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***RELEASE: Joens drafted by Dallas in WNBA Draft***

BillSeals
Iowa State Media Relations

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Ashley Joens became the 16th player in school history and the second to be selected in the 2023 WNBA Draft. Joens was picked No. 19 by the Dallas Wings in the second round, joining teammate Stephanie Soares (Round 1, Pick 4, Washington (Traded to Dallas) in Dallas after a trade earlier in the night.

Joens becomes the fourth highest WNBA Draft pick in school history.

The Iowa City, Iowa, native recently concluded arguably the most decorated career in Cyclone women’s basketball history. She’s a three-time recipient of the Cheryl Miller Award, a four-time unanimous All-Big 12 First Team selection and a two-time WBCA All-American.

Joens, who started all 158 games in her career, finished as Iowa State’s all-time leading scorer with 3,060 career points and was just the 14th player in NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball history to reach 3,000 points.

She averaged 19.4 points per game in her career to break the school record and rank eighth in Big 12 history. Joens exhibited the ability to score at all levels during her career, connecting on 344 career 3-pointers (fifth in Big 12 history) and making 740 free throws (third in Big 12 history). She shot 83.1 percent at the charity stripe.

Joens also dominated the glass, collecting 1,391 career rebounds and recording 65 career double-doubles.

In her career, Joens was recognized with 13 Big 12 Player of the Week honors, the second-most in Big 12 history behind only Baylor’s Brittney Griner.

In 2022-23, Joens poured in 21.6 points and pulled down 9.7 rebounds. She was named Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship Most Outstanding Player after averaging 26.7 points and 11.0 rebounds in leading the Cyclones to the tournament title. She scored 30 against Baylor, 22 against Oklahoma and 28 in the championship game against Texas.

Joens was the second Big 12 player drafted.

Iowa State WNBA Draft Picks
2023-Ashley Joens
Dallas, 2nd round (19)
2023-Stephanie Soares
Washington (Traded to Dallas), 1st round (4)
2019- Bridget Carleton
Connecticut, 2nd round (21)
2015-Nikki Moody
San Antonio, 3rd round (33)
2013-Chelsea Poppens
Seattle, 2nd round (18)
2013-Anna Prins
Connecticut, 2nd round (23)
2011-Kelsey Bolte
Atlanta, 3rd round (32)
2010-Alison Lacey
Seattle, 1st round (10)
2007-Lyndsey Medders
Indiana, 2nd round (22)
2005-Anne O'Neil
Sacramento, 3rd round (30)
2003- Lindsey Wilson
Connecticut, 3rd roundd (34)
2002-Angie Welle
Cleveland, 2nd round (31)
2002-Tracy Gahan
New York, 3rd round (46)
2001-Megan Taylor
Minnesota, 4th round (55)
2000-Desirée Francis
New York, 2nd round (29)
2000-Stacy Frese
Utah, 3rd round (35)
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BASKETBALL RECRUITING ***Trio of transfer portal visitors book travel plans to Ames***

BillSeals
Beginning today, Iowa State will host its first of what could be a few rounds of transfer portal visit weekends.

Here's who I have confirmed as visiting ISU.

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One of two lead guards headed to ISU over the next few days is St. Louis (Mo.) native Keshon Gilbert. As a sophomore with the Runnin Rebels, Gilbert averaged 11.8 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. He didn't attempt many of them, but Gilbert was an efficient shooter from beyond the 3-point arc, knocking down nearly 44 percent (25-of-57). He was also 104-of-215 from the floor, which amounted to 48.4 percent. Perhaps more importantly to the Cyclone coaching staff, Gilbert was known as one of UNLV's top perimeter defenders. Among the schools to contact Gilbert early on were Arkansas, West Virginia, TCU, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa State, San Diego State, Boise State, Wake Forest, Saint Louis, San Francisco, and Missouri State. Gilbert, whose ISU visit begins on Thursday and lasts through Friday, checks in at #207 nationally in Rivals' latest Transfer Portal rankings.

