Iowa State’s 5-11 guard with shot-making flashes and a high-upside recruiting pedigree
In the 2024-25 season, Aili Tanke played 32 games and made six starts for Iowa State, flashing real value as a perimeter threat with double-figure scoring games and a memorable debut featuring four 3-pointers. Her calling card is clear: size for a guard, confidence from deep, and the ability to give the Cyclones spacing and punch when she’s rolling. She arrived as Iowa’s highest-ranked ESPNw/HoopGurlz recruit at No. 98, which says a lot about her long-term ceiling. The fit is best for a team that can develop a tough, versatile guard who can grow into a bigger role.
