Maggie transfer portal

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Iowa State basketball player Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw enters transfer portal

Iowa State guard Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw, who played in 94 games over the last four seasons, is looking for a new team.

www.desmoinesregister.com

 

[Cyinthenorth]

What why?

 

[cyclone13]

I think we all can see that the injury affected her performance and development. It would be a different story if she wasn’t injured. Too bad but all the best to her!

 

[acoustimac]

Many times this is more of an academic decision than just basketball. Be interesting to see what grad degree she is pursuing. Wish her all the best. She was another player that bleeds cardinal and gold.

 

[dafarmer]

Hopefully a change of scenery revitalizes her basketball game, Best of luck and thank you for your time as a Cyclone.

 

[OnlyCyclones]

Will always be a Cyclone. Go get ’em Maggie!

 

[67CY]

Sorry to see Maggie go, especially since she has always been a true Cyclone, but totally understand.
It didn’t seem to me that she got a fair shake this year.
I hope has a great season next year (probably makes the winning basket if she plays against us) Has there been any statements from Bill?

 

[Clonefan32]

Sorry to see Maggie go, especially since she has always been a true Cyclone, but totally understand.
It didn’t seem to me that she got a fair shake this year.
I hope has a great season next year and makes the winning basket if she plays against us next year. Has there been any statements from Bill?

This is spot on and I totally agree. Awesome teammate and someone who loved Iowa State. Unfortunately just wound up not one of Bill’s chosen few.

 

[mred]

I'm guessing this is similar to Maddie Wise (and I presume Morgan Kane, unless she decides she's done playing). We knew she was done at ISU, so the only question was whether she was completely done or wanted to use her remaining year somewhere else.

 

[cyclone13]

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This is spot on and I totally agree. Awesome teammate and someone who loved Iowa State. Unfortunately just wound up not one of Bill’s chosen few.

I think it’s more down to her injuries and even BF said she was under limited minutes this past season. Hard to find your groove if you only play limited minutes. I don’t think we can blame BF for her situation

 

[theshadow]

It was no secret that this was going to be her last season in Ames. Bill talked about it on the coaches' show a month or so ago. She went through Senior Day activities. So, she'll follow the Wise/Frederick route -- leave with a degree and try to play ball somewhere for a year.

Not the scandal that so many people want it to be.

 

[joyisuful]

Agree, she will find somewhere smaller like Frederick did. I think Frederick had a real good year at some small school in Florida this year. Why wouldn't someone if they still loved basketball and could get another year of school paid for or partially paid for?

It was no secret that this was going to be her last season in Ames. Bill talked about it on the coaches' show a month or so ago. She went through Senior Day activities. So, she'll follow the Wise/Frederick route -- leave with a degree and try to play ball somewhere for a year.

Not the scandal that so many people want it to be.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

I'm guessing this is similar to Maddie Wise (and I presume Morgan Kane, unless she decides she's done playing). We knew she was done at ISU, so the only question was whether she was completely done or wanted to use her remaining year somewhere else.

to be fair, Maddie Wise had family health issues and it made sense for her to return home.....

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Agree, she will find somewhere smaller like Frederick did. I think Frederick had a real good year at some small school in Florida this year. Why wouldn't someone if they still loved basketball and could get another year of school paid for or partially paid for?

Fred averaged almost 20ppg for Nova Southeastern (DII) this year and she led them to the NCAA tourney

 

[cyclone13]

to be fair, Maddie Wise had family health issues and it made sense for her to return home.....

Also Maddie had some migraine issues that forced her to miss 2 months in her junior season.

 

[ISUTex]

What why?

She switched schools in high school before her senior year, so not a shocker. Nothing against her. Good luck to her.

 

[8bitnes]

She switched schools in high school before her senior year, so not a shocker. Nothing against her. Good luck to her.

Indianola to SEP if I remember correctly, right?

 

[ISUTex]

Indianola to SEP if I remember correctly, right?

I think. No idea what the story was.

 

[AuH2O]

This is spot on and I totally agree. Awesome teammate and someone who loved Iowa State. Unfortunately just wound up not one of Bill’s chosen few.

Not sure whose mins she was going to take, especially with the injuries.

 

[Gonzo]

Indianola to SEP if I remember correctly, right?

Yes. She played with Grace Berg (Drake) at Indianola before transferring to SEP after Berg graduated. I could see her landing at Drake where they would play together for their final year.