COVID-19’s hand in the recruiting world forced coaches out of their normal routines. For those in the 2021 class, the summer was supposed to showcase their skill before heading into their final season of high school ball. She plays the game with a joy that is infectious. “They don’t know if they should put their kids out there. Inside a near-empty Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where more than 13,000 fans had just been, Affolter's decision led to excited screams from Iowa's staff. It’s a different challenge, one that isn’t exactly ideal, but Iowa finds ways to work around the limitations. Sydney Affolter, a 5-foot-11 wing from Marist High School in Chicago, committed to the Hawkeyes not long after Iowa's 74-57 win over Michigan State and Megan Gustafson's jersey retirement. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com Instead of flying across the country and staying in hotels, the Hawkeye coaches can sleep in the comfort of their home and watch games online. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. Affolter received an offer from Iowa last summer and visited Iowa City in October before returning this past weekend. Hawkeye Fan Shop — A Black & Gold Store | Hawk Talk Monthly — November | 24 Hawkeyes to Watch 2019-20 | Wallpaper — November | Tickets, IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder announced the 2020-21 signing class on Thursday with Caitlin Clark, Sharon Goodman, Lauren Jensen, and Shateah Wetering signing National Letters of Intent, ranking the Hawkeyes’ recruiting class No. But work isn’t finished by any means for the Hawkeye coaching staff. ", Sydnye Affolter is Lisa Bluder's second 2021 commit. While they are a tremendously talented group, they are even better people. Many of those opportunities came via strong play on the AAU circuit, where Affolter runs with All-Iowa Attack alongside many of the state's best player. With that said, I am excited to announce that I have committed to play for Coach (Lisa) Bluder at the University of Iowa. But while live streaming tournaments may be easier on the logistical side of things, it’s tough to fully assess a player by a single camera shot. IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder announced the 2020-21 signing class on Thursday with Caitlin Clark, Sharon Goodman, Lauren Jensen, and Shateah Wetering signing National Letters of Intent, ranking the Hawkeyes’ recruiting class No. (Photo: Courtesy of Sydney Affolter). Luckily for Iowa, it’s 2021 class is relatively set. I would also like to thank Coach Connolly and my MHS teammates, along with my AAU teammates and coaches. Ediger, a 6-foot-2 forward from Michigan who committed to in June. Member of the National Honors Society and Presidential Honor Roll, Daughter of Brent Clark and Anne Nizzi-Clark. Her ability to score in a variety of ways makes her fun to watch.”  Shateah Wetering | 6-0 | ForwardMontezuma, Iowa (Montezuma) The Wetering File, Coach Bluder on Shateah Wetering…“Shateah is a forward that can run the floor and rebound with the best of them. The Hawkeye staff isn’t spread thin across the country. Veteran players come off the bench to help Iowa in 85-76 win. Hawkeyes will need help if Fredrick's injury is serious. “Since you’re not going to be able to see it, you have to seek out other people’s opinions and hope that they’re honest.”. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. In a typical offseason, she would have woken up at the crack of dawn and hurried to cram into a packed gym. She has the ability to score at will, while also being an uncanny passer in feeding her teammates the ball. There are plenty of games to watch and phone calls to make. Iowa will go somewhere warm after 9-3 season. Highly-touted Iowa women's basketball commit Caitlin Clark has always been confident, even before her high school days. Wetering has five siblings, including two brothers, Jevohn Miller and Jusiah Wetering, and three sisters, Shealynn Miller, Shanae Wetering, and Shiressa Wetering. She should have been in the gym watching the All Iowa Attack square off against the Illinois Midwest Elite on Thursday. You will need to register before adding a comment. Megan Gustafson describes the emotions in seeing her jersey retired. When one of the nation's top women's basketball recruits committed to Iowa earlier this week, coach Lisa Bluder had secured one of the top classes in the nation. Recorded 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists per game as a sophomore, helping team to a section championship, a runner-up finish in conference, and third at the state championship, Won conference championship as a freshman, adding seven points per game, Holds single-game and single-season school’s points records for a single game (47) and single season (812), Played seven years on North Tartan AAU team under Gerard Coury, Plans to major in Health and Human Physiology, Three-time all-conference, two-time Iowa Girls Coaches Association all-district and all-state, two-time Iowa Basketball Coaches Association all-region, Iowa Print Sports Writers Association all-state selection, and as a junior, was selected to the state basketball all-tournament team under head coach Janel Burgess, Averaged 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game as a junior, helping team advance to the 1A Final Four and win the South Iowa Cedar League (SICL) Championship.