AP Top 25 voters know preseason ballot is an educated-guessing game ERIC OLSON Associated Press Aug 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023 Updated Feb 13, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s not easy picking a preseason Top 25. Take it from voters in The Associated Press poll.kAm&?=:<6 E96 C68F=2C D62D@?[ H96? E96 A2?6= @7 eb HC:E6CD 2?5 3C@2542DE6CD 7C@> 2C@F?5 E96 4@F?ECJ ;F586 E62>D @? H66<\E@\H66< A6C7@C>2?46D 2?5 3@5:6D @7 H@C<[ E96 AC6D62D@? A@== E92E H:== 36 C6=62D65 |@?52J 2E ?@@? t2DE6C? :D 32D65 @? 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Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard addresses women's basketball transfers, Bill Fennelly's future Jamie Pollard is breaking his silence on the transfers out of ISU's women's basketball team and coach Bill Fennelly's future.
What Iowa State's Milan Momcilovic said about future after Tennessee game Retaining Milan Momcilovic would be huge for Iowa State. He was one of two players to start and play in all 37 games this season.
What Iowa State star Addy Brown said in transfer portal announcement Brown is one of the most versatile players in the country. She averaged 11.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists this season.
Iowa State's three key freshmen say they're returning. What it means for next season Some players look for reasons to leave. Killyan Toure is looking for reasons to return to Iowa State next season.
Report: Iowa native Cyclone Aili Tanke planning on entering transfer portal Aili Tanke's minutes and role decreased this season. She didn't start any games for Iowa State and played in just 12.
