2023-24 ISU WBB Season Thread

[bozclone]

The guards will be interesting. I think Jackson will be better than expected. Joens is a Joens so you know she will not be afraid of the moment. I think Belanger likely starts at the two, but that is no guarantee with the jump to DI.

I wouldn't rule out a big lineup like this either. It may require more zone on defense, but it also gets talent on the court. It is going to be tough to take Ryan out of the game.

Ryan
Diew
Brown
Bristow
Natabou

 

[Jkclone15]

Tangent, but Arianna Jackson looks exactly like the actress Myha'la Herrold from Industry.

 

[acoustimac]

Actually, I am very depressed, but that is another story.

I hope that there will be lots of great twister sister news this summer and fall that will help with that!

 

[mred]

ISU hired an additional staffer. This is essentially the slot Haley Faber occupied from the 19-20 season through the 21-22 season, although a different title.

EDIT -- as noted by @Three4Cy below, Faber was in more of an admin role now occupied by Jayne Lande, so this is an entirely new position.

 

[mwwbbfan]

ISU hired an additional staffer. This is essentially the slot Haley Faber occupied from the 19-20 season through the 21-22 season, although a different title.

I think this is a new position - Emily Hatfield was hired into the Faber position last year.

 

[mred]

I think this is a new position - Emily Hatfield was hired into the Faber position last year.

Hatfield took over the position vacated by Praley.

 

[Three4Cy]

Hatfield took over the position vacated by Praley.

Faber was hired to replace Connie Middleton. When Faber was hired, they changed the position from a secretary to a more administrative role within women's basketball. When Faber left, Jayne Lande was hired to replace her.

The Jenkins hire is a new position.

 

[mred]

Faber was hired to replace Connie Middleton. When Faber was hired, they changed the position from a secretary to a more administrative role within women's basketball. When Faber left, Jayne Lande was hired to replace her.

The Jenkins hire is a new position.

I thought Faber was considered part of the coaching staff, but old webpages in the Wayback Machine are proving me wrong. I stand corrected. I never realized Faber was basically hired to be the new Connie. So you are correct -- Jenkins is a new position.

 

[WartburgClone]

The new kids have faces.

2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster - Iowa State University Athletics

The official 2023-24 Women's Basketball Roster for the Iowa State University Cyclones

cyclones.com

 

[Royalclone]

ISU hired an additional staffer. This is essentially the slot Haley Faber occupied from the 19-20 season through the 21-22 season, although a different title.

EDIT -- as noted by @Three4Cy below, Faber was in more of an admin role now occupied by Jayne Lande, so this is an entirely new position.

Completes the trade with UNC.

 

[Royalclone]

Tangent, but Arianna Jackson looks exactly like the actress Myha'la Herrold from Industry.

Hope that translates into being a point guard that can play meaningful minutes.

 

[StClone]

If you are not excited and intrigued by the upcoming Season you better check if you have a pulse.

So, I put forward what or who will be the biggest surprise of the 2023-'24 season.

We got a taller McDonald's AA (regrettably for the first time we could have two MD's AA on the roster, but whatever), a super forward out of Texas who was one of the top players out of that huge WBB state in Bristow, a player of awesome physical assets burning up social/sports media (Audi), and another physical, talented 6'5" transfer in Natabou.

There's lots more to consider but the things which percolate for me are that Arianna is going to be the biggest surprise for us. She is a natural leader who quietly can control a game. Iowa State will be a tall physical, team. I concur with another commenter ballhandling, early on (or season long), maybe a weakness.

 

[MJ271]

If you are not excited and intrigued by the upcoming Season you better check if you have a pulse.

So, I put forward what or who will be the biggest surprise of the 2023-'24 season.

We got a taller McDonald's AA (regrettably for the first time we could have two MD's AA on the roster, but whatever), a super forward out of Texas who was one of the top players out of that huge WBB state in Bristow, a player of awesome physical assets burning up social/sports media (Audi), and another physical, talented 6'5" transfer in Natabou.

There's lots more to consider but the things which percolate for me are that Arianna is going to be the biggest surprise for us. She is a natural leader who quietly can control a game. Iowa State will be a tall physical, team. I concur with another commenter ballhandling, early on (or season long), maybe a weakness.

I agree on Jackson. I haven't seen too much in the way of highlights for her, but her high school stats are really impressive. She was Des Moines Roosevelt's leading scorer all four years on impressive efficiency (45% from three for her career, and less than 1 turnover per game her senior year). Obviously high school stats don't directly translate, but hers are still impressive and they can always give indications about play style.

As some on this board have noted, we've often struggled defending smaller, quicker guards in the past few years. Jackson might be able to help out with that, while also, as you said, adding some ball handling and playmaking on offense.

 

[DGC]

I would like to see Jamie price them at $10 ticket for all other sport season ticket holders then anything left for the general public charge $25 make some money off the hawkroaches.

Drake has done something similar to this for years with their ISU/Iowa home games.

Wouldn't surprise me if it was only available as part of a 3-5 game mini pack.

 

[Bipolarcy]

I have a hard time coming up with a competitive lineup from a guard standpoint.
We appear to be a team you might want to press - to me. I see considerable ball handling deficiencies. Not sure I see the shooting from that gang of candidates either. I absolutely love Ryan , but she is not really a creator for herself or others. Hoping Jackson is ready beyond her years. Dawkins has a long way to go imho. Hannah needs to be a killer 3 point shooter. I too worry about her size and quickness, her age should help her.
With the SF transfer I think we are serviceable at the traditional 5 spot. Lots of 4’s available - but very young. Just cannot see a winning combo. IMO - we needed another portal guard.

The SF transfer has to sit out a year, so she won't be playing this year.

 

[casey1973]

Completes the trade with UNC.

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ISU hired an additional staffer. This is essentially the slot Haley Faber occupied from the 19-20 season through the 21-22 season, although a different title.

EDIT -- as noted by @Three4Cy below, Faber was in more of an admin role now occupied by Jayne Lande, so this is an entirely new position.

You know it's interesting that CBF staff has never included any prior members of the women's team thru the years in any capacity, that I know of. Kelly Bolte maybe... perhaps there is more. But not on the long term.

 

[seadog]

The SF transfer has to sit out a year, so she won't be playing this year.

the SF post will play, the transfer from LSU will sit out

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

If you are not excited and intrigued by the upcoming Season you better check if you have a pulse.

So, I put forward what or who will be the biggest surprise of the 2023-'24 season.

We got a taller McDonald's AA (regrettably for the first time we could have two MD's AA on the roster, but whatever), a super forward out of Texas who was one of the top players out of that huge WBB state in Bristow, a player of awesome physical assets burning up social/sports media (Audi), and another physical, talented 6'5" transfer in Natabou.

There's lots more to consider but the things which percolate for me are that Arianna is going to be the biggest surprise for us. She is a natural leader who quietly can control a game. Iowa State will be a tall physical, team. I concur with another commenter ballhandling, early on (or season long), maybe a weakness.

I'm more excited for this next season that many others in recent memory. Bridget and Ashley are goats in ISU WBB but for 9 years all the focus was on either player as the star of the team. Looking forward to a more team oriented style this upcoming season.

 

[ISU40]

Season tickets Renewed!
Who's excited!

 

[Bipolarcy]

the SF post will play, the transfer from LSU will sit out

Well then, I guess I'm not understanding what SF stands for. I was going with the traditional (when talking about basketball anyway) usage of small forward, which could only describe the LSU transfer.