Can anyone summarize what was said about Woliczko? For some reason I cannot get this to play.
McKenna Woliczko insight
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Can anyone summarize what was said about Woliczko? For some reason I cannot get this to play.
She is coming to visit during the Albany game. Highest rated recruit for Iowa in the cycle. She and her dad have said it's about a culture fit. Podcast said there is a good chance she comes to Iowa, essentially Iowa vs. South Carolina. 50/50 shot maybe.
Woliczko is from San Jose, CA. Iowa roster has been changing recently from mostly Midwest recruits to a more national roster. Woliczko had an unofficial visit last year during the Iowa Washington football game. Dad said decision may come right after this visit.
Woliczko commitment would be a second wave of high end commitments after CC. She is 6'2" forward, insanely good rebounder, prides herself on defense. She could play the 3 or 4 and would fill the big gap left by Stuelke graduation. Instant impact player at the 4. Great athleticism.
"There's a chance Iowa gets this done". Big weekend for Iowa wwb. Chad gives Iowa a 40% chance, south Carolina 50%, Ohio State 10%.
These 5 Hawkeyes are a long way from home; they nevertheless found their home away from home in Iowa City.
I hope the Woliczko family has found the perfect fit in Iowa City as well.
California:.........................Addie Deal
Oregon:.............................Ava Heiden
Alaska:................................Layla Hays
Georgia:.............................Chit Chat Wright
Dominican Republic:....Emely Rodriguez
I hope the Woliczko family has found the perfect fit in Iowa City as well.
California:.........................Addie Deal
Oregon:.............................Ava Heiden
Alaska:................................Layla Hays
Georgia:.............................Chit Chat Wright
Dominican Republic:....Emely Rodriguez
Nobody really knows what McKenna or her family is thinking. I hope she has a great visit over the labor day weekend that puts her over the top to be a Hawk. We are driving 8 1/2 hours from Ohio to watch the Hawks next weekend should be a great weekend as Kirk goes for the tie in wins with Woody.
Edit: Almost forgot, it is Fry days that weekend also. City will be hopping!
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Chad is kind of a football homer and not so much for other sports. He has the football team going 5-0 on the road and 10-2 overall which is pretty far fetched IMHO.
She's Gonna be a Hawk!
Jan will not let her get out of IC without a commitment.
Jan will not let her get out of IC without a commitment.
I don't think Jan channeling PJ Fleck is the answer here.
And when fans see her, they will undoubtedly yell "Go Hawks!"
Totally agree. Everyone saw last year's video when Hays came into the locker room wearing the "I'm Home" T-shirt. Jan was totally shocked and got so excited. She strikes me as someone that lays out what Iowa's womens basketball is all about. I think it sales itself. Has to be the right fit for both parties. Bottom line, no hard sale.
Agree
If anything my post was personal wishing of course. I don’t think Jan or the program is any kind of snake oil sales pitch. I’m just confident the Iowa family culture will win out….
Be confident and stay positive!
Can someone please explain what Iowa culture is?
The girls are tight, close family. The other thing about Iowa's approach is their culture of developing these young women for life after basketball. Warnock always comes to mind, wants to be a dentist. How about Kate being told by Beth, she would always have a position working in the athletic department. Just a couple examples.
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Family. When Megan Gus got engaged, she called Jan . Jan is going with her to pick out her wedding dress. She's been gone for 6 years. Lisa always told the girls it was about having fun, and being the best version of themselves. Basketball was secondary inside their circle.
The same people on this board said we would get Harpring. Where are those same people now? I am not a Hawkeye fan because I said we may not get a recruit. I don’t follow that logic…? I am entitled to my opinion as all of you are on this board. You don’t hear me tearing down any of you for making a prediction. Carry on. We will see where we land on this one as well.
I don't remember anyone saying we'd get harpring
I think your making stuff up. I said I really think we land MW and I gave my reasons. Never once did I think OR say we'd land Harpring...
No one said that. It was hope only.
You are entitled to your opinion and if you want to be pessimistic that is your prerogative, just don’t expect anyone to like your negative comments.
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Agreed, we all certainly wanted her but I saw many comments about the main reason she visited Iowa was to see CC's number retired. Certainly she saw a great game against USC.
It is easy to predict none of these top recruits will commit to Iowa, with all the top competition. We have made McKenna's top 4 and Jenica's top 5. Hopefully Jan can get one or both.
If I recall, no one on the Beacon board actually thought Iowa would land Harpring. They were thankful to be considered and a bit overly optimistic and hopeful.
I think there are many subtle signs or reasons to believe that MK will choose the Hawkeyes. My hopes are high, therefore the positive vibes!
I thought we would have a chance with MW but over the years I've learned to never predict a commitment or an end of year award.
I’m not going to go back and research it but I believe you essentially guaranteed that Harpring would not choose Iowa; that the probability of a commitment was zero - not as “we may not get a recruit”.
Further, my recollection is you made this point repeatedly and in a manner that could easily be interpreted as arrogant. It was more than a simple prediction.
Technically, the comments made were opinions presented as assertions or declarations of facts without any supporting evidence.
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I think we're positioned well with the family.
No doubt, George is a diehard Hawk. He has brought a lot of visability to TEU.
Beautiful memorial to Kobe and his daughter. FWIW, if McKenna picks the Hawks she probably won't be wearing those jeans in the winter.
His wife Claire might help too, given she is a former Iowa Women’s BB player
Yup Claire Till from Dubuque whose brother Riley Till was a walk on player for Fran and the Hawks.
I doubt George knew who the young man was. He was wearing a Kittle jersey and yelled "Go Hawks"! Got an autograph, good for the young man.
It's even more funny that you thought you needed to inform us of that.
Glad you thought it was humorous. The previous two posters said Claire could help also. The reason I mentioned that is it is against the rules to provide recruits or their family any gratuities, although today I think most rules have gone out the window.
You can't tip recruits and their families? I did not know that.
Thinking about McKenna's visit got me to wondering, what are the rules pertaining to the travel of recruits for any sport.
1. Can the university pay for first class tickets on an official visit?
2, How many visitors can they pay for? Parents for sure, what about her little brother?
1. Can the university pay for first class tickets on an official visit?
2, How many visitors can they pay for? Parents for sure, what about her little brother?
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