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[QUOTE="Capt. Tuttle, post: 5739374, member: 191"]
Wow!! What the heck?  Aren't they a perennial power?

A quick Google stated: 
Iowa State women's basketball is experiencing a mass exodus of over 10 players—including stars Audi Crooks, Addy Brown, and Jada Williams—due to the modern, chaotic state of the transfer portal, seeking NIL opportunities, and frustration over failing to advance in the NCAA tournament. Coach Bill Fennelly is facing intense scrutiny following a 14-0 start that collapsed to a first-round tournament exit, leading many to seek new opportunities elsewhere.

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[*][B]The Transfer Portal Environment:[/B] Athletics Director Jamie Pollard termed it a "byproduct of the industry," noting players are transferring for more playing time, to be closer to home, or to maximize Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) revenue.
[*][B]Performance Disappointment:[/B] Despite early season success, the team struggled late and suffered a disappointing first-round loss to Syracuse.
[*][B]Star Departures:[/B] Key contributors like All-American center Audi Crooks, along with Addy Brown and Jada Williams, have left, dismantling the core of the 2025-26 squad.
[*][B]Internal Dissatisfaction:[/B] Reports suggest potential underlying issues within the program, with some fans and observers calling for changes and expressing that players were not happy with the team's trajectory.

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