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She's already said NIL won't factor into her decision, those deals will go with her to the WNBA... State Farm, Hy-Vee, Nike, HR Block, Topps, Bose, etc. Caitlin said she'll consider the draft order, but will go with her gut. If she comes out this year she'll either go to Indiana, Phoenix, Los Angeles, or Seattle (draft order TBD.) If she waits until '25 she'll likely be headed to the new Golden State (San Francisco) expansion team. I think she comes out after this season, especially if Indy or Phoenix gets the top pick - Indy is setup to break through with their young talent and in Phoenix she'd yet a year with Diana Taurasi.

Britt wasn't in Iowa City for the game. They have no scholarships available for '24 so Iowa isn't an option for Britt any longer. If Caitlin comes back next season, someone would have to transfer out which I could see happening at the post position. Yes, they had over 10 recruits/commits at the game.

It's not Iowa guys, they got their point guard a few weeks back.

That's obvious, which is why I said she may be better off not going to Europe to play.

Once she hits the WNBA she'll be on a rookie scale contract according to her draft position, maybe $80-90k her first year. She'd fare better in Europe during the winter months if she chooses that route. But with her marketability she may do better not playing in Europe.

Keep in mind in January the NCAA approved the addition of 2 assistant coaches to several sports, including WBB. These two positions, if filled, are on campus positions so no off campus recruiting is allowed. So some change is likely coming.

Nebraska recruited Jan Jensen way back in the day, she's from SW Iowa but ended up at Drake. Bluder arrived her SR year as coach and they've been together since despite other programs offering her opportunities. Nebraska is really talented with good size and shooting I'm really surprised and puzzled as to why they aren't higher up in the BIG with this group of players.

Clark had some weak passes but takes some risks to get her teammates opportunities too. Sometimes pays off other times its a TO. She is nowhere near Brad Davison status, Clark is a flat out baller and problem for all opponents. Had no problem with her saying put them away now, give them no hope that is all typical huddle talk in any sport in that position. Nebraska has a lot going for them and could be a problem for teams in the tournament if Haiby, Shelley, and Markowski all show up. Next year one of the top teams in the BIG and should be top 15 nationally to start the year.

Not sure why, but Fahey appears to be safe for another year at least. Guess working for the same AD as her previous stop has kept her safe. Versyp has run a once proud program into the bottom of the conference, only one year left on her contract so you'd think an announcement one way or the other would be coming.

Jennie Barancyzk at Drake, would be a nice choice and bring an exciting style to Madison. Amaka Agugua-Hamilton at Missouri St. is another name to watch, spent many years as an asst. at Michigan St.

I was thinking Minnesota was firmly in based on how they finished, that was a surprise to me. The committee must be valuing schedule strength based on this list. Thought Minnesota was firmly in based on how they finished and their conference record, their weak non-conference schedule must be hurting them. On the other hand Oklahoma really challenged themselves early in the season leading to their lackluster overall record but a decent RPI. Think Buffalo, Creighton, Minnesota, & Rutgers get in from this list.

The NCAA committee has released the last 8 teams vying for the final four spots in the bracket, for comparison Nebraska is at 61 RPI and SOS. Was feeling good about this, but now not sure what to think. Buffalo RPI 22 / SOS 88 Creighton RPI 49 / SOS 27 Minnesota RPI 41 / SOS 82 Oklahoma RPI 35 / SOS 2 Purdue RPI 62 / SOS 26 Rutgers RPI 40 / SOS 16 USC RPI 52 / SOS 47 West Virginia RPI 64 / SOS 57

I hope NU finds a way to make the tournament. Unique team that has grown, plays well together, defends, and is balanced making them hard to guard. Had we played a better non-conference schedule without the likes of Arkansas St (#186) Southern (#182), North Texas (#221), Northern Kentucky (#244), and Yale (#119) it would likely be a NCAA lock. Michigan finished in sole possession of 3rd last year and didn't make it with a better RPI than us, we just gotta go win the BTT. Not long ago I'd have said the BIG was a lock to get 6 teams in, still possible but 4-5 is more likely and it will depend on other conferences tournaments where upsets may occur.

Current RPI of 66 won't get us in the dance based on history. Beating Maryland would help but is still a stretch, probably will need to win BTT to get in the dance.

Top 9 BIG in RPI after today's games. Michigan has the toughest path with games at Minnesota & home against Maryland, for some reason the polls seem to like them but their RPI is tanking again this season. OSU: RPI #6 (-1) SOS #3 Maryland: RPI #13 (+4) SOS #50 Iowa: RPI #20 (+2) SOS #20 Rutgers: RPI #25 (-11) SOS #8 Purdue: RPI #40 (-5) SOS #23 Michigan: RPI #44 (-10) SOS #70 Minnesota: RPI #46 (+7) SOS #105 Michigan St: RPI #52 (+7) SOS #19 Nebraska: RPI #63 (-6) SOS #67

A lot of the middle tier teams have difficult games remaining which will make it fun to see how it all plays out and how tiebreakers work for seedings. Minnesota is an interesting team with nice players and 4 straight home games, that's almost unheard of. There is a chance they could be this years Michigan and get left out of the tourny, decent RPI at #47 but a SOS of #104 will hurt them like it did Michigan last season.

Here is a link to Real Time RPI rankings updated several times daily. If you click anywhere it says BIG10 it shows only the conference, all of our remaining opponents are below us except Maryland. Going to have to win 4 out of the next 5 (Maryland will be tough) to move into the top 50. The predictor, which is flawed has us losing the next 3 out of 5 (all road games) which leaves us with a predicted RPI of 67. http://realtimerpi.com/college_Women_basketball_rpi1.html

They didn't finish strong and lost Kysre Gondrezick one of their better players due to personal reasons. Combine all that with a bubble RPI and weak SOS they were left out. Right now the BIG has 6 schools with an RPI of 35 or better while 2 are in the 50's. I like our schedule but only a win at Maryland would really give our RPI major boost, a loss to any of the other remaining 4 would be big blow.

Go back one season, Michigan finished in sole possession of 3rd place and was WNIT bound. They finished 28-9 with about 4 or 5 of those in the WNIT. That's why we gotta keep winning, one bad loss could make the difference.

The problem is our RPI is sitting now at #57 which regardless of our conference standing could hurt come NCAA selection. Teams with higher RPI were left out of the tournament last year. Gotta keep on winning to get that ranking up to make it a sure thing, normal coach/media rankings mean nothing. ESPN Charlie Creme has us as one of the last 4 in at an #11 seed.

Iowa isn't involved in the recruitment of Ashley Joens, same situation as it was with older sister Courtney who plays currently at Illinois. There is a lot of baggage involved, namely the father Brian which Iowa identified early on and wants no part of the headaches that would be involved. By all accounts the girls themselves are great kids with a strong support system outside the home. Look for Iowa State to be a major player in her recruitment.

I can add Taryn Knuth has chosen Volleyball & will play at Florida St.

Pretty good ball player who will only be a sophomore next season. Although the school we might have to steal from to get her is on I-35 just north of Des Moines. Zoe will have plenty of options on a national level not just regional schools. As of a couple of months ago she had offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State, Louisville, and others. She is a 2019 recruit so there is time for Williams to get in the game with her.

Agree best of luck to Nat. Guess I missed where she was under attack, she's gotten nothing but respect on this board and deservedly so.

Wouldn't be surprised if she chooses Washington if Kelly Sopak (her aau coach) accepts the Washington assistant position.What happens if the Washington coach takes another coaching jobSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk He just agreed to an extension in the last day or so... Although contracts are nearly meaningless anymore.