Team Needs….

[MuskMisk]

Busy watching the Duke vs SC Elite 8 game. What blows me away is the speed on both teams from 1-5 and some of the roster depth on these teams.

After watching the Twister Sisters live and on the tube it got me thinking deeply with most of the team sticking around; what does the team need? So here are a few thoughts:

1. Another PF from the transfer portal. We have 3 centers and way too many guards to count. We need another player that can shoot inside, outside, play down low and have some speed. Someone that can both compliment Addy and spell her when she gets in foul trouble.

2. Getting more guards to handle the rock and move the ball around.

3. An updated offense and players that don’t telegraph every single pass. I think of how many games players would stare at Audi in the post waiting to pass to her without looking around.

4. Speed and endurance from the of season program. Time to take the weights off when on the court. We looked so tired by the end of the season.

5. Less feat of shooting g or driving the lane. Emily did that from time to time. Addy does it at times. We need more.

6. An updated offense that is not stare down Audi, or did I already say that? More passes and movement.

7. Finding a better more aggressive defense.

Is that to much to ask?

 

[acoustimac]

Might look at the portal thread. Pretty thoroughly discussed there.

 

[Mads4st8]

Busy watching the Duke vs SC Elite 8 game. What blows me away is the speed on both teams from 1-5 and some of the roster depth on these teams.

After watching the Twister Sisters live and on the tube it got me thinking deeply with most of the team sticking around; what does the team need? So here are a few thoughts:

1. Another PF from the transfer portal. We have 3 centers and way too many guards to count. We need another player that can shoot inside, outside, play down low and have some speed. Someone that can both compliment Addy and spell her when she gets in foul trouble.

2. Getting more guards to handle the rock and move the ball around.

3. An updated offense and players that don’t telegraph every single pass. I think of how many games players would stare at Audi in the post waiting to pass to her without looking around.

4. Speed and endurance from the of season program. Time to take the weights off when on the court. We looked so tired by the end of the season.

5. Less feat of shooting g or driving the lane. Emily did that from time to time. Addy does it at times. We need more.

6. An updated offense that is not stare down Audi, or did I already say that? More passes and movement.

7. Finding a better more aggressive defense.

Is that to much to ask?

Items #2 through #7 don’t change until BF and the assistants, outside of Steyer, call it quits, IMO.

 

[jspeels]

Might look at the portal thread. Pretty thoroughly discussed there.

Guess a new thread was needed to say what has been said for weeks now! Lol

 

[CycloneT]

The only position we’re adding is a PG

 

[Westside clone]

Busy watching the Duke vs SC Elite 8 game. What blows me away is the speed on both teams from 1-5 and some of the roster depth on these teams.

After watching the Twister Sisters live and on the tube it got me thinking deeply with most of the team sticking around; what does the team need? So here are a few thoughts:

1. Another PF from the transfer portal. We have 3 centers and way too many guards to count. We need another player that can shoot inside, outside, play down low and have some speed. Someone that can both compliment Addy and spell her when she gets in foul trouble.

2. Getting more guards to handle the rock and move the ball around.

3. An updated offense and players that don’t telegraph every single pass. I think of how many games players would stare at Audi in the post waiting to pass to her without looking around.

4. Speed and endurance from the of season program. Time to take the weights off when on the court. We looked so tired by the end of the season.

5. Less feat of shooting g or driving the lane. Emily did that from time to time. Addy does it at times. We need more.

6. An updated offense that is not stare down Audi, or did I already say that? More passes and movement.

7. Finding a better more aggressive defense.
Is that to much to ask?

Someone should see if you can get the entire South Carolina roster to transfer. And we probably need 10 to 12 mil in NIL. Other than that it seems reasonable, NOT. Remember we are Iowa State in the Midwest, ideally we try to field the best team we can get to come and have them play offense and defense together as a unit.
It would also help to ignore fans with unrealistic expectations!

 

[2speedy1]

NIL and the Portal

If I were a Star WBB player I would be suing the NCAA over the 4/5 year limit eligibility limit. Seems way more lucrative to play college ball than go to the WNBA Can you imagine recruiting going down the tubes because you had a 31 year old Van Lith on your team alongside a 35 year old Lee? Lol

cyclonefanatic.com

 

[OWLCITYCYFAN]

Remember we are Iowa State in the Midwest, ideally we try to field the best team we can get to come and have them play offense and defense together as a unit. It would also help to ignore fans with unrealistic expectations!

Van Morrison - Mediocrity

You got to fight every day to keep mediocrity at bay
You got to fight every day to keep mediocrity at bay
Got to fight with all your might not to get in the bleeding heart's way
You got to fight for your rights, you can't bury your head in the sand
You got to fight for your rights, you can't just bury your head in the sand
Politics and religion, superstition go hand in hand
Well you're going through the motions
And they can't hear a word you say
Well you're going through the motions
They don't want to hear a word you say
Got to keep boredom at bay and keep mediocrity away
Got to fight every day to keep mediocrity at bay
Got to fight every day to keep mediocrity at bay
Got to fight with all your might not to get in the bleeding heart's way
Got to fight with all your might not to get in the bleeding heart's way

=====

Fear of change is debilitating…

 

[BCClone]

I had mentioned a PG, besides that I’d like to see as much more speed as possible. I saw maybe 40%-50% of the games so I am far from in the know was others but it seemed we were getting beat down the floor a lot. A small forward or off guard that can fly would help kill break aways and maybe even press a little to slow of the other teams offense.