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After becoming the first Nevada player ever to earn Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors, forward Darrion Williams opted for the transfer portal and it could pay off with him getting several Power-6 inquiries. He averaged 7.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game for the Wolfpack. A big-time contributor for one of the top high school programs in the nation, Williams averaged 15.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.0 steals per game to help Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman to a 30-1 record and NIAA 5A title game appearance. With Williams on the roster, the Gaels were ranked as high as fourth in the nation. Williams will arrive in Ames on Thursday and his official visit lasts through Friday.

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Another conference freshman of the year has also made official visit plans to Iowa State, as former Wofford standout point guard Jackson Paveletzke will be in town starting on Saturday. After starting in all 33 games for the Terriers and averaging 15.1 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.7 rebounds, Paveletzke was named the Southern Conference's top freshman. He connected on 167-of-338 shots (49.4 percent) from the field, 46-of-117 (39.3 percent) from 3-point territory, and was an 84-percent free throw shooter. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound rising sophomore is known as one of the best guards in the transfer portal and Rivals has him at #43 nationally in its latest portal rankings. A native of Kimberly, Wisconsin, Paveletzke is no doubt a backcourt player the Cyclone coaching staff watched several times throughout his high school career.
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AI and the Cyclones

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As you may or may not know, AI has made a big jump in taking us over. Chat GPT is doing a lot in regards to artificial intelligence. I put some questions to Google's version, Bard. Here is what our future overlords have to say. I am not one to argue with an artificial life form. I have no qualms with the 5 hoopsters, but the Bard doesn't know Tinsley well. And who am I to argue about our win over Oregon in the 1978 Liberty Bowl. But I might have some questions after the 4th question I posed.

Me:

what players would make up the all time best team of Iowa State Cyclone basketball?​

Bard:
Here is my all-time best team of Iowa State Cyclone basketball players:
  • PG: Fred Hoiberg (1995-1999)
  • SG: Jeff Hornacek (1984-1986)
  • SF: Marcus Fizer (1996-1999)
  • PF: Georges Niang (2012-2016)
  • C: Jamaal Tinsley (1999-2002)
This team is made up of some of the best players in Iowa State history. Hoiberg was a two-time All-Big Eight selection and led the Cyclones to the Elite Eight in 1999. Hornacek was a two-time All-Big Eight selection and was named the Big Eight Player of the Year in 1986. Fizer was a two-time All-American and led the Cyclones to the Sweet Sixteen in 1999. Niang was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and was named the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2015. Tinsley was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year in 1999.
This team would be very successful. Hoiberg would be the point guard and would run the offense. Hornacek would be the shooting guard and would provide scoring. Fizer would be the small forward and would provide scoring and rebounding. Niang would be the power forward and would provide scoring, rebounding, and defense. Tinsley would be the center and would provide rebounding and defense.
This team would be very balanced and would be able to compete with any team in the country.

What was the best Cyclone football team of all time?​

The best Cyclone football team of all time was the 2020 Cyclones, who finished the season with a 9-3 record, a 7-2 record in the Big 12, and a victory over Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl. The team was led by quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 3,182 yards and 28 touchdowns. The defense was also strong, allowing just 20.7 points per game. The 2020 Cyclones were a complete team that was able to win games in a variety of ways. They were one of the most successful teams in Iowa State history and they will be remembered as one of the best.


If you could have any Iowa State Cyclone football coach of all time, which one would you take?​

If I could have any Iowa State Cyclone football coach of all time, I would take Earle Bruce. Bruce coached the Cyclones from 1973 to 1978 and compiled a record of 68-32-0. He led the Cyclones to their first bowl game in 1978, a victory over Oregon in the Liberty Bowl. Bruce was a great recruiter and he was able to bring in some of the best players in Iowa State history. He was also a great motivator and he was able to get the most out of his players.

Bruce was a successful coach at other schools as well. He coached at Ohio State from 1981 to 1987 and compiled a record of 111-43-4. He led the Buckeyes to their first national championship in 1984. Bruce was also the head coach at Colorado State from 1990 to 1994 and compiled a record of 38-35-1.

Bruce is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted in 1995. He is one of the best coaches in Iowa State history and he would be a great addition to the Cyclones' coaching staff.

