IUWBB - News and Notes

[TTT 932]

Just now, TTT said:

Meister did very well this year and was excellent in her playing time.  However, it remains to be seen how well she could actually carry the load as Holmes full time replacement. If IU could get another big where each player could share in that might make for opponents something to contend with much in IU Ladies favor.

The right transfer portal player can always be used by almost if not all 100% of teams.  The key word is ATTITUDE fitting into program Culture.

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

Old news but nice to see the confirmation.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/03/27/indiana-womens-basketball-mackenzie-holmes-sara-scalia-to-return-2023-24-iu-hoosiers-roster/70052643007/

Holmes being true to her word.  Expected as much.  What a GREAT Gal!!! and I expect Scalia to be much improved!!!

[TTT 932]

I think several IU Ladies players will be improved Parrish being one of them (natural ability gamer).  Parrish should write the Refs office to quit picking on her with fouls.  

[TTT 932]

Just now, TTT said:

I think several IU Ladies players will be improved Parrish being one of them (natural ability gamer).  Parrish should write the Refs office to quit picking on her with fouls.  

 

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And Lexi Dornarski / Iowa State could be a possible fit the bill for IU Ladies basketball program. Offense and defender.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,535]

Raoul hearing that Mona Zaric is entering the portal. 

[TTT 932]

IU Ladies basketball needs 6 or 7 starters.  This means when 6 and 7 play there is 0 drop off at that particular position in play.  (Only exception would when Holmes is at her best or near best as first team all American).  This means 1 big player and a Berger type player plug in as Lexi Donarski type player comes to mind.  So it means probably a couple from the transfer portal to sustain or maintain championship status.

Starters: Scalia, Parrish, Moore-McNeil, Garzon, and Holmes 

And then there are a couple current IU Ladies on the bench that can push for minutes or be one of the 6 or 7….but though freshman coming in will take time and the current bench is still improving.  Bargesser wasn’t quite as quick or fast as she once was in high school due to high school leg injury.  Maybe that continues to improve.  
(Also have to take into account dents, dings, or injuries and etc)…Deep rosters can sometimes get a little thin or not as deep as thought 

 

[Chris007 43,888]

We have another scholarship open. She wasn't going to play but loved having her on the team. 

[Banksyrules 4,712]

11 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

We have another scholarship open. She wasn't going to play but loved having her on the team. 

I liked her a lot. The team loved her as well but I hope thrives somewhere else. 

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I felt love for K.B. as well thru are dents, dings, and injuries….to me key is she referred to conversation with T. M…. thinking and expecting significant things coming from transfer portal meaning 2 or 3 players regarding any and or all positions.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,535]

I agree that her playing time was going to be limited and minimal.  Also dealt with a number of injuries that impacted her career.  When she did play she always gave it 100% effort.   Really wish her well and a great landing spot to finish out her college career.  Thank you Kiandra.

[LamarCheeks 18,704]

The fans got it right -- both in men's POY and women's COY!!!
 

 

[LamarCheeks 18,704]

Staley got women's COY. 

Election fraud, without a doubt! 

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51 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Staley got women's COY. 

Election fraud, without a doubt! 

Pistol Cate Clark POY….leads team in scoring, assists, 10 second line shots misses and makes, complaining, crazy passes to Cznano who catches them, and turnovers, interview talk, leads Iowa in everything….I expect Iowa to run up and down the floor with SC.  Pulling for big 10 school and Clark company.  It would reaffirm T. Moren saying big ten is best conference….Arguably.

[LamarCheeks 18,704]

Despite Caitlin Clark's objections (she voted for Caitlin Clark), Teri is AP National Coach of the Year. 

Congratulations! 

 

 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,222]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

Despite Caitlin Clark's objections (she voted for Caitlin Clark), Teri is AP National Coach of the Year. 

Congratulations! 

 

 

Here comes the angry Iowa fans

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How many awards that represent the same category are out there?

[Todd41 723]

7 hours ago, TTT said:

How many awards that represent the same category are out there?

One for every coach

[tomallenfan1 581]

Who I am rooting for in the Final Four in tiers:

Yes, excellent story!
- VA Tech

Whatever
-South Carolina

SportsCenter is going to be pretty annoying the next day or two
-LSU

The end of the world

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,535]

Robyn Fralick has been named the new Michigan State WBB head coach, after five seasons as head coach at Bowling Green, with a stint at D-II Ashland before that; native of Okemos, Michigan