North opens home slate with Ankeny Sep 4, 2008
North was victimized by 328 passing yards from University of Iowa basketball recruit Chanse Creekmur of Marshalltown. The Stars were outgained 486-287 in total yardage and two 80-yard scores accounted for more than half of North's total. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Names have changed, not the memories of 1991 (1) Aug 24, 2008
Lorenzen, named Miss Iowa Basketball at the end of the year, became a star at Wisconsin ... "I live in Des Moines now," said Barb Lorenzen, who is married to former Kennedy and Iowa basketball standout Al Lorenzen. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Angle set for final season Jul 4, 2008
Q: You have really been through the good and the bad in the last few years with Iowa Basketball. ANGLE: I think I have. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Davis feels healthy once again Jul 2, 2008
Q: Is Iowa Basketball becoming Minnesota south now with you, Tucker, and Brommer ... Q: You have been playing basketball in the state of Iowa for two years now at the junior college level and have probably heard how big Iowa Basketball is in the state. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
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The Sons of Norway had members dressed as trolls and the Northeast Iowa Basketball Association trailed a full-size basketball hoop for children in the crowd to take a shot or two as they passed by. A number of class reunion floats from classes of the '70s and '80s also dotted the parade route. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Soap star shoots movie -- and hoops -- in Orange City Jun 26, 2008
Coach Loren DeJong, right, of MOC-FV High School is being portrayed by Matthew Ashford, left, in "Winning Favor," a movie about Northwest Iowa basketball. Ashford, a native of Davenport, Iowa, starred for years as Jack Devereaux on "Days of Our Lives." He said he could return to "Days" sometime as his character is now in England. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Monarchs' Scherff wins in dramatic fashion May 17, 2008
"I missed the first month of the season with mononucleosis, so I missed a lot of conditioning.''The medley winner, Charles City in 3:30.87, got a 1:52 anchor from Isaac Wendland, who will try for his fourth straight 1,600 title today.Also contributing to Heelan's Friday showing was junior Brennan Cougill in the shot put. The 6-9, 265-pound University of Iowa basketball recruit unloaded a personal best heave of 51-3.25.In the 100-meter hurdles, Heelan's Tori Vondrak and Slone Masters of Storm... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Siouxland group to host Iowa's Ferentz, Bluder, Hansen May 14, 2008
Former Iowa basketball star Bobby Hansen will server as the master of ceremonies for the event. Hansen is a color commentator for Iowa basketball games. (Sioux City Journal)
Lickliter preaches ‘team ego’ concept May 8, 2008
Todd Lickliter said his philosophy of Iowa basketball could be compared to the meal prepared at the Elks Lodge meal Tuesday night for the Southwest Iowa I-Club event. A crowd of approximately 200 was served a buffet-style meal before a panel of speakers including Lickliter, former wrestling coach Dan Gable and others from the Hawkeye athletic staff in the ballroom. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Freeman to leave Iowa basketball team May 6, 2008
IOWA CITY (AP) Junior guard Tony Freeman is leaving the University of Iowa basketball team. Associate athletic director Fred Mims announced on Friday that Freeman had asked for and recieved permission to leave the Hawkeyes. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Former Hawkeye presents jersey to teen fighting cancer (1216) May 3, 2008
Former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player Mike Henderson, left, looks over Iowa Basketball cards with Derrick Galle on the couch before Henderson autographs his card Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Waterloo, Iowa. Derrick Galle a 14-year-old boy that is terminally ill and has now gone to an advanced stage of his illness that prevents him from going to school. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Miller: Iowa Coaches Draw Line in the Sand May 3, 2008
Tony Freeman has decided to leave the Iowa basketball program ... But I am confident in saying a line has been drawn, and there will not be any deviations from that course for the duration of the Todd Lickliter era of Iowa basketball. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Leman, McDonnell Earn Big Ten Medal of Honor At Scholar-Athlete Banquet May 2, 2008
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Leman, McDonnell Awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor At Scholar-Athlete Banquet Football, Soccer Stars Take Top Honor; Many Others Recognized at Annual Extravaganza. (Fightingillini.com)