Who is on the Mt. Rushmore of Iowa State University Athletics?​

If I were to create a Mt. Rushmore of Iowa State University Athletics, I would include the following four people:
  • Cy Young (Baseball): Young was a star pitcher for the Cyclones from 1907 to 1911. He was a two-time All-American and he led the Cyclones to the College World Series in 1909. Young went on to have a Hall of Fame career in Major League Baseball. He won 511 games, which is the most in MLB history.
  • Jack Trice (Football): Trice was a star running back for the Cyclones from 1923 to 1924. He was the first African American to play football at Iowa State. Trice died in 1924 after suffering a broken neck in a game against Oklahoma. Trice Field, the home of the Cyclones football team, is named in his honor.
  • Harvey Schmidt (Basketball): Schmidt was a star player for the Cyclones from 1955 to 1957. He was a two-time All-American and he led the Cyclones to the NCAA Tournament in 1956. Schmidt went on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NBA. He was a seven-time All-Star and he won the NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1965.
  • Dawn Harper Nelson (Track and Field): Harper Nelson was a star hurdler for the Cyclones from 1998 to 2001. She was a three-time All-American and she won the NCAA championship in the 100-meter hurdles in 2000. Harper Nelson went on to have a successful career in the Olympics. She won gold medals in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.
These four people are all legends in Iowa State athletics. They have all achieved great success at the collegiate and professional levels. They are all great role models for Cyclones fans and they represent the best of what Iowa State athletics has to offer.
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***RELEASE: Soares picked #4 in WNBA Draft***

BillSeals
Iowa State Media Relations

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior forward/center Stephanie Soares became the 15th player in school history to be selected in the WNBA Draft on Monday evening when she was chosen by the Washington Mystics with the No. 4 pick. Moments later, Soares was traded to the Dallas Wings.

Soares is the highest draft pick in school history, with the previous high being Alison Lacey with the 10th pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft. She joins Lacey as the second first-round pick in school history.

Soares played just one season at Iowa State and it was cut short due to a knee injury suffered at Oklahoma on Jan. 8. She came to the Cyclones after a standout career at NAIA The Master’s University.

Despite playing just 13 games with the Cyclones, the Sao Paulo, Brazil, native, made an immediate impact for ISU. She averaged 14.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game for the Cyclones, reaching double figures in 11 contests and recording eight double-doubles.

Her season-high of 23 points came in wins against UNI and Michigan State. Soares pulled down 20 rebounds against West Virginia, recording the sixth 20-rebound game in school history.

Prior to transferring to Iowa State, Soares was a two-time NAIA Division I Player of the Year.

Soares was the first Big 12 player selected in the draft.

Iowa State WNBA Draft Picks
2023-Stephanie SoaresWashington, 1st round (4)
2019- Bridget Carleton
Connecticut, 2nd round (21)
2015-Nikki Moody
San Antonio, 3rd round (33)
2013-Chelsea Poppens
Seattle, 2nd round (18)
2013-Anna Prins
Connecticut, 2nd round (23)
2011-Kelsey Bolte
Atlanta, 3rd round (32)
2010-Alison Lacey
Seattle, 1st round (10)
2007-Lyndsey Medders
Indiana, 2nd round (22)
2005-Anne O'Neil
Sacramento, 3rd round (30)
2003- Lindsey Wilson
Connecticut, 3rd roundd (34)
2002-Angie Welle
Cleveland, 2nd round (31)
2002-Tracy Gahan
New York, 3rd round (46)
2001-Megan Taylor
Minnesota, 4th round (55)
2000-Desirée Francis
New York, 2nd round (29)
2000-Stacy Frese
Utah, 3rd round (35)
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Angel Reese Not Happy About Iowa Invite to White House!

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/04/sport/angel-reese-jill-biden-white-house-invite-spt-intl/index.html

Opps, it's not traditional to invite the runner-up to the White House along with the champions. Angel Reese minced no words in rejecting that idea, LOL. I bet that if that actually came to fruition that some chapped-butt Hacks would take credit for a "co-championship", LMAO, LMAO!!!!

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