New school commitments by Transfers - 2025

[nwhoopfan]

Can we confirm where she's actually from? I've seen I think 3 different answers in this thread.

Okay, according to the internets born in Kansas City, Missouri, but high school was La Jolla Country Day which I'm pretty sure is in California.

 

[Vowelguy]

Can we confirm where she's actually from? I've seen I think 3 different answers in this thread.

Okay, according to the internets born in Kansas City, Missouri, but high school was La Jolla Country Day which I'm pretty sure is in California.

I thought Lay Jawla was next town over from Poplar Bluff, MO ?

 

[ISUnorth]

Can we confirm where she's actually from? I've seen I think 3 different answers in this thread.

Okay, according to the internets born in Kansas City, Missouri, but high school was La Jolla Country Day which I'm pretty sure is in California.

KC gal who moved to LA (senior year?) in HS. Being a KC gal she certainly knows the Big 12 and what's going on there and at ISU. Good get for my team.

 

[Dillon77]

KC gal who moved to LA (senior year?) in HS. Being a KC gal she certainly knows the Big 12 and what's going on there and at ISU. Good get for my team.

It was a good get. At one point, Niele Ivey was interested in Williams and KK Arnold, but Williams moved to LA and then committed to UCLA, before switching to Arizona (I think the commitment of Kiki Rice at UCLA had a lot to do with that). Arnold, of course, went to Conn, but I think Ivey was happy when she and Hannah Hidalgo got together.

Congrats on the signing...like Hidalgo and Arnold, she can add some zip to the attack.

 

[ISUnorth]

It was a good get. At one point, Niele Ivey was interested in Williams and KK Arnold, but Williams moved to LA and then committed to UCLA, before switching to Arizona (I think the commitment of Kiki Rice at UCLA had a lot to do with that). Arnold, of course, went to Conn, but I think Ivey was happy when she and Hannah Hidalgo got together.

Congrats on the signing...like Hidalgo and Arnold, she can add some zip to the attack.

Thing about that is that it will be a bit hamstrung by Crooks and Brown. Crooks is obviously pretty slow but Brown isn't very fleet afoot either. Will be interesting how a player with quickness fits into a system completely unaccustomed to it. At least she should be able to stay in front of opposing guards on defense, something we really struggled with, and nobody on the team could take anyone off the dribble.

 

[YoDore]

No shocker here. She's an Indiana girl. I was surprised about her choice of Alabama. Of course, some of that was personal bias because she also had a Vandy offer. Good player but not sure how much of that giant whole on the Indiana roster she will fill. Certainly won't hurt.

 

[cancontent]

I followed Kentucky this year. Silva really developed over the course of the season, and played well in SEC and NCAA tourneys, especially when Strack was in foul trouble.

I was surprised this move happened. Now at TCU assuming Prince not back, she will get a chance to be #1 big pairing with Miles.

Also she got a little pocket money, we guess.

Maybe, maybe not as she is an international student. Some schools have figured out ways to provide compensation without violating a student's visa status but not all.

 

[cancontent]

Correct me if I'm confusing her with someone else -- From D.C.; committed to UCLA; de-committed and signed with Arizona. And, now headed to Ames, IA ? Strange.

And she chose ISU over Iowa. Will be interesting to see how she fits in with Fennelly's system.

 

[Dillon77]

No shocker here. She's an Indiana girl. I was surprised about her choice of Alabama. Of course, some of that was personal bias because she also had a Vandy offer. Good player but not sure how much of that giant whole on the Indiana roster she will fill. Certainly won't hurt.

At this point, Teri Moren could use a player like this....a local kid who had a solid HS and AAU career.
Always wondered about the Alabama choice, primarily because she had some seasoned players in front of her.
Hope it works out. Like you, my alma mater was once checking Spreen out, but the mutual interest waned.
(That said, ND could use just about any good news now.)

 

[packwrap]

Correct me if I'm confusing her with someone else -- From D.C.; committed to UCLA; de-committed and signed with Arizona. And, now headed to Ames, IA ? Strange.

