WBB: Jada Williams to ISU
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Can’t replace Em with one player, but her ball handling and athleticism fits nicely with next years squad!
Iowa State's Audi Crooks drops 3-word reaction as Arizona transfer Jada Williams announces Cyclones move
Standout guard Jada Williams entered the transfer portal from the Arizona Wildcats on March 24 and was one of the most coveted players. Williams averaged 12.7 points on 37.
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Everyone seems to be crying for that athleticism. Here you are. Plus she’s an 85% FT shooter.
Good job by Bill landing a McD AA.
Just goes to show how much of a selling point Audi can be. No way a player like Jada comes to ISU without her.
Jada should be a big help in spreading the floor - how willing will teams be to throw 3 at Audi if you can get it to her or Addy now? Add in all of our other pieces, I think this is a near-perfect fit.
Players are the biggest recruiters these days. Coaches just have to sell their role and program vision. Audi and Addi are essential for the future of the program
Just need to cut down on shots unless her % jumps. Speed will help. I couldn't tell if you were for less athleticism??
I mean I know I was and I'm not afraid to shy away from it....anyone who's watched our women's teams over the last 5-6 years knows that we've been missing a really athletic guard...I love Em and I love Ashley, but they are not get up and down the court, quick guards.
yeah I got the impression that Jada WAS the Arizona team....she can still be the focal point in terms of being the pg, but she'll have way more help here than she did down there
It was concerning when we were having trouble early this year staying in front of Northern Iowa's players. UNI wasn't even good this year, they finished 17-17 (11-9), sixth place in the MVC.
Williams is a great replacement for Ryan, but the roster still needs more ballhandling, slashing, and defensive length. Hopefully Hare is healthy and ready to fill our need for another dynamic guard/forward.
I really do think if Hare had been healthy the entire year, we would've had a much better season and we definitely would not have been playing in a play-in game.
From what I saw out of her early in the season, she seemed like a very capable scorer.
She wasn't shooting it well and turning it over a bit too much, but the skills were obvious. Maybe another year in the program and not being ranked in the top 10 to start the season will help her and the rest of the team.
If Hare is healthy and plays a full season and with the addition of Williams, we will absolutely be better than we were last year. Crooks, Brown, Hare, and Williams are the core for at least a top 25 team.
The staff has said that Hare was VERY limited in practice time and reps due to her injury. Hopefully if she can get healthy she can return to what she was at MU.
Hopefully the team practices free throws this summer, we were less than stellar last season, just going off memory and not looking things up.
