decreased. Moving her to a smaller role could give an 18 year old the impression that they had fallen out of favor. In reality, she should have probably come off the bench and then grown into a starter next year.
I do agree it is a concern that BF relies on one player too much late in games, but I would doubt that would cause Kylie to transfer. I think her minutes and role late in games were consistent with he play.
I do agree it is a concern that BF relies on one player too much late in games, but I would doubt that would cause Kylie to transfer. I think her minutes and role late in games were consistent with he play.
She hit the game winner in the AAU championship a couple of years ago right in front of Kevin Durant, so you know she is more than ready (and capable) of hitting big shots.
The shot that caught the attention of Kevin Durant and landed Kylie Feuerbach on ESPN before she got to Iowa State
The biggest shot of Kylie Feuerbach's career came as a sophomore when she knocked down a winning basket in front of NBA star Kevin Durant.
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I think MEM coming back may have been the push. Her may have been told her minutes may be decreasing and with the two other options having nearly the same eligibility as her, she may have decided to move on. At those ages, we can make some rash decisions and not think as long term or be willing to fight through the situation.
