What to watch when Iowa State women's basketball plays Grambling State

Iowa State women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly and his staff have been focusing on the shooting performance of their players during the offseason. Freshman guard Mya Babbitt has emerged as one of the top three-point shooters in practice, shooting a high percentage from beyond the arc. Babbitt, a 5-foot-8 guard, transferred to Iowa State from Kent State, where she set the single-season program record with 83 made three-pointers.

She noted that shooting is her No. 1 skillset. As Iowa State needs this skill after losing its top three scorers to other programs, Babbitt will be crucial in their regular season opener against Grambling State on November 2 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Iowa State has struggled to shoot effectively during practice and in a recent exhibition game, only managing 22.2% (4-of-18) from three.

Fennelly believes that Babbitt's shooting will be vital for the team to progress in the Big 12 Conference. The coach also mentioned the possibility of tighter rotations as the season progresses, with some players seeing reduced playing time. Freshman Emillija Dakic, who put up impressive numbers in the exhibition game, could also see more minutes against Grambling State.