 

[Tpups21]

I had mentioned a PG, besides that I’d like to see as much more speed as possible. I saw maybe 40%-50% of the games so I am far from in the know was others but it seemed we were getting beat down the floor a lot. A small forward or off guard that can fly would help kill break aways and maybe even press a little to slow of the other teams offense.

Jada Williams would be a huge pickup. Just don't see ISU outbidding Iowa or some other program.

 

[acoustimac]

Jada Williams would be a huge pickup. Just don't see ISU outbidding Iowa or some other program.

Depends on what she’s looking for

 

[Tpups21]

Depends on what she’s looking for

Agree. Could make a strong argument ISU would be the best fit next to Audi and Addy. Sounds like she wants to find a school closer to her home in Kansas City.

 

[acoustimac]

Agree. Could make a strong argument ISU would be the best fit next to Audi and Addy. Sounds like she wants to find a school closer to her home in Kansas City.

Huh?

 

[Cyclad]

The only position we’re adding is a PG

We need a lot more than that unless we are getting Paige B from UConn.

 

[CycloneT]

We need a lot more than that unless we are getting Paige B from UConn.

I think Jada is the perfect fit. We become an older team for the first time in 3 years and gain a year of team chemistry. I just don't see where else we are upgrading. They just have to cut down on the turnovers a bit and shoot like they are capable of.

PG Jada
SG Hare
SF Joens
PF Brown
C Crooks
6 Jackson
7 Harris
8 Williams/Tualelei
9 Hansford/Wilson

 

[Tpups21]

Huh?

Jada Williams is originally from Kansas City. She wants to play for a school closer to home.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Jada Williams is originally from Kansas City. She wants to play for a school closer to home.

She does seem to be interested in the Midwest or Big 12, going to visits at ISU and Baylor.

 

[OWLCITYCYFAN]

I think Jada is the perfect fit. We become an older team for the first time in 3 years and gain a year of team chemistry. I just don't see where else we are upgrading. They just have to cut down on the turnovers a bit and shoot like they are capable of.

PG Jada
SG Hare
SF Joens
PF Brown
C Crooks
6 Jackson
7 Harris
8 Williams/Tualelei
9 Hansford/Wilson

Your list of returners neglects to mention Aili Tanke, nor do you include the recruits, SG Freya Jensen and PG Reece Beaty.

That's 13 players on scholarship, plus Bill reportedly told KJ he expected to sign two players in the portal. That's a full complement of 15, assuming no current players depart via the portal. I think Bill expected some attrition following the year-end meetings and it hasn't happened, which might be hampering his recruiting efforts.

As a closing comment on your anticipated lineup, I have it on good authority CBF does not envision Kelsey starting and he's shared his thoughts on how many minutes she'll play. As I've said multiple times before, she's a great kid, loves her teammates and loves attending Iowa State University.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Your list of returners neglects to mention Aili Tanke, nor do you include the recruits, SG Freya Jensen and PG Reece Beaty.

That's 13 players on scholarship, plus Bill reportedly told KJ he expected to sign two players in the portal. That's a full complement of 15, assuming no current players depart via the portal. I think Bill expected some attrition following the year-end meetings and it hasn't happened, which might be hampering his recruiting efforts.

As a closing comment on your anticipated lineup, I have it on good authority CBF does not envision Kelsey starting and he's shared his thoughts on how many minutes she'll play. As I've said multiple times before, she's a great kid, loves her teammates and loves attending Iowa State University.

Portal entry close date is April 23, so gals have three weeks to roll the dice to stay and maybe be recruited over or leave and take a big risk at a new school. For a number of the players that would be a third school, not an attractive option for a lot of college students.

 

[ZorkClone]

Your list of returners neglects to mention Aili Tanke, nor do you include the recruits, SG Freya Jensen and PG Reece Beaty.

That's 13 players on scholarship, plus Bill reportedly told KJ he expected to sign two players in the portal. That's a full complement of 15, assuming no current players depart via the portal. I think Bill expected some attrition following the year-end meetings and it hasn't happened, which might be hampering his recruiting efforts.

As a closing comment on your anticipated lineup, I have it on good authority CBF does not envision Kelsey starting and he's shared his thoughts on how many minutes she'll play. As I've said multiple times before, she's a great kid, loves her teammates and loves attending Iowa State University.

This sent me a quick search of who started the most

		GP	GS
55​	Crooks, Audi	35	35
24​	Brown, Addy	35	35
11​	Ryan, Emily	34	34
2​	Jackson, Arianna	34	32
23​	Joens, Kelsey	35	16
12​	Hare, Kenzie	10	8
25​	Harris, Sydney	34	7
32​	Tanke, Aili	32	6
22​	Wilson, Reagan	31	2

Looking at it, to me it's pretty clear that he envisioned Hare as starter #5, after she went down, he didn't settle on Kelsey until the last month. We have 1 starter spot open right now if that is true.