I love the positivity and thoughtful approach that the Iowa coaches are taking. This is obviously going to be a transition year having lost two players that made it to the WNBA. Gabby Marshall and Molly Davis were also great contributors. The Freshmen on this Iowa team (and those that are coming in next year) make for a bright future for the Hawkeyes🏀🏀🏀!
Raina is absolutely nailing it on the head. She has the capacity and understanding to be head coach. Very well spoken and knowledgeable on Iowa women’s basketball!!!
I think if you had asked fans prior to the season beginning what they would’ve thought about a 12-4 record they would’ve been pretty relieved, given the loss of so many starting seniors (not to mention one of the greatest women’s college basketball guards in recent history). The Tennessee full court press revealed some weaknesses. And now I think we’re going through a midseason slump and we need a spark and for the first three or four minutes Guyton in the starting lineup seemed to be working. Frankly, I’m fine with these continued experiments because this is a very talented team, but the freshman are going to need minutes now to get battle tested for later. I’d rather have them make their freshman mistakes now and be firing on all pistons later when the Big 10 tournament and March madness begin.
I agree this is a very talented ,this team had their best start since 2017(8-0) that says a lot ,iowa has proven they are in the mix with the ranked teams ,yes they have some stuff to sort out but i think the biggest factor affecting this team is confidence ,confidence in themselves that they can beat the bigger teams ,the games against maryland and tennessee showed that can do it .
Winter tells what you did all offseason. NONE of our upperclassmen were hungry to wear the mantle. I'm also not comfortable with the idea of forcing the leadership role on a player who plays with such questionable fundamentals. Certainly not down on this team, but am really starting to feel like the grown-ups are getting in the way of these kids coming together into their best team. I know Coach Jensen can do this job. Right now, though, it's as if she never dreamed of being a head coach and is struggling with what to do now that she is. Coach needs to start thinking and acting like a head coach...the rudder of the ship.
I agree. This group needs development and don’t let them seasoned players stop that especially when they are having some consistent off nights. They’ve been out there long enough and have played in the championship games twice! Get it or let the new players get developed.
The close games that were lost, were lost in the last 2 minutes of the game. Turnovers and missed (forced) shots. Falling apart. More emphasis on keeping cool, taking good shots, not panicking. When you're up a basket or even down by one, defense needs to be stepped up as not to let the game get away at those last seconds.
Seems like a lot of open shots are passed up for a better shot that doesn't come. I'm not savvy enough to know why that doesn't happen but if outside shots start falling then teams won't be able to clog the inside. Aaliyah bringing the ball up seems to provide a better spark for the team and especially for Lucy! We have strong inside game, but not enough to run our offense through it. I sound a bit of a downer, but I really believe in this young team! TIME, they just need time to gel.
They lost this game by missed free throws - should not have happened. They have a lot of talent, but it's going to be important to switch out players when they're off, and when they're taking impulsive shots with a lot of time on the clock.
You better let Lucy run the offense cause the other 2 you mentioned aren't doing it. Plus, your crazy rotations tells me you STILL don't have a clue as to who your real starting players should be. Figure it out fast.
It sounds as if Iowa should have hired you instead of Coach Jensen. Have you ever heard the term "Monday morning quarterback"? I think that's your picture in the dictionary alongside the definition.
Love the insight from Coach Raina!! I think once her and Jan figure a few things out, they’ll make a good balance.
I love the positivity and thoughtful approach that the Iowa coaches are taking. This is obviously going to be a transition year having lost two players that made it to the WNBA. Gabby Marshall and Molly Davis were also great contributors. The Freshmen on this Iowa team (and those that are coming in next year) make for a bright future for the Hawkeyes🏀🏀🏀!
Raina is absolutely nailing it on the head. She has the capacity and understanding to be head coach. Very well spoken and knowledgeable on Iowa women’s basketball!!!
I think if you had asked fans prior to the season beginning what they would’ve thought about a 12-4 record they would’ve been pretty relieved, given the loss of so many starting seniors (not to mention one of the greatest women’s college basketball guards in recent history).
The Tennessee full court press revealed some weaknesses. And now I think we’re going through a midseason slump and we need a spark and for the first three or four minutes Guyton in the starting lineup seemed to be working.
Frankly, I’m fine with these continued experiments because this is a very talented team, but the freshman are going to need minutes now to get battle tested for later. I’d rather have them make their freshman mistakes now and be firing on all pistons later when the Big 10 tournament and March madness begin.
Not to mention, we need them ready in their sophomore campaign next year. Get Hannah and McCabe back to at least the Sweet 16 for their senior outing.
Just keep playing and building chemistry with the player combos. Takes time. Don’t panic. They will be fine.
I agree this is a very talented ,this team had their best start since 2017(8-0) that says a lot ,iowa has proven they are in the mix with the ranked teams ,yes they have some stuff to sort out but i think the biggest factor affecting this team is confidence ,confidence in themselves that they can beat the bigger teams ,the games against maryland and tennessee showed that can do it .
I like the grit of this team. Do not listen to the expectation specialists. Just practice and play hard. Go Hawks.
Love coach Raina and all she does for the kids and the sport! ❤
Winter tells what you did all offseason. NONE of our upperclassmen were hungry to wear the mantle. I'm also not comfortable with the idea of forcing the leadership role on a player who plays with such questionable fundamentals. Certainly not down on this team, but am really starting to feel like the grown-ups are getting in the way of these kids coming together into their best team. I know Coach Jensen can do this job. Right now, though, it's as if she never dreamed of being a head coach and is struggling with what to do now that she is. Coach needs to start thinking and acting like a head coach...the rudder of the ship.
I agree. This group needs development and don’t let them seasoned players stop that especially when they are having some consistent off nights. They’ve been out there long enough and have played in the championship games twice! Get it or let the new players get developed.
This coaching staff should know during practice which players are best. Start with Olsen and Hannah to figure it out
The close games that were lost, were lost in the last 2 minutes of the game. Turnovers and missed (forced) shots. Falling apart. More emphasis on keeping cool, taking good shots, not panicking. When you're up a basket or even down by one, defense needs to be stepped up as not to let the game get away at those last seconds.
Go Hawks!!
Need a PG that runs the team offense…groom #11 to take the role.
Seems like a lot of open shots are passed up for a better shot that doesn't come. I'm not savvy enough to know why that doesn't happen but if outside shots start falling then teams won't be able to clog the inside. Aaliyah bringing the ball up seems to provide a better spark for the team and especially for Lucy! We have strong inside game, but not enough to run our offense through it. I sound a bit of a downer, but I really believe in this young team! TIME, they just need time to gel.
They lost this game by missed free throws - should not have happened. They have a lot of talent, but it's going to be important to switch out players when they're off, and when they're taking impulsive shots with a lot of time on the clock.
Just let play 🏀🔥
You better let Lucy run the offense cause the other 2 you mentioned aren't doing it.
Plus, your crazy rotations tells me you STILL don't have a clue as to who your real starting players should be. Figure it out fast.
It sounds as if Iowa should have hired you instead of Coach Jensen. Have you ever heard the term "Monday morning quarterback"? I think that's your picture in the dictionary alongside the definition.
Good talk . CHANGE UP THE OFFENCE MORE