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Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:42 pm
by 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.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:22 pm
by 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
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2026 5:49 pm
by bghkyfan74
BigGibber wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:22 pm
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
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2026 1:11 pm
by 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/
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 8:44 am
by 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.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 9:36 pm
by threestooges
I think she was here on a visit for the NIU game. The longest name since Joniyah Bland-Fitzpatrick
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 10:34 pm
by Siborg
Can foreign players participate in NIL?
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 11:05 pm
by fredthefalcon
threestooges wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2026 9:36 pm
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.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2026 12:22 am
by threestooges
BigGibber wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:22 pm
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
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:04 am
by fredthefalcon
Siborg wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2026 10:34 pm
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.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2026 8:33 pm
by Siborg
fredthefalcon wrote: ↑Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:04 am
Siborg wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2026 10:34 pm
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.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:22 am
by Flipper
If they get injured will we be able to get the parts?
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:31 am
by mbenecke
Flipper wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:22 am
If they get injured will we be able to get the parts?
This is such a good joke.
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:12 pm
by Falconfreak90
Coach Chmiel's seat is getting very warm...4th year of a 5 year deal next season. Now or never for him...
Re: Offseason 2026
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:26 pm
by Tricky_Falcon
Falconfreak90 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2026 1:12 pm
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.