I'm scratching my head here, too, in that La Chapell was someone Megan Duffy pursued for quite some time in recruiting...and moved into the starting line-up. Aware that Lee Volker transferred from Duke and she's another big guard/wing. Still, there was lots of playing time to be had. Maybe there's something personal going on that is driving this; otherwise, she's going to have to sit out a year.
My thoughts exactly.
Here's the thing. The "deadline" for first-time transfers to enter the portal and receive automatic immediate eligibility was May 11. My belief has been that this "deadline" was implemented to limit (drastically) the number of waiver requests which would need to be submitted and then reviewed by NCAA employees; they probably could reduce their work staff (and same employee wages) based on less waiver requests to review.
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Couldn't read artcile as it's subscription-only. But, the title states "Transfer again and play right away?". That is not about first-time transfers like Alisa Williams.She has the meet the following criteria, summarized per this article from the Athletic.
"Now, a waiver request must meet one of three criteria: mental health, exigent circumstances outside the student’s control (such as “physical or sexual assault or discrimination based on a protected class”) or assertions involving diagnosed education-impacting disabilities."
Transfer again and play right away? NCAA says no, but coaches are wary of enforcement
If the NCAA doesn’t take a firm stance on transfer rules, "they may as well just close the doors in Indy."
Which of those does she meet to qualify in your opinion?
I've had a different interpretation of the rule.
Exactly. The window is to get potential transfers to make their decisions quickly. And, for the NCAA to avoid reviewing as many waiver requests as possible which I'm sure requires (paid) resources.
I get that perspective but it still seems counter productive. It's a dangerous loophole to have because players will figure it out (if they haven't already) and manipulate the hell out of it.
I’m not sure how declaring late for the portal gives players an advantage. Most teams have already kicked the tires on transfers and signed up the ones they targeted. I would think that declaring late severely limits a player’s options.
Understood however knowing there aren't repercussions for submitting their name before the deadline removes any impact of having the rule in the first place. My understanding of the transfer window was to ensure that a player can play right away if it's their first time going into the portal.
Interesting choice for a potential landing spot. Trying to envision how she'd fit into their style of play based on the current roster make up. Don't know enough about her game but if they see her taking over Diew's role, as this is her last season, then I get it.
She is more of a wing player but because LSU was desperate for depth in the post this past season they converted her into a post (back to the back) which is not something she does particularly well tbh.... But she is 6'2. Iowa St probably could use more size anyways... not sure honestly how that would work with the way their style of play works with lots of 3 point shooting.
Thanks for the insight. Diew has been used as both a post and wing however I think her strength is when she plays the wing position. We'll see what pans out.
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