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Emilija Dakic joins Iowa State after season with Florida Gators

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Emilija Dakic joins Iowa State after season with Florida Gators

Summary

Emilija Dakic transfers to Iowa State from the Florida Gators ahead of the upcoming season. Hailing from Melbourne, Dakic had a limited role at Florida, averaging 7-15 minutes per game. She brings international experience from the 2024 Australian U-18 team that won the Asia Cup gold medal. Her familiarity with teammates Sienna Harvey and Gift Ezikiel may aid her integration into the Cyclones' roster. Coach Bill Fennelly's plans for player minutes remain unclear until the season starts, indicating that Dakic could play a significant role in the team's fast-paced style of play.

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Key Details

•Emilija Dakic transfers to Iowa State from Florida Gators.
•Averaged 7-15 minutes per game during her time at Florida.
•Played for the Australian U-18 team that won the Asia Cup.
•Familiarity with current players may aid her transition.
•Iowa State's coach is yet to finalize player rotations.

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What they're saying

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Emilija Dakic arrives in Ames after spending the previous season with the Florida Gators. Originally from the city of Melbourne, Dakic played a bench role for a Gator squad that finished the season 5-11 in conference play, but does have international experience playing for the 2024 Australian U-18 team that won the Asia Cup gold […]
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