The Iowa State roster took a serious hit on Friday when star guard Lexi Donnarski entered the transfer portal. Donnarski did not provide an update on social media explaining her decision, but a team spokesperson confirmed the news to KCCI. The three-year starter from Wisconsin has been a big reason for the team’s success, averaging 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game on her. Professional life. Started all 95 games she’s played in. At the time, the 6-foot guard was a McDonald’s All-American in high school and was one of the best players in the conference, winning 12th Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. She’s set to be even better. Leading scorer on a team that won the Big 12 Championship. Coach Bill Fennelly has been hit hard this week by the transfer portal. Backups Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw and Maggie Vick announced they were leaving ISU, as did Morgan Kane. The NCAA also refused to grant the team a waiver that would have allowed superstar Stephanie Soares to play another season. The team must also adjust to the graduation of Ashley Jones, the all-time leading scorer in ISU history.
The Iowa State roster took a serious hit on Friday when star guard Lexi Donnarski entered the transfer portal. Donnarsky did not provide any update on social media explaining her decision, but a spokesperson for the team confirmed the news to the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The three-year starter from Wisconsin was a big reason for the team’s success, as she averaged 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game over her career. I’ve started all 95 games I’ve played in that time.
The 6-foot-tall protector was a McDonald’s All-American in high school and was one of the best players in the conference, winning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022. She is set to be the leading returning scorer from a team that won the Big 12 championship.
Manager Bill Finlay has been hit hard by the transfer window this week. Backups Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw and Maggie Vick announced they were leaving ISU, as did Morgan Kane. The NCAA also refused to grant the team a waiver that would have allowed superstar Stephanie Soares to play another season. The team must also adjust to the graduation of Ashley Jones, the all-time leading scorer in ISU history.
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