Ella Stromdahl to be interviewed?

[TopHawkeye]

Kyle: Will you be able at some early date to interview Ella? Hopefully, you won't need a Swedish interpreter to mediate. Interested in her recruiting story & thoughts about the transition to the U.S. & U of I.

Thanks.

 

[Torgeroni]

Kyle: Will you be able at some early date to interview Ella? Hopefully, you won't need a Swedish interpreter to mediate. Interested in her recruiting story & thoughts about the transition to the U.S. & U of I.

Thanks.

Having relatives in Norway, I know that most Norwegians speak English, I would imagine the same for most Swedes.

 

[DukeSlater]

Having relatives in Norway, I know that most Norwegians speak English, I would imagine the same for most Swedes.

Yes, I would think English language proficiency would be required before being admitted to the University of Iowa.

 

[UpstreamHawkeye]

I imagine her case is different from Paula Valiño Ramos, who was also a late addition in the recruiting process. She actually played a year in the US as a high school student, and basically sent her own résumé to the Iowa coaching staff.

By the way I wonder how Paula's scientific career is going. She was a student researching assistant in the biomedical field while at UI. Even had her photo up on the lampposts in downtown Iowa City.

 

[Hawkangler]

Wonder when Ella arrives on campis

 

[CleteyColgate]

When will Ella arrive on campus @KyleHuesmann ?

 

[twindman]

When will Ella arrive on campus @KyleHuesmann ?

Another post says she will be late. High school finishes June something and then she will play for the Swedish team of some sort.

 

[KyleHuesmann]

Kyle: Will you be able at some early date to interview Ella? Hopefully, you won't need a Swedish interpreter to mediate. Interested in her recruiting story & thoughts about the transition to the U.S. & U of I.

Thanks.

It’s still up in the air on when she will arrive on campus. Sounds like she may be involved with some Swedish national team stuff that could delay her arrival.

I hope to be able to post something similar to what I did with McKenna Woliczko when that time comes.

 

[Hawkangler]

It’s still up in the air on when she will arrive on campus. Sounds like she may be involved with some Swedish national team stuff that could delay her arrival.

I hope to be able to post something similar to what I did with McKenna Woliczko when that time comes.

Thanks

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

It’s still up in the air on when she will arrive on campus. Sounds like she may be involved with some Swedish national team stuff that could delay her arrival.

I hope to be able to post something similar to what I did with McKenna Woliczko when that time comes.

No doubt why she's basically considered a developmental player. Being right out of high school (with some national team experience) but she'll be pretty far behind her team mates with workouts and getting comfortable and assimilating with the team.

 

[o_FrankBurns]

I don't read Swedish, so I have no idea what the post was saying, but she had an Instagram post today that looks like a graduation (maybe). Several Iowa players commented/liked.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZiFDNejGdJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

[UpstreamHawkeye]

Looks like a sailor's school to me

 

[DTP2]

Holy hell.

 

[Natchrlman2]

 

[Hawkangler]

Was looking at her high school stats, not eye popping. 6.5 pts and 2.9 rebounds.

 

[citizenHawk1]

Wasn't Ella playing somewhere this summer? I thought that was the reason for her being unavailable for summer practices. Don't see any info related to that.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Wasn't Ella playing somewhere this summer? I thought that was the reason for her being unavailable for summer practices. Don't see any info related to that.

A couple of posts mentioned her working with the Swedish national team this summer. I'd imagine that's where she's been. In previous seasons she would certainly have redshirted this season, since she's not going to be with the team until school starts, but with the new 5 for 5 rule, this will just be a learning year for her.

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Thought I recall Jan saying around the beginning of August. However, this is the best I could find in local articles.

"Carnegie is with USA Basketball’s 3×3 team, and incoming freshman Ella Stromdahl will join in August since she’s trying out for the Swedish national team."

Iowa women’s basketball has five new faces this season. How their summer workouts are preparing the Hawkeyes for the season ahead

The Hawkeyes welcome five new players this season, including two freshmen and three transfers, as the coaching staff focuses on integrating the roster and installing their system during summer workouts.

www.thegazette.com

 

[Amahawk]

No doubt why she's basically considered a developmental player. Being right out of high school (with some national team experience) but she'll be pretty far behind her team mates with workouts and getting comfortable and assimilating with the team.

Scandinavian pipeline?

 

[HawksGoneWild1]

Was looking at her high school stats, not eye popping. 6.5 pts and 2.9 rebounds.

Believe those stats are for a national league higher than high school.

Here she is 3rd best starting scorer on this team. However, the team came in last with a 1 and 23 record.

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Tried to find more info on this league. Best I got back is google AI with:
- Functions as a national elite training center for young basketball players.
- Recruits top student-athletes from all over Sweden.
- Competes in lower-tier Swedish national divisions (such as Basketettan) and regional youth competitions like the European Youth Basketball League (EYBL).
- Serves as a feeder system and stepping stone for players aiming for professional leagues or national teams.

 

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[Hawkangler]

Good to see Ella has arrived and is getting settled in. Norway, Alaska, Oregon, California and Georgia. Jan has truly expanded the Iowa recruiting footprint.

 

[twindman]

What!! A Swede that isn't blond!! How can that be???

 

[napali]

Good to see Ella has arrived and is getting settled in. Norway, Alaska, Oregon, California and Georgia. Jan has truly expanded the Iowa recruiting footprint.

And Whiting originally from Idaho.

 

[Hawkangler]

And Whiting originally from Idaho.

Forgot about Whiting, thought she was from Utah.

 

[Powell living Hawkeye]

New country, new school, new team! She has a lot to deal with… hope she takes it one day at a time and has a 5 great year experience as a Hawkeye!

 

[Gillh2o]

Good to see Ella has arrived and is getting settled in. Norway, Alaska, Oregon, California and Georgia. Jan has truly expanded the Iowa recruiting footprint.

Ella is a Swede. Having been to Camp Ripley for winter training years ago the Swedish troops and Norwegian troops would not mix in the mess hall!