Random IUWBB Recruiting

[TTT]

20 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Yes, we already have 5 of those on the roster. 

And need and will have 6.

[8bucks]

Hopefully our ladies have nicer locker rooms Iowa states seem very small 

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 

[TTT]

36 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

 

Yep.  Like fitting pieces of a puzzle together in a family bond working to achieve common goal/s towards the highest level of success in that specific endeavor.

The crowds/fans and national attention of player/s and team/s matchups….and the rocking and rolling of the gigantic scoreboard and the gym Assemby Hall that is Simon Skjodt.

[Stuhoo]

You’d think that seeing a very similar player profile like Grace Berger as a top ten WNBA pick will be a major takeaway for Lexi Donarski.

[TTT]

IU Ladies basketball quiet or being selective and patient regarding transfer portal….room for 2 contributing high quality players….One tall (center/forward 6’4”+) and a G.B. type player plug in…..transfer portal players are still visiting. Some teams have got player/s to boost roster.

That being said my opinion is player/s should view LSU with much CAUTION….for a variety (pick ‘em) reasons.

sidenote:  stars aligned for LSU in March Madness.  And Carson 7 of 8 ft’s including 5 of 6 (3 pointers) in first half including a bank shot to end first half vs Iowa….after a somewhat tired Iowa team after late night South Carolina win.
 

[CSP]

We don't have room for 2 rotational players, for like the 100th time. 

[TTT]

1 hour ago, btownqb said:

We don't have room for 2 rotational players, for like the 100th time. 

100th time disagree.

 However, I do question the psychology of the whole team to team and player/s to player/s transfer portal.  It’s a reward vs risk and adjustment situation/s.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

You've each expressed your opinion enough time.  Move on please.

[CSP]

3 hours ago, TTT said:

100th time disagree.

 However, I do question the psychology of the whole team to team and player/s to player/s transfer portal.  It’s a reward vs risk and adjustment situation/s.

"I wonder why we aren't hearing of more activity with IUWBB transfers"

Well--- as mentioned-- we don't have hardly any mins or spots available. It's not a coincidence. Last off season the activity/rumors/everything was rampant... why? We lost 3 starters. 

We aren't just choosing to be "quiet". We aren't really looking. 

We have maybe 1 spot. 

[CSP]

CMM 35 Bargesser 5 

Transfer 30 Scalia 10

Parrish 25 Scalia 15 

Yarden 35 Parrish 5 

Holmes 30 Meister 10 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

3 reasons why we don't hear a lot about IUWBB recruiting.

1.  Coach Moren really keeps a tight lid on her recruiting efforts.

2.  Hardly anyone follows women's recruiting at the national level as compared to the hordes that follow the men.

3.  We don't like Raoul or he doesn't like us.  We rarely get a mention in  his Twitter account and he doesn't maintain a page for our basketball program.

[TTT]

It was noted L.D. was on phone 12 hours a day (not sure how many days) when she made known her transfer….and would announce her decision last week of April or first week of May.

If not the best available…IU ladies don’t need any transfer/s.

It would be desirable that IU Ladies would be a destination of high priority for a transfer portal player/s for 2023-24. 
There are some top programs that have gained top players this month of April….and it is public or known. (twitter, instagram, forums, and facebook etc)

Yes, T. Moren keeps everything tight to the vest regarding recruiting including the transfer portal.

 

[TTT]

Lexi Donarski to North Carolina 

[Todd41]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

Lexi Donarski to North Carolina 

She will start at UNC.  Most likely would have been coming off the bench for us.

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, TTT said:

Lexi Donarski to North Carolina 

That sucks

[TTT]

Lauren Gustin BYU is now in portal. (shopping with option to return to BYU)

Double Double player at 6’1” not a pg but 4 scholarships available and IU Ladies could use a rebounder type player that can score off the bench.

Also could use a 6’4”+ player.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

At last weekend's EYBL event watching Chloe Spreen '24 and Maya Makalusky '25 on the Kentucky Premier team and Amiah Hargrove '24 on Bradley Beal plus several others as well I'm sure.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 55 girls expected to participate in the 2023 USA Women’s U16 National Team trials at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.  Trials run from May 25, with the final 12-member roster expected to be announced on May 30. 

2-girls with IU offers have been invited.  '26 Addison Bjorn and '26 Jenica Lewis.

https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2023/05/wu16-trials-roster.aspx

[TTT]

Does anyone know or have an opinion why Aaliyah Guyton seemed to never be in IU Ladies recruiting plans?  At 5’8.” (Shorter high level quickness point guards seem to be effective)…however it could be potentially lacking playing time as the “point guard leader” vs 6’ or 6’1” point guard….never really seen Guyton on IU Ladies recruiting radar. 

I see where Chloe Spreen vs what IU Ladies have…Bama is better situation for her.  Spreen was on IU Ladies recruiting radar.