From DMV, wanted to visit the wild west.

 

[packwrap]

Maybe, maybe not as she is an international student. Some schools have figured out ways to provide compensation without violating a student's visa status but not all.

The 'secret' on an International is that they can be paid in their home country for NIL work that takes place in their home country.

So imagine say LSU participates in a college fair in Australia, and Last Tear Poa appears on video and print materials for the LSU booth, and even shows up to sign autographs, meet & greet etc. The booster program could legally pay her for this service.

 

[cancontent]

The 'secret' on an International is that they can be paid in their home country for NIL work that takes place in their home country.

So imagine say LSU participates in a college fair in Australia, and Last Tear Poa appears on video and print materials for the LSU booth, and even shows up to sign autographs, meet & greet etc. The booster program could legally pay her for this service.

Yes and no. I've heard through some friends with kids in the NCAA it's getting a bit easier but it still isn't an exact science.

 

[Jibariqua]

From DMV, wanted to visit the wild west.

Not from the DMV. Maybe your thinking of Jada Walker? Also not from the DMV but did got to New Hope Academy.

 

[packwrap]

Yes and no. I've heard through some friends with kids in the NCAA it's getting a bit easier but it still isn't an exact science.

True, if you are a cynic like me, but the rare positive cynic,

... boosters can also make the desired payment to an International...and then just attach the 'out of country' NIL contract as the supporting documentation.

If goal is simply to allow a payment, an International trip and work never really have to happen.

This is why NIL is so hard to regulate and supervise; the proposed NIL clearing house will have difficulty determining what the correct market value is for NIL services, as they can legitimately be all over the place...and to check if contracted services are ever actually rendered.

 

[Vowelguy]

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Purdue WBB transfer Jordyn Poole (5-7 FR point guard, Fort Wayne, IN) has announced her commitment to Dayton

 

[cancontent]

 

[Sifaka]

Yeah, I think she's legit good and will thrive with more playing time. Better than her stats. But I was wondering if there has been any movement or changes with nil for international students. Like is she or Garzon really not going to get paid but Olivia Miles will make 700 thousand. Doesn't make much sense.

Student visas don't allow for employment. That said, where there's a will there's a way. What if…he said, hypothetically, she were contracted to shoot commercials for a sports footwear company while back home em Portugal for the summer?
No U.S.A. employment involved in getting photographed or filmed wearing a certain firm's gear while walking around in beautiful Lisboa.

 

[cancontent]

Student visas don't allow for employment. That said, where there's a will there's a way. What if…he said, hypothetically, she were contracted to shoot commercials for a sports footwear company while back home em Portugal for the summer?
No U.S.A. employment involved in getting photographed or filmed wearing a certain firm's gear while walking around in beautiful Lisboa.

The example you've provided is allowed. This is a common practice. I remember when Aaliyah Edwards and Zach Edey of Purdue had their homecoming games, they were able to sell merchandise at the events.

FYI - Garzon is from Israel, not Portugal.

 

[Sifaka]

FYI - Garzon is from Israel, not Portugal.

“ Like is she or Garzon really not going to get paid but Olivia Miles will make 700 thousand. Doesn't make much sense.”

The “she” jdote33 mentioned is Clara Silva, from Portugal. My comment could apply to either. Just change the city and country name.

 

[cancontent]

 

[triaddukefan]

Why anyone would be seen in public with those colors on, well it's beyond me. Kids I tell ya.

 

[cancontent]

Interesting move from North Dakota's program to Baylor. Don't know much about her as she's from British Columbia. What I do recall was that she had potential, but couldn't crack the Canada Basketball rosters for FIBA competition.

 

[Dillon77]

Another intra-ACC transfer....

 

[WBBTakeover]

Another intra-ACC transfer....

No surprise here (about her staying in the conference). I predicted earlier this season that Hinds and perhaps her teammate would bolt Wake and end up playing for other ACC teams. Let's see if Cowles (who just hopped in the portal) does so as well.

 

[YoDore]