Wasn't sure who specifically, but thought there would be one end-of-bencher who would test the portal. Might still be, but seems late for that now.
NIL and the Portal
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I get why she doesn’t. Going into her senior year and would be going to her third school, coming off a down year, would probably have to transfer down a level, and probably loves being at Iowa State.
She probably has complete confidence in herself she can bounce back and compete for a rotation spot.
I hope she can, she does have some length that would help replace what we lost without Diew, but you cannot shoot so badly that the other team doesn't need to guard you.
I hope so too because with what she can bring and with our best defense seeming to be zone, her on the floor would help
Diew had a rough shooting year her last year here, and did better at Colorado the next. Hopefully Hansford just had a rough year and an off-season to reset will help her get back on track. We don't need her to get 10+ points a game, but 6-8 would be nice.
Her dad is a helicopter parent.
Like to see her get some shots fron 2pt range. Always feels good to see it go in, confidence is a huge part of shooting. Like her size on the wing on defense, especially if we are in zone.
I don't think anyone needs to be (or should be) nudged to the portal.
She is the one I was told would be going and they were correct. Wish her the best. Always cheer for her but just wasn’t the right place.
Five years ago she may have been content to stay and try to earn minutes, in the NIL era there likely wasn't enough money to go around so she will seek it somewhere else - no disrespect to her just the reality of the times we are in.
Yeah, I would have loved to see her stay but I don't think anyone will be upset or surprised by her leaving. I think she could have a great bounce-back season, but I guess it won't be here.
Bill was on KXNO this morning with Sean. They talked briefly about the portal and Bill mentioned they are looking for a guard but that was about the extent of it other than acknowledging Audi and Addy were back wasn't really much portal related other than there is a 5 day dead period during the Final 4 so they are in a rush to get visits in right now. Bill said it's like speed dating at the moment working the portal.
As the roster stands, Sydney Harris is the only senior next year. We had three juniors, but Hare is a medical redshirt and Hansford is leaving.
Reminds me of a job I quit earlier in my career. When I gave my boss notice his immediate reaction was “I’m not the least bit surprised. This wasn’t working for either of us.”
Sometimes things just don’t fit. Nobody’s fault and you wish them the best on the way out.
She won't be getting any NIL collective money anywhere or she really shouldn't. She probably needs to drop to a G5 school to get the PT she wants.
