WBB: General Thread of Cyclones Women's Hoops 2021-2022 Season
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Battle of the Best - All Iowa Attack's premier tournament - has been going on yesterday and today, wrapping up tomorrow. They've taken over Hy-Vee Hall, Wells Fargo Arena, plus other courts. Also in Ames. Some great basketball.
It's a who's who of college coaches in town. Someone said there was a Geno sighting today - and he's staying thru tomorrow.
It's a who's who of college coaches in town. Someone said there was a Geno sighting today - and he's staying thru tomorrow.
Nyiamer Diew to Play in the FIBA Afrobasket 2021 Qualifying Tournament as A Member of South Sudan Women's Basketball National Team
As one of the world's newest independent countries, South Sudan has recently assembled its first-ever women's basketball national team. It's a great honor that Iowa State's Nyiamer Diew has been selected as a member of the team. She's very proud of representing the country where her family is originally from.
The South Sudan women's national team is being coached by Lindsey Harding, the former Duke star and long-time WNBA player who is currently serving as a player development coach for the Sacramento Kings. The team held a training camp from June 26 to July 6 at the Sacramento Kings facilities, thanks to Harding's connection. The team features a star in Adut Bulgak, a former FSU grad and a WNBA player. Unfortunately, she tore her Achilles in the training camp a few days ago and couldn't make the trip with her team.
Now the team full of promising US college players is off to participate in their first-ever FIBA Afrobasket Qualifying Tournament which will be held from July 12 to 17 in Rwanda. Team South Sudan is in Zone 5 tournament with four other teams including the host Rwanda, Egypt and Kenya. The winner of this tournament will qualify for the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2021 set for September 17-26 in Cameroon. Shortly after the arrival in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, the team celebrated South Sudan's 10th Independence Day on July 9.
CyclONEnation congratulates Nyiamer Diew for this historic achievement and wishes you the best of luck in the tournament.
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The Joens sisters doing their work coaching and recruiting future Cyclones. 
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Monday, July 12 update on Nyamer Diew
The South Sudan Women's Basketball National Team played their first-ever international match early today in the Afrobasket 2021 Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament. Although they lost to a veteran-lead Egypt team 65-95, just to suit up and represent their country on the international stage is a huge milestone for this program. Hopefully, this young team can learn from it and bounce back in the next game.
ISU's Nyamer Diew had a big performance in the match. She started the game and scored the very first basket with a driving layup for her team, the first-ever 2 points in the South Sudan women's basketball history. She finished with 16 PT as the team's leading scorer of the game. Her stats are: 27 MIN, 16 PT (5-8, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), 5 REB, 5 AST, 2 BLK, 6 TO.
Video of the full game.
Photos that have Nyamer Diew in it. She is wearing #11 (left second in the back row).
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The ladies are having a lot of fun in the pre-season photo-shoot. We got to see Izzi posing as a chef, MEM's lovely cat Mookie, Ashley on a skateboard, Lexi imitating the Jordan logo, etc. Looking forward to the update of the new team roster on Cyclones.com.
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Wednesday, July 14 update on Nyamer Diew
Folks, I have bad news to report.
ISU's Nyamer Diew was injured in the second match of FIBA Afrobasket 2021 Zone 5 Qualifying Tournament (South Sudan vs Kenya) on Tuesday, July 13. She was fouled when she drove to the basket with less than 90 seconds left in the 4th quarter and fell down. She then took her free throws and was taken to the locker room afterwards. She scored 10 PT on Tuesday's match. In today's final group match vs the host Rwanda, Nyamer didn't play and was seen on crutches with her right leg/knee area wrapped with bandages. Due to limited intel, the severity of her injury is unknown.
Team South Sudan is 0-3 in the group stage and will be facing the group winner Egypt in the semi-final (elimination round) on Friday, July 16. The team is young with raw talents and potentials and they are improving game by game, but probably will need more time to gel and practice with more discipline. By my observation, Nyamer is clearly one of the best players on this South Sudan team and she will make a contribution to our ISU team in the upcoming season when healthy. We wish Nyamer good luck and a speedy recovery.
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Lexi Donarski Gets Her First N.I.L. Deal
Good news! Lexi's partnering with Lyndsey Fennelly-lead Elite 360 Training Program. Details below.
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The Joens sisters doing their work coaching and recruiting future Cyclones.
Hmmmmmm.....Elementary Ed major and coaching on the side. I sense a future HOF basketball coach.
Our 2021-2022 WBB Team Roster has finally received an update on Cyclones.com. It's still a work in progress as they need to add profile photos and bios, but at least our newcomers' jersey numbers have been revealed.
Coach Fen is really liking this team.
| Jersey Number | Newcomer's Name | Class | Position | Years of Eligibility Left | Previous Player Who Wears the Same Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nyamer Diew | Sophomore | Forward | 4 | Madison Wise |
3 | Denae Fritz | Freshman | Guard | 4 | Emily Durr |
25 | Beatriz Jordão | Senior | Center | 2 | Kristin Scott |
32 | Maggie Vick | Freshman | Forward | 4 | Meredith Burkhall |
2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster - Iowa State University Athletics
The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the Iowa State University Cyclonescyclones.com
Coach Fen is really liking this team.
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Per her Instagram, she tore the medial and lateral meniscus in her right knee. It looks like the recovery time could be anywhere from four weeks to six months depending on the level of surgery required (with the shorter times more likely) . I think there's a good chance she'll be back in time for full practices in October, but I'm sure we'll hear more soon.
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I'm guessing that's the all iowa attack gym, which is designed to look like an old-school gym.
Thanks to mred for sharing the intel. This is so unfortunate. Based on this article, this is not the first time Nyamer Diew has injured her knee(s). She has already torn her ACL twice previously, not sure if it's the same knee. I hope our medical and strength & conditioning staff can help her recover soon, and she might need to consider putting on more protection on her knees to prevent future injuries.
In the following video, I have fast-forwarded to the point when her injury happened. Based on the play, I have no idea how the injury is so severe that it requires surgery. I'm hoping she can be fully healthy when the Big12 regular season begins.
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Pretty sure it is the Attack gym out by the BB practice facility. It's windows were made to look like State Gym. 1st time I've ever seen a picture of the inside. No seating in State plus I think the track is still in state it was a few yrs ago when I poked my head in it.
I'd probably pay a fee to be able to go shoot baskets at State Gym just for old times sake.
Can confirm with Rulzzz that the skills camp is being held at the AIA Field House. The screenshot is taken from the camp's official website.
The assistant for WBB basketball operation Haley Faber took a short video of the first day of the camp.
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Friday, July 16 update on both camps.
WBB is using one of Coach Campbell's favorite catchphrases (Building the Foundation).
Looks like MEM has dyed her hair.
Can Aubrey guard Coach Fen?
This is a great quote!
Reactions from the parents.
WBB is using one of Coach Campbell's favorite catchphrases (Building the Foundation).
Looks like MEM has dyed her hair.
Can Aubrey guard Coach Fen?
This is a great quote!
Reactions from the parents.
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