The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team has a ton of roster spots that need to be filled this offseason. There was a mass exodus from the program after the team lost in the Round of 64 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament to the Syracuse Orange. Only three players are returning from this past season’s roster: Arianna Jackson , Evangelina Paulk and Freya Jensen. Head coach Bill Fennelly needs to replace virtually his entire depth chart, so securing commitments from any players at this point in time in the transfer portal is a win. And the most recent news is good for the state of the team’s backcourt. Ashleigh Connor , who entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the La Salle Explorers, has committed to the Cyclones, according to Talia Goodman of On3. Iowa State secures commitment from Ashleigh Connor Iowa State Cyclones' women's basketball head coach Bill Fennelly write in a board before Iowa State and Oklahoma State women basketball at Hilton Coliseum on February. 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.…