Offseason 2026

[mbenecke]

Wanted to establish a thread to throw news into that we could keep running during the offseason, especially since it seems like it might be an eventful one for us.

After Paige Kohler entered the portal the other day, Johnea Donahue also is hitting the portal today.

[BigGibber]

So as it stands right now:

Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Jaedyn Cook – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Taya Ellis - 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Lauren Gerkin – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Laila Harrison – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Ky’Aira Miller – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sofia Moschen – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sophie Alexander – Incoming Freshman
Mar Segura - Incoming Freshman
Kayla Stidham - Incoming Freshman

[bghkyfan74]

So as it stands right now:

Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Jaedyn Cook – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Taya Ellis - 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Lauren Gerkin – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Laila Harrison – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Ky’Aira Miller – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sofia Moschen – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sophie Alexander – Incoming Freshman
Mar Segura - Incoming Freshman
Kayla Stidham - Incoming Freshman

Figured Donahoe would. Moschen gone Miller gone Harrison gone Ellis probably Cook probably Fits probably.

We will c a complete new roster of women next year

[BGFalconfromCincy]

Kent State lost their head coach to Arizona, where he will be associate head coach to former Buffalo HC Becky Burke.

They have promoted Fran Recchia to head coach

https://whoopdirt.com/recchia-named-hea ... ent-state/

[fredthefalcon]

BG got a '26 commitment from their 3rd foreign player. 6'2" PF Aurelie Vanderstraeten from Belgium. In 2025 she played on the Belgium U18 national team averaging about 18 minutes a game. Might be a record for the longest name in BG history.

[threestooges]

I think she was here on a visit for the NIU game. The longest name since Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick

[Siborg]

Can foreign players participate in NIL?

[fredthefalcon]

I think she was here on a visit for the NIU game. The longest name since Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick

I don't count hyphenated names. That's my rules and I'm sticking to it.

[threestooges]

So as it stands right now:

Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Jaedyn Cook – 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Taya Ellis - 1 Year of eligibility remaining
Lauren Gerkin – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Laila Harrison – 2 Years of eligibility remaining
Ky’Aira Miller – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sofia Moschen – 3 Years of eligibility remaining
Sophie Alexander – Incoming Freshman
Mar Segura - Incoming Freshman
Kayla Stidham - Incoming Freshman

Harrison announced she is entering the portal. The new list...
Bland-Fitzpatrick
Cook
Ellis
Gerken
Miller
Moschen
Alexander
Segura
Stidham
Vanderstraeten

[fredthefalcon]

Can foreign players participate in NIL?

Here's what AI says regarding NIL and foreign athletes:

Visa Restrictions: F-1 visa regulations classify most NIL activities (like social media endorsements) as "work," which is illegal without authorized employment.

Passive Income Exception: International students may receive passive income, such as licensing fees from selling merchandise or royalties, provided they are not actively promoting or performing services.

Overseas Work: NIL deals can be executed while the athlete is outside the U.S. or during international team trips, as seen with some high-profile basketball players.

Risks: Engaging in NIL activity while in the U.S. risks violating visa status, potentially leading to deportation or re-entry issues.

[Siborg]

Can foreign players participate in NIL?

Here's what AI says regarding NIL and foreign athletes:

Visa Restrictions: F-1 visa regulations classify most NIL activities (like social media endorsements) as "work," which is illegal without authorized employment.

Passive Income Exception: International students may receive passive income, such as licensing fees from selling merchandise or royalties, provided they are not actively promoting or performing services.

Overseas Work: NIL deals can be executed while the athlete is outside the U.S. or during international team trips, as seen with some high-profile basketball players.

Risks: Engaging in NIL activity while in the U.S. risks violating visa status, potentially leading to deportation or re-entry issues.

I ask because maybe attracting foreign players is more desirable now that NIL is so impactful. Foreign players might not leave as quickly as domestic.

[Flipper]

If they get injured will we be able to get the parts?

[mbenecke]

If they get injured will we be able to get the parts?

This is such a good joke.

[Falconfreak90]

Coach Chmiel's seat is getting very warm...4th year of a 5 year deal next season. Now or never for him...

[Tricky_Falcon]

Coach Chmiel's seat is getting very warm...4th year of a 5 year deal next season. Now or never for him...

I had high hopes for him but it's starting to look like never for him.