The 2024-25 season represents a turning point for Iowa State’s women’s basketball team. This is because some of their key players are leaving, and new ones are coming in to make an impact. The coach, Bill Fennelly, is now trying to cope with the challenges of the transfer portal era by rebuilding the squad to continue being competitive. As such, the Cyclones say goodbye to veteran players and instead start integrating returning athletes and new ones who will fill these voids and take this team further.
Roster Changes and Potential Impact
Thus, it would be difficult to find their replacements when Diew Nyamer and Belanger Hannah leave Iowa State. Moreover, such as at other schools across America today, in the aftermath of multiple departures caused by students frustrated with the inability of their coaches to win games, regular Cyclones have also been left reeling. However, this core team expects to be joined by Ryan Emily, Arianna Jackson, Audi Crooks Addy Brown, among other vital returnees, to hold on until next year starts again. It is expected that they will maintain their initial positions in addition to guiding their teammates during this competition, but it is just that they came from different parts of life, which made them have a common objective for achieving this purpose; actually, it might push someone else into another level because her positioning has gone missing. Other names who could play more prominent roles and bring fresh dimensions to the team are Kelsey Joens and Aili Tanke.
Fresh Faces and Breakout Candidates
The future of the Cyclones looks bright with the arrival of talented first-year students who have made an immediate impact. Aili Tanke is a player whose outstanding shooting ability and her versatility remind her of Ashley Joens – a Cyclones icon. Tanke’s impressive high school career, characterized by notable points, rebounds, and assists averages, sets the bar high for what she can achieve in her freshman season. Besides Tanke, the squad also acquired Reagan Wilson, a guard from Indiana.
Besides promising first-year students, individuals like Jalynn Bristow, Kelsey Joens, and Alisa Williams are expected to come out on top this year. Her versatility and scoring prowess off the bench revealed glimpses of how good she can be, indicating that next season will see her playing a more significant role. The other person to look at is Joens: she has “clutch” written all over her as far as shooting goes. Having transferred from LSU, Alisa Williams adds height and flexibility that could change their offense and defense.
In this transition period, as the women’s basketball team of Iowa State University gets underway, a unique season is on the horizon due to several new faces and some returning ones. Coach Fennelly and his staff will face the challenge of blending past and present members to create a competitive spirit that can face transfer portal era uncertainties. With high expectations from last year’s exploits, Cyclones must prove that change can catalyze growth and achievement.
The 2024-25 season seems poised to be a major one for Iowa State Women’s Basketball as the team undergoes significant changes. The projected inclusion of new talents into an already established squad promises good despite likely difficulties. As the Cyclones gear up for another phase, there are signs that people are ready to embrace whatever the future holds.
