
Jess Smith
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Aug 15, 2026
Preseason Interview with UMKC Women's head coach Jess Smith
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Jess SmithGUEST
I think, you know, I have a lot of thoughts as you were talking, but I think the one thing that is consistent is that it's going to keep changing.

Jess SmithGUEST
So, like, with everything that you're seeing with the transfer portal and, you know, I mean, now you got players coming back potentially for a fifth year, like...

Jess SmithGUEST
It's kind of like hold on and you got to adapt and continue to recruit and just things are changing a lot.

Jess SmithGUEST
And so I think roster management has become an even bigger part of our job than it was, you know, five years ago, obviously, like everything's changed in the landscape.

Jess SmithGUEST
And, um, you know, we've lost a couple of kids over the last few years, um, that have gone to the transfer portal.
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21:06Thad BellHOST
Again, this year might be a little tough with a lot of new players, but I guess what is your prediction for how you guys will finish this year? Or do you do that?