WBB Recruiting

[C.John]

Don't think mred has started his official wbb 2024 recruiting thread but ISU hosted class of '24 Aili Tanke (5'8" shooting guard) out of Johnston last weekend per her mom's tweet.

 

[ISU40]

Did anybody see who our new assistant director of operations is? I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet.

 

[StClone]

Did anybody see who our new assistant director of operations is? I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet.

I am sure she has the credentials but seems sort of "coincidental."

 

[mred]

I am sure she has the credentials but seems sort of "coincidental."

Is this is a reference to Caitlin Clark? I see Faber went to Dowling like Clark does, but is there a connection beyond that?

 

[ISU40]

Is this is a reference to Caitlin Clark? I see Faber went to Dowling like Clark does, but is there a connection beyond that?

I believe they are cousins. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[StClone]

I believe they are cousins. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

That is what I heard. But like you somebody correct me if not fact. This actually could be a good thing (a sign ✞).

 

[ISU40]

My guess is CC has already picked her school. This probably didn't matter either way. Faber did play WBB at Creighton, so this is a great experience for her.

 

[StClone]

My guess is CC has already picked her school.

Very likely and not us...clock is ticking down. One of my favor Garbage songs, Special has a fitting line: I thought you were special...I thought you should know.

 

[bearcat92]

We offered Veronica Burton today. I can not find much about her.

4+ years later- Channel Surfing the other day and her play made me stop and watch her take down Iowa, dang near singlehandedly. An impressive Floor General

Not a "what if" post, just another example of BB staff's ability to identify "under the radar" talent.

 

[mred]

Looking at social media activity, these appear to be the top targets for ISU (although there may be other people who are more under-the-radar). None of them are surprises, and all of them have plenty of offers.

This list excludes ISU verbals and is in no particular order within each year.

2023
Audi Crooks -- 6'3" post from Algona, IA (Algona Garrigan HS)
Jalynn Bristow -- 6'2" forward from Wichita Falls, TX (Rider HS)
Sahara Williams -- 5'11" wing from Waterloo, IA (Waterloo West HS)

2024
Britt Prince -- 5'11" point guard from Elkhorn, NE (Elkhorn North HS)
Olivia Olson -- 6'1" combo guard from St. Louis Park, MN (Benilde-St. Margaret’s HS)

2025
Leah Macy -- 6'2" wing from Bardstown, KY (Louisville Mercy HS)

2026
Jenica Lewis -- 5'9" guard from Johnston, IA (Johnston HS, I assume? Her brother Trey plays there.)

 

[StClone]

We must have a shot at landing several off that list with our recent high profile.

Nice to see 2024 Prince's Mother is a coach. Britt's top choice from several sources is Oregon. Certainly, Creighton, and maybe Nebbie, which has seen a national rise, are in there, too. Britt is in soccer, Cross country as well as BB. A very complete player, ball handling, outside shots, rebounding, team orientated, she would be a great get.