[here4WBB]

My guess is this: Tara and Kate knew early on that Kiki was headed for a three year completion of her undergrad studies. If Kiki wanted to continue playing, she needed a graduate program that fit her plans. Maybe Stanford doesn't offer a program she wants - but the point being that the decision and planning process to play another year AND be in a graduate program has been in the works for some time. I'm hoping that Kiki was open about that with staff and they were able to help her make the best decision. Remembered that Tara actually had Cam consult with a school of business expert on decision making about her choice whether to stay or go pro.  Plus the timing of her announcement is discretely following the championship and Tara's news; the "no contact" on her portal indicates she's made a deal with a school and is not just shopping offers.

[here4WBB]

My guess is this: Tara and Kate knew early on that Kiki was headed for a three year completion of her undergrad studies. If Kiki wanted to continue playing, she needed a graduate program that fit her plans. Maybe Stanford doesn't offer a program she wants - but the point being that the decision and planning process to play another year AND be in a graduate program has been in the works for some time. I'm hoping that Kiki was open about that with staff and they were able to help her make the best decision. Remembered that Tara actually had Cam consult with a school of business expert on decision making about her choice whether to stay or go pro.  Plus the timing of her announcement is discretely following the championship and Tara's news; the "no contact" on her portal indicates she's made a deal with a school and is not just shopping offers.