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Post by hawkfan on Jun 8, 2022 22:05:58 GMT -5
7-4 in the non conference doesn't seem out of reach. I might be an eternal optimist however! Tessier will help, can Darling make the jump to Big 10 level competition, will McSweeney provide a defensive presence, can any of the pins provide offense? Spring was better than anticipated with where the program was at the end of the season. The 2024 class is critical if the staff wants to jump to the middle of the league standings. Will selling early playing time and the chance to create something that hasn't been achieved before make an impression with recruits? Good points. 7-4 would be at the top end. Tessier is a great pickup. Don’t know much about Darling. Can she play? Will be interesting to see what McSweeney does. The 2024 year will be a small class but yes its big. I see 7-4 in non-con being very achievable, given the teams on the schedule, some solid adds and what appears to be a much healthier overall program environment thus far. Tessier was a critical pickup...huge! Darling finished 5th in NCAA in digs per set last season. Of course, that was not in the B1G but she clearly is a talented back row player. I would be quite surprised to see her knock Hinkle out of that libero spot this season, though...Mari is impressive and has both B1G and Pac-12 experience. And with Barnes' clear focus on running much more of the offense through the middle, I foresee Amiya Jones having the potential for a fantastic year...so talented, fiery on the court and vastly underutilized in the past, in my humble opinion. She can truly take over a match and I am quite sure she didn't stick around for a 5th year to go out quietly!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2022 8:03:50 GMT -5
It will be refreshing to see a middle attack emphasized offense. And to compare Jones’ stats to see how much more she is set. The biggest difference needs to be blocking. Iowa was last in the Big 10 in that stat.
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Post by hawkfan on Jun 10, 2022 11:09:56 GMT -5
It will be refreshing to see a middle attack emphasized offense. And to compare Jones’ stats to see how much more she is set. The biggest difference needs to be blocking. Iowa was last in the Big 10 in that stat. Agree it will be refreshing. Obviously, gotta have good passes to run more through the middle but we should have a solid backcourt corps this season so am optimistic about that. And I sure would think Jones will be set more. She runs a great slide but that was so sparingly used. Hope she and Tessier can develop a solid connection quickly. You are absolutely correct that blocking simply must improve. That has been a significant area of opportunity for a long time for the Hawks. From stats I am seeing, McSweeney, Davis, Caspers and Wahrmund all had significantly higher number of blocks/set in 2021 than any Hawkeye did. Even Tessier's blocks/set were higher than everyone on our team last season other than Clayton. So, I am hopeful of improvement...you are so right about how critical of an area of focus that needs to be.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jun 10, 2022 18:44:27 GMT -5
Guessing they'll be running a 5 1 with Tessier? Having to hit over a 6'+ setter isn't something Iowa has had in a while. I believe the last setter listed over 6' was the transfer from Missouri in 2016. Barnes has mentioned multiple times about running offense through the middle. Hoping that translates on the recruiting front. An interesting 2025 to watch is Abigail Mullen who plays on Dynasty's 16's team with Skyler Pierce. Mom (volleyball) and Dad (football) are alums - can they pull in the legacy recruit?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2022 12:29:23 GMT -5
Guessing they'll be running a 5 1 with Tessier? Having to hit over a 6'+ setter isn't something Iowa has had in a while. I believe the last setter listed over 6' was the transfer from Missouri in 2016. Barnes has mentioned multiple times about running offense through the middle. Hoping that translates on the recruiting front. An interesting 2025 to watch is Abigail Mullen who plays on Dynasty's 16's team with Skyler Pierce. Mom (volleyball) and Dad (football) are alums - can they pull in the legacy recruit? Interesting. The setting position has quickly gained quality and depth. If the team can show some improvement it would greatly help the recruiting.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jun 12, 2022 21:40:33 GMT -5
Roster question...17 going into fall. 6 Sr, RSr, or grad students which equates to 11 after the season ends. 3 incoming 23's Worden, Mateo (did the offer stand with the coaching change?), & Deery (guessing this is a walkon?) 5 juniors, so that would leave potentially 4-5 scholarships for the 2024 class? I would think the staff wants to get as many of their own recruits as possible on the roster.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2022 22:40:58 GMT -5
Roster question...17 going into fall. 6 Sr, RSr, or grad students which equates to 11 after the season ends. 3 incoming 23's Worden, Mateo (did the offer stand with the coaching change?), & Deery (guessing this is a walkon?) 5 juniors, so that would leave potentially 4-5 scholarships for the 2024 class? I would think the staff wants to get as many of their own recruits as possible on the roster. Impossible to know with all the covid years. I would guess 2 or 3 scholarships for 2024. Anyone watching the Big 10 network lately. Lots of VB on.
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Post by hawkfan on Jun 13, 2022 0:04:48 GMT -5
Roster question...17 going into fall. 6 Sr, RSr, or grad students which equates to 11 after the season ends. 3 incoming 23's Worden, Mateo (did the offer stand with the coaching change?), & Deery (guessing this is a walkon?) 5 juniors, so that would leave potentially 4-5 scholarships for the 2024 class? I would think the staff wants to get as many of their own recruits as possible on the roster. Not sure about the # of schollies. Agree that it is hard to keep track of things with the COVID seasons figured in. Plus, not always completely sure who is on scholarship. Also agree that I am sure the new staff will want as many of their own recruits as possible going forward so the 2024 class could be quite important for many reasons. As for Mateo, her Instagram still shows her as an Iowa volleyball commit for 2023 so I interpret that offer as still intact. Also, there is a 4th 2023 commit: Olivia Lombardi, DS from West Des Moines, IA.
