***WBB: 2026 Recruiting Thread***
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Skim has no idea who this is. If that tells you anything
Ouch, stats wise looks like a worse Isnelle Natabou.
We need to add 10 players, so that will range from starters to bench pieces.
Ezekiel was only at Florida 1 year, would be curious her previous background.
She was a Freshman who played 8 minutes a game in the SEC. So I will give her a chance.
Plus, Noone thought we could get players that were not 1 year transfers, so she could be a 3 year player, I like that also.
Plus, Noone thought we could get players that were not 1 year transfers, so she could be a 3 year player, I like that also.
Natabou was actually pretty good. Would have loved to have her on last years team.
According to The DM Register she has one year remaining.
As far as I can tell she was a junior at Florida. So maybe she just didn't play college basketball until last season? Her eligibility clock would have started when she enrolled.
Perhaps this is more of an academic move for her than a basketball one?
Perhaps this is more of an academic move for her than a basketball one?
Welcome to Iowa State Gift Ezekiel! We are a nice place to land, it could get pretty cold here, but the fans will warm up to you.
She's from Nigeria. It's possible she went to university there before coming to the US.
I didn't know that counted towards eligibility here. Even Florida's website has basically no info.
International Intrigue: WBK Roster Goes Global - Florida Gators
The 2025-26 Florida women's basketball team will feature seven international players from six different countries, with 6-4 Italian freshman Caterina Piatti ...
I think it depends on whether the school had a basketball program, but I'm not certain either. Or maybe it's the 5 to play 4 rule starting when high school is over?I didn't know that counted towards eligibility here. Even Florida's website has basically no info.
International Intrigue: WBK Roster Goes Global - Florida Gators
The 2025-26 Florida women's basketball team will feature seven international players from six different countries, with 6-4 Italian freshman Caterina Piatti ...floridagators.com
Weird, swear it said Freshman. Thanks for clarifying.
Paulk seems happy to have a new teammate.
The current state of the Iowa State roster highlights the volatility of the modern transfer portal era. With the departure of nine of the team’s top 10 scorers, Fennelly is tasked with integrating a nearly entirely new rotation. Currently, the Cyclones have five players confirmed for the 2026-27 campaign:
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Defensive Prowess and Roster Outlook
During her 31 appearances in Gainesville, Ezekiel demonstrated a knack for interior defense, posting a Defensive Box Plus/Minus of 1.1. This defensive reliability will be essential for a Cyclone squad that is essentially starting from scratch. Despite being classified as a freshman last season, reports indicate that Ezekiel will likely have only one year of eligibility remaining to compete in the Big 12.The current state of the Iowa State roster highlights the volatility of the modern transfer portal era. With the departure of nine of the team’s top 10 scorers, Fennelly is tasked with integrating a nearly entirely new rotation. Currently, the Cyclones have five players confirmed for the 2026-27 campaign:
- Gift Ezekiel (Transfer from Florida)
- Mya Babbitt (Transfer from Kent State)
- Arianna Jackson
- Evangelina Paulk
- Freya Jensen
Ezekiel is the second portal addition for Iowa State this off-season, following the commitment of former Kent State guard Mya Babbitt. The coaching staff is also reportedly pursuing other high-caliber targets, including Ashleigh Connor, to round out a lineup that has seen its core identity shift overnight. The challenge for Fennelly will be to mold these disparate pieces into a cohesive unit capable of maintaining the program’s competitive standing in a deep Big 12 conference.
Gift Ezekiel - Women's Basketball - Florida Gators
Gift Ezekiel (21) Center - 2025-26, Freshman Season Saw her first action for the Gators in the team's season opener against North Florida on Nov. 3
