[IATrainMaster101]

I wonder if our chances just went up with the news of DJ joining the men's team as a walk on?

[tm3308]

Originally Posted by IATrainMaster101

I wonder if our chances just went up with the news of DJ joining the men's team as a walk on?

Pretty sure it helps. And actually, from an article I read back in February that was linked from a Tennessee message board, she sounded like she was leaning towards Iowa, wanting to follow in her dad's footsteps.

[woodyk1]

I posted this in another thread, but here's something from iowaprepsports.com. Not sure if Kiah will be influenced or not.

Stokes to Iowa … Darius, that is | IowaPrepSports.com

[ssckelley]

You have to think her brother getting a shot on the Mens team will aid her in her decision to come to Iowa.

Bluder has done really well at Iowa with very little. I cannot imagine how good the team will be if she starts landing some of the top recruits.

[woodyk1]

Stokes begins official visits next weekend::Eastern Iowa High School Sports

[loesshillshawk]

Don't like the tone of the article...sounds like Iowa is a maybe visit. Not that she doesn't already know the campus and coaches...I hope we get her.

[SLarew]

The article itself is not positive. Iowa City not far for her and Kiah has friends on the team. The commitment of Logic may also play a role as Logic higher rated than Kiah.
She is visiting prestigious programs and is enttitled to make visits. Hopefully she decides to stay close to home.

[edgyhawk]

I don't think it's a slight to Iowa. It's more about she knows everything there is to know about Iowa. In her mind it's more about checking out some of the other schools and comparing them to Iowa. Apparently, we're still in the hunt.

[BALDIES7980]

Originally Posted by edgyhawk

I don't think it's a slight to Iowa. It's more about she knows everything there is to know about Iowa. In her mind it's more about checking out some of the other schools and comparing them to Iowa. Apparently, we're still in the hunt.

I agree. Kiah has been nothing but accomodating and outgoing in her interviews. She has been around the school and program alot and has a very large connection to Iowa City.
Its very good that she has interest from the best programs in the country but she comes from a family that by all accounts in very grounded and comfortable in Iowa so I will go out on a limb and believe she actually has Iowa in he lead with the others hoping to overcome the pros in her Iowa column.

[Sideshow214e]

Pat Summit will find away to get her )

[tm3308]

Originally Posted by BALDIES7980

I agree. Kiah has been nothing but accomodating and outgoing in her interviews. She has been around the school and program alot and has a very large connection to Iowa City.
Its very good that she has interest from the best programs in the country but she comes from a family that by all accounts in very grounded and comfortable in Iowa so I will go out on a limb and believe she actually has Iowa in he lead with the others hoping to overcome the pros in her Iowa column.

Agreed. My ex-girlfriend plays for the Kirkwood women's team, and she talked to Greg a couple weeks ago. Didn't really say which way she was leaning, just keeping her options open. But he did say (when asked where he would like to see her go) he'd love to see her go to Iowa. He doesn't appear to be imposing his will on her college choice, and I have no doubt he'd support her fully regardless of her choice, but he would want to see her in Black and Gold more than anything else.

[woodyk1]

Not much new here, but this was on KCRG tonight. There is video with this story at the link below.

Stokes Short List | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local

[coralville]

didn't hurt that lisa just signed a top ten guard. Printy is so so talented also. Things are looking good for iowa women's basketball

[tiggerhawk]

Originally Posted by coralville

didn't hurt that lisa just signed a top ten guard. Printy is so so talented also. Things are looking good for iowa women's basketball

Don't overlook Thierra Taylor. Healthy, she is the best athlete on the team other than Alexander, and will take over Kash's role at SF next year without any real fall-off iin performance.

Add in Virginia Johnson, the 6-1 Iowa City High incoming Hawkeye--one of the top 50 seniors in the nation. Morgan Johnson, Wahlin, Krei, Draxten, Nesbitt and 2010 freshman 6-1 PF Jade Rodgers will all return IAT Printy, Logic & Taylor. Bluder also has commitments from two of the most outstanding outside shooters in the nation, Kathryn Reynolds (1st team, large school Ohio All-State as a freshman & sophomore, led Notre Dame of Cincinnati to consecutive state championships) and Melissa Dixon from suburban Chicago (who emerged to national prominence this summer in AAU play as a deadly NBA-range 3-point marksman).

Good chance that the Hawkeyes will also get a commitment from top-50 6-2 F Mariah Smith of Peoria Richwood (an outstanding student who is being recruited by Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Mich State IAT Iowa).

But Kiah is crucial. Add her & Smith inside, to match the exceptional wing & backcourt players already on board, and this will be a team that wins BT championships and plays in the Final Four.

[imported_ankle23]

Originally Posted by tiggerhawk

Don't overlook Thierra Taylor. Healthy, she is the best athlete on the team other than Alexander, and will take over Kash's role at SF next year without any real fall-off iin performance.

Add in Virginia Johnson, the 6-1 Iowa City High incoming Hawkeye--one of the top 50 seniors in the nation. Morgan Johnson, Wahlin, Krei, Draxten, Nesbitt and 2010 freshman 6-1 PF Jade Rodgers will all return IAT Printy, Logic & Taylor. Bluder also has commitments from two of the most outstanding outside shooters in the nation, Kathryn Reynolds (1st team, large school Ohio All-State as a freshman & sophomore, led Notre Dame of Cincinnati to consecutive state championships) and Melissa Dixon from suburban Chicago (who emerged to national prominence this summer in AAU play as a deadly NBA-range 3-point marksman).

Good chance that the Hawkeyes will also get a commitment from top-50 6-2 F Mariah Smith of Peoria Richwood (an outstanding student who is being recruited by Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Mich State IAT Iowa).

But Kiah is crucial. Add her & Smith inside, to match the exceptional wing & backcourt players already on board, and this will be a team that wins BT championships and plays in the Final Four.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves now.......talent is one thing, coaching is a whole other conversation. Not saying that Bluder can't coach, but I think the jury is still out. Let's win a couple NCAA games first before we start talking crazy talk.