Alright, so listen up, y’all. We’re gonna talk about this Iowa women’s basketball team, yeah? They got this thing called a “transfer portal,” sounds fancy, huh? Like a magical door or somethin’. But it ain’t magic, it’s just girls movin’ from one team to another, like switchin’ tables at a church potluck.
So, this “HawkeyeReport” thingamajig, they say this portal stuff is heatin’ up. Means things are gettin’ busy, I reckon. Girls lookin’ for new places to play ball, teams lookin’ for new girls to score points. It’s like tradin’ chickens at the market, only with basketball players instead of cluckers.
Now, they lost this Caitlin Clark girl, everyone’s talkin’ ’bout her. Heard she was a real firecracker, but she’s gone now. Moved on, like my kids when they finally left the nest. So, Iowa’s gotta find someone new, someone to fill her shoes, so to speak. Big shoes, from what I hear.
And guess what? They went and got this Lucy Olsen girl. Sounds like a strong name, like she could chop wood. She used to play for Villanova, wherever that is. Sounds fancy too. Anyway, she’s supposed to be good, real good at scorin’ points. That’s what they need, ain’t it? Someone to put the ball in the hoop. It ain’t rocket science, it’s basketball.
Folks are sayin’ Iowa was “heavily in the mix” for her. Sounds like they really wanted her, like a dog wants a bone. And they got her! Announced it all official-like. Now everyone’s happy, or at least that’s what they’re sayin’ on the radio.
- So, this transfer portal thing, it’s a big deal.
- Iowa lost a good player, but they got a new one.
- Lucy Olsen, that’s the name to remember.
This “On3 Transfer Portal” thing, it’s like a list, a big ol’ list of all the girls movin’ around. Keeps track of who’s goin’ where. Probably some young whippersnapper with a computer does it all. Back in my day, we just knew who played where by watchin’ ’em play. No fancy lists needed.
They say Iowa’s “prepared for life without Caitlin Clark.” Well, I should hope so! Life goes on, don’t it? You lose a hen, you get another one. You lose a basketball player, you get another one. That’s just how it is.
This Karl Rasmussen fella, whoever he is, he’s writin’ about it too. Seems like everyone’s got somethin’ to say about this Iowa team. Guess that means they’re important, like a big ol’ pumpkin at the county fair. Everyone wants to take a look.
Now, I don’t know much about basketball, to be honest. But I know about workin’ hard and gettin’ things done. And these girls, they work hard. Runnin’ up and down that court, throwin’ that ball around. It’s tiring just watchin’ ’em sometimes.
And this Leshon Williams? Don’t know if that’s a girl or a boy, names are confusing these days. But their name popped up too, so I guess they’re part of it all. Maybe they’re cheerin’ the girls on, or maybe they’re just watchin’, like the rest of us.
So, that’s the lowdown, as far as I can tell. Iowa women’s basketball, transfer portal, Lucy Olsen. It’s all a bit much for an old gal like me, but I reckon it’s important to someone. And hey, if those girls are happy and playin’ good ball, then that’s all that matters, right?
Just hope they remember to eat their vegetables and get enough sleep. Can’t play good basketball if you’re tired and hungry, that’s for sure. And maybe they should come over for some good home cookin’ sometime. I bet they’d like my apple pie.
Tags: [Iowa Hawkeyes, Transfer Portal, Lucy Olsen, Women’s Basketball, College Basketball, NCAA, Roster, HawkeyeReport, University of Iowa, Villanova]