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Post by rjaege on Jun 13, 2022 0:16:35 GMT -5
Roster question...17 going into fall. 6 Sr, RSr, or grad students which equates to 11 after the season ends. 3 incoming 23's Worden, Mateo (did the offer stand with the coaching change?), & Deery (guessing this is a walkon?) 5 juniors, so that would leave potentially 4-5 scholarships for the 2024 class? I would think the staff wants to get as many of their own recruits as possible on the roster. Not sure about the # of schollies. Agree that it is hard to keep track of things with the COVID seasons figured in. Plus, not always completely sure who is on scholarship. Also agree that I am sure the new staff will want as many of their own recruits as possible going forward so the 2024 class could be quite important for many reasons. As for Mateo, her Instagram still shows her as an Iowa volleyball commit for 2023 so I interpret that offer as still intact. Also, there is a 4th 2023 commit: Olivia Lombardi, DS from West Des Moines, IA. Don't forget the transfer portal. The extra covid year has resulted in a scholarship crunch at many schools.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jun 13, 2022 12:13:20 GMT -5
The portal might be their best friend until they get the roster to their liking. 6/15 is almost here, aside from Skyler Pierce & Lauren Harden who's on the wishlist for 2024 at OH? Looks like they're following all of the athletes below. I'm sure there are multiple others as well.
Ava Utterback OH Circle City Mikala Young OH TAV Amanda Mack OH K2 Kaitlyn Jones OH Texas Image Kenzie Dean OH CIS Instate prospect Lauren Perry OH/Opp Skyline Maddie Smith OH Carolina Union Vivian Parker OH Drive Nation Jillian Gregory OH Shockwave Ella Demetrician OH FC Elite Morgan Gaerte OH Team Pineapple Melia Johnson OH Milwaukee Sting Avery Jesewitz OH Northern Lights Carlie Cisneros OH Dynasty Landry Braziel OH OP2
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2022 8:02:15 GMT -5
The portal might be their best friend until they get the roster to their liking. 6/15 is almost here, aside from Skyler Pierce & Lauren Harden who's on the wishlist for 2024 at OH? Looks like they're following all of the athletes below. I'm sure there are multiple others as well. Ava Utterback OH Circle City Mikala Young OH TAV Amanda Mack OH K2 Kaitlyn Jones OH Texas Image Kenzie Dean OH CIS Instate prospect Lauren Perry OH/Opp Skyline Maddie Smith OH Carolina Union Vivian Parker OH Drive Nation Jillian Gregory OH Shockwave Ella Demetrician OH FC Elite Morgan Gaerte OH Team Pineapple Melia Johnson OH Milwaukee Sting Avery Jesewitz OH Northern Lights Carlie Cisneros OH Dynasty Landry Braziel OH OP2 Wow you are doing work!! Uptick in post with club nationals coming it seems. Iowa will have to recruit with no results to show yet except a positive spring. New facilities to play in. New hope. And the best VB league in the country by far. Will be interesting to see who they get.
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Jun 14, 2022 8:35:34 GMT -5
The portal might be their best friend until they get the roster to their liking. 6/15 is almost here, aside from Skyler Pierce & Lauren Harden who's on the wishlist for 2024 at OH? Looks like they're following all of the athletes below. I'm sure there are multiple others as well. Ava Utterback OH Circle City Mikala Young OH TAV Amanda Mack OH K2 Kaitlyn Jones OH Texas Image Kenzie Dean OH CIS Instate prospect Lauren Perry OH/Opp Skyline Maddie Smith OH Carolina Union Vivian Parker OH Drive Nation Jillian Gregory OH Shockwave Ella Demetrician OH FC Elite Morgan Gaerte OH Team Pineapple Melia Johnson OH Milwaukee Sting Avery Jesewitz OH Northern Lights Carlie Cisneros OH Dynasty Landry Braziel OH OP2 Wow you are doing work!! Uptick in post with club nationals coming it seems. Iowa will have to recruit with no results to show yet except a positive spring. New facilities to play in. New hope. And the best VB league in the country by far. Will be interesting to see who they get. Great to see Jim Barnes’ right-hand man is doing his job.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jun 14, 2022 12:38:37 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2022 22:59:47 GMT -5
Wow you are doing work!! Uptick in post with club nationals coming it seems. Iowa will have to recruit with no results to show yet except a positive spring. New facilities to play in. New hope. And the best VB league in the country by far. Will be interesting to see who they get. Great to see Jim Barnes’ right-hand man is doing his job. Not nearly as busy as your right hand.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2022 21:38:53 GMT -5
YES! That’s a tough tough start. Here’s my layered prediction for the conference record. Best: 8-12 Likely: 6-14 Worse: 4-16.
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