Lexi Donarski entering transfer portal

[CycloneErik]

For those calling for Bill to retire...

He just brought in another solid recruiting class and has the start to another one the following year. If he steps down, we stand a chance at losing several of those players and really start off the next Chapter in Cyclone WBB from the bottom.

Well, the last top recruiting class didn't stick around. The outcome on that probably isn't different either way.

We're not gonna send him packing. He's probably well past his peak in terms of great years and tourney performances, but there's no case where JP is sending him packing unless something really, really wild happen. It's just the voicing of justifiable frustrations for most.

In any case, we're the 2nd or 3rd best program in the state, and that's pretty much our peak right now.

 

[Clonefan32]

For those calling for Bill to retire...

He just brought in another solid recruiting class and has the start to another one the following year. If he steps down, we stand a chance at losing several of those players and really start off the next Chapter in Cyclone WBB from the bottom.

Well the last one everyone left and he massively underachieved with them, but I’m sure this one will be better. Based on his quote on Donarski it would appear he’s learning from his mistakes and really internalizing what he could have done differently.

I hope I’ve laid the sarcasm on think enough it comes through.

 

[Marcelason78]

what are they saying

—They don’t know why Lexi is leaving
—Believe it is not NIL related
—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA
—Equated this decision to a job change
—CW has a take on the premium board

 

[Acylum]

—They don’t know why Lexi is leaving
—Believe it is not NIL related
—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA
—Equated this decision to a job change
—CW has a take on the premium board

They didn’t refer to anything posted on here. CW stated twice that “ we won the b12”. Which of course we didn’t.

 

[ISU_Guy]

—They don’t know why Lexi is leaving
—Believe it is not NIL related
—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA
—Equated this decision to a job change
—CW has a take on the premium board

—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA


She could have shot 30 times a game next year.

 

[CycloneErik]

What was his quote?

""Her family made the decision. Obviously this wasnt the place she wanted to be. That's okay, that's her choice."
"I'm focused on the kids that want to play at Iowa State."

From CF Twitter.

 

[Marcelason78]

—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA


She could have shot 30 times a game next year.

Agree. Didn’t understand that take. Lexi took the second most shots on the team this year.

 

[JP4CY]

""Her family made the decision. Obviously this wasnt the place she wanted to be. That's okay, that's her choice."
"I'm focused on the kids that want to play at Iowa State."

From CF Twitter.

I don't love the quote TBH.

 

[CycloneErik]

I don't love the quote TBH.

It reflects a poor attitude, at best.

 

[Cyclad]

""Her family made the decision. Obviously this wasnt the place she wanted to be. That's okay, that's her choice."
"I'm focused on the kids that want to play at Iowa State."

From CF Twitter.

Understandable
Bills feelings hurt, next year looks less promising now

 

[legi]

""Her family made the decision. Obviously this wasnt the place she wanted to be. That's okay, that's her choice."
"I'm focused on the kids that want to play at Iowa State."

From CF Twitter.

Sounds a bit butthurt.

 

[clonedude]

Reading Lexi’s statement is really sad IMO.

That sounds like someone that loves her teammates, loves the fans, loves the atmosphere, loves ISU, and wants to stay here……. BUT….. because of something else (Bill)…. she just can’t do it anymore and needs to leave because of that.

It’s blatantly obvious that she doesn’t like Bill. You don’t make a statement like that and just ‘forget’ to include the head coach.

Maggie also didn’t say anything about Bill.

Keep your heads in the sand all you Bill lovers. There have been quite a few that have left for this reason, and these won’t be the last.

 

[Die4Cy]

Just a reminder that Lexi committed to the Cyclones coming out of eighth grade. Priorities change between 14 and 21. The change is less mystifying when you remember that.

 

[CRcyclone6]

Just a reminder that Lexi committed to the Cyclones coming out of eighth grade. Priorities change between 14 and 21. The change is less mystifying when you remember that.

That's a long time

 

[Cyclad]

Agree. Didn’t understand that take. Lexi took the second most shots on the team this year.

Find that hard to believe - that she left to get more shots. I think it was poor coaching and lack of fun.

 

[ISU40]

Reading Lexi’s statement is really sad IMO.

That sounds like someone that loves her teammates, loves the fans, loves the atmosphere, loves ISU, and wants to stay here……. BUT….. because of something else (Bill)…. she just can’t do it anymore and needs to leave because of that.

It’s blatantly obvious that she doesn’t like Bill. You don’t make a statement like that and just ‘forget’ to include the head coach.

Maggie also didn’t say anything about Bill.

Keep your heads in the sand all you Bill lovers. There have been quite a few that have left for this reason, and these won’t be the last.

Then why stay for three years? You are putting words in her mouth.

 

[JP4CY]

Then why stay for three years? You are putting words in her mouth.

You previously said you can confirm it was a shock to her teammates.
So, why's she leaving?

 

[savepolarbears]

—They don’t know why Lexi is leaving
—Believe it is not NIL related
—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA
—Equated this decision to a job change
—CW has a take on the premium board

Also gave the ‘her future in bb is as a PG’ theory. I really thought she was the 2nd best PG on the team last year, but MEM clearly took that role, when given the floor, this year.

 

[clonedude]

Then why stay for three years? You are putting words in her mouth.

I said that’s what it sounds like to me…. so yes…. it’s my opinion.

If you think her relationship with Bill is fine…. I don’t know what to tell you. It’s clear as can be. She loved everything about being here, but ‘accidentally’ left out Bill? Not buying it. Sorry.

 

[ISU40]

""Her family made the decision. Obviously this wasnt the place she wanted to be. That's okay, that's her choice."
"I'm focused on the kids that want to play at Iowa State."

From CF Twitter.

This is what I heard, more specifically her dad.
I am not really a big fan of this quote. I understand the frustration of the portal and the quick jumping of athletes. Until they buckle down on this, nothing is going to change.

Marcelason78 said:
—They don’t know why Lexi is leaving
—Believe it is not NIL related
—Thinks Lexi wants more shots to maximize possible WNBA
—Equated this decision to a job change
—CW has a take on the premium board

Also to add how people were jumping to conclusions with the reasons why she left. Honestly good 20 minute listen to. About 5 minutes into the podcast.