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I'm guessing Sue Beckwith had a lot of input on JJ being hired and how long she continues as HC at Iowa.
For somebody who doesn't watch women's basketball you sure have a lot of negative opinions about Jan. Always interesting, posters who hide behind a screen, doubt they have ever been productive leaders.
You're not refuting any of my opinions with facts.
Leadership is subjective.
Don't see it currently on the wbb team from afar.
Not making the Sweet 16 this year kinda supports my POV.
Sorry you don't see it.
Well, given what Deal was rated, maybe everyone except the top 3/4 are subject to question?
Given her lack of an outside shot and athleticism, Deal was overrated.
Now, the hope has to be that MW has success immediately, because kids will jump after one season.
JJ will be under the microscope next year. Might even be a situation where JJ has to start MW immediately?
Yes, if the team came to them and said she isn't a good fit, even those coaches would strongly consider that. That's what a good leader does. Culture is everything.
Agree, if you have the luxury of a talented top 8/9 players.
A player like JadaG is fine when you have a Caitlan Clark.
A senior that had the seat closest to the lockerroom isn't ideal on this year's team.
True. I just don’t think this group will suddenly be a mid pack team. Portal will be huge to determine. I’m hoping Deal starts playing to her rating.
Don’t be stupid. Lisa did this too. Coaches all over do this. Glad you’re jerking off to Deal leaving.
No. You REALLY hate Jan. You have an agenda, like I said. You aren’t happy for her wins but sure AF celebrate her losses. It’s pathetic. S h i t t y fan.
What does Stremlow have to do with this?It wasn't a fit based on Feuerbach and Stremlow...you know, two players that would be affected by any guard signed.
Oh, and apparently JJ was getting advice from some parents.
Fvcking ridiculous if all true.
Question...why on earth would you hope Addie Deal lives up to her hype AFTER she leaves???
That's beyond stupid, especially if she potentially ends up at a school like UCLA or Oregon!
Or was that post sarcasm?
BTW: I don't hate Jensen, just think there should have been a search.
It seems personal. Lol.
You literally think Geno never asked Sue Bird or Stewie or Paige what they thought of a recruit?? Don’t be naive. You don’t know a fourth of what you think you do about running a program. I’m embarrassed for you.
She was a stud at Johnston. Multiple coaches got her wrong.
You’re already rooting against MW. No doubt…because agenda.
Don't laugh at ISU. Iowa is down to a roster of 8. If this gets worse, and I believe it will, MW may ask back out and Iowa will grant her wish. Indiana went through this last year, and you see what happened to them. I see Hayes to Washington, Teegan to Wisconsin, Rodriguez back to Florida area, Just DO NOT lose JOURNEY. Iowa is headed to about 10th to 14th in league next year. Jan messed up High school recruiting this year and Rodriguez washed out. Chit came with the Assistant Coach
Every single team is going to have multiple transfers and there will be reasons why behind all of them. This is a nothing burger every team will go through and I bet we lose a couple more and gain 3 or 4.
You want drama go to the ISU board. Their entire women's sport department is a train wreck.
You have an agenda as well? Pot meet kettle. You constantly are defending her. If you take the position it comes with criticism.
I think the tale on Deal transferring is obvious when you look at the box score of our last game: 4 minutes played to Stremlow’s 49.
Now, Stremlow was objectively better down the stretch and earned the staring role. But it’s easy to see why Deal may have felt aggrieved.
And with most of our guards underclassmen, with only more on their way, is it really any mystery why she transferred? I don’t think we need to invoke anything about our culture or offensive philosophy or whatever to understand this one.
I do wish we would’ve stayed. I was interested in seeing what kind of player she could’ve developed into. Who is anywhere near their peak as a freshman?
It does bring up an interesting point about highly rated recruits going forward. Do you need to give them extra playing time up front, or risk losing them to the portal? Are we about to see Woliczko play the majority of the game from the jump, regardless of how she performs initially? I do at least hope she is given more of a leash than Deal was.
Now, Stremlow was objectively better down the stretch and earned the staring role. But it’s easy to see why Deal may have felt aggrieved.
And with most of our guards underclassmen, with only more on their way, is it really any mystery why she transferred? I don’t think we need to invoke anything about our culture or offensive philosophy or whatever to understand this one.
I do wish we would’ve stayed. I was interested in seeing what kind of player she could’ve developed into. Who is anywhere near their peak as a freshman?
It does bring up an interesting point about highly rated recruits going forward. Do you need to give them extra playing time up front, or risk losing them to the portal? Are we about to see Woliczko play the majority of the game from the jump, regardless of how she performs initially? I do at least hope she is given more of a leash than Deal was.
Iowa can quit worrying about sellout streak now. Ben may get men's program on sellouts though.
All recruits (and players for that matter) need to earn their playing time. I think Woliczko will earn it in preseason practice and non-conference games. She has too much talent not too.
Agree with all this, Iowa doesn’t have the luxury of sitting 5 star recruits. They aren’t UConn!
When none of the guards can shoot or creat their own shot you are left looking inside. Deal was underwhelming to me. Slow feet, poor ball handling and decision making. Inconsistent shooting and defense wasn't especially good either.
And how did the rest of the team play in those losses. like the west coast trip? Like crap right. It must have been Deal, That probably while Kylie didnt score a point in the NCAA tournament as well....
Really? Well hopefully it won't be when she's playing against us...
Deal had exactly one good game before starting on the west coast trip.
Starting her, with the increased pressure of probably having many friends and family in attendance, was a questionable decision, at best.
Another head scratcher was Mallegni getting a lot of playing time at the Wisconsin game, and then none, or next to none, the rest of the season.
Or Hays. She looked about as comfortable as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs at the end of the season....
Jan may have let the seniors dictate too much. Hannah could not adapt to a true 4, did not do the work over the summer, Kylie and Taylor were one dimension players with weaknesses. Jan rode those players and Ava way too much. The bench was invisible by the end of season. Even Levin could have played more.