Former Hawkeye Pierce sentenced to 30 days in jail Apr 22, 2008
ADEL (AP) Former Iowa basketball player Pierre Pierce was sentenced Friday to 30 days in jail for violating his probation while playing in an NBA summer league in Las Vegas. Pierce appeared in Dallas County District Court where he was found in contempt for violating his probation and ordered to begin serving the sentence immediately. (Charles City Press, IO)
Final Iowa Basketball Notes for 2008 Season Apr 19, 2008
It may have happened before 1920, but historical records of Iowa basketball do not show a game prior to Iowa's 56-51 loss to Drake (Dec ... IOWA PROGRAM REACHES 1,400 WINS The Iowa basketball program reached 1,400 wins (now at 1,451) with a 79-46 victory over Texas-San Antonio on Nov. 26, 2005. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeye Men Add Two Basketball Recruits Apr 17, 2008
Devan Bawinkel and Aaron Fuller join Iowa basketball program. Six recruits will join Coach Todd Lickliter's Hawkeye program for the 2008-09 season. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Four area boys in SW Iowa Basketball Classic Apr 1, 2008
COUNCIL BLUFFS -- This year's Iowa Western Community College Southwest Iowa Basketball Classic is set for Sunday, March 30, at Iowa Western's Kanesville Arena. The girls' game will be at 3 p.m., with the boys' game to follow. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Gary Barta on Hawkeye Athletics Mar 31, 2008
Here is the transcript of that 23 minute interview on several topics related to Iowa athletics, including the off the field incidents in football, Iowa wrestling and its return to glory, Iowa basketball and more. to read the rest of this story. (HawkeyeNation.com)
East's Larson, McCarthy make Academic All-State Mar 27, 2008
Seniors Dane Larson and Courtney McCarthy of Sioux City East have been named to the Iowa Basketball Coaches Assocation's Academic All-State Basketball Team. Larson, is one of 22 boys, statewide, on the squad. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Boley, Sloter honored Mar 20, 2008
Region Four team from the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. Megan Sloter was named to the Iowa Girls Coaches Association s Academic All-State Team. (Charles City Press, IO)
Remmerde is NAIA Division II player of year Mar 19, 2008
The former Miss Iowa Basketball, who led Rock Valley to the 2003 Class 1A state championship, had a total of six games of 40 or more points, including a school-record 51 points in an 84-76 Great Plains Athletic Conference win on Feb. 16 over Doane College. Remmerde scored a whopping 1,122 points as a senior while averaging 30. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Putz adds yet more honors to the list Mar 19, 2008
And last week, he was named the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association's Class 3A player of the year and the Globe Gazette's North Iowa player of the year for a second consecutive year. You don't get a Brett Putz to come around very often, Forest City coach Dan Rosacker said, but I can tell you as good of a player as he's been here, the thing I'm always going to remember about him is that his biggest goal wasn't breaking a record or getting named all-state or winning an honor, it was helping his... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Boys State Basketball Notes and Stats Mar 15, 2008
The area seniors were part of a 22-member squad chosen by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. The team has an average ACT composite of 29. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Kossuth Keepers Mar 15, 2008
Lipps was named third team all state by the Iowa Newspaper Association and third team all state by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. "Kirsten is one of the most improved players that I have ever coached from one season to the next," said Algona Coach Brad Sudol. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Proud moment for Diagonal’s state tournament star Mar 15, 2008
The scoring star of those teams, athletic 6-4 center Terry Anderson, was honored last weekend at the boys state tournament with induction into the Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame. Fittingly he was joined at center court by Bert Tassell of Lone Rock, widow of his high school coach, along with his children Sydnie, 7, and Seth, 6. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Bontrager keeps time Mar 15, 2008
As a volunteer timekeeper at University of Iowa basketball games, Bontrager said there are a lot of little details to be watched ... While working as an official, Bontrager met some people who knew about the need for alternate timekeepers at the University of Iowa basketball events. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Gorney's late free throws save Hawkeyes Mar 6, 2008
Standing at the line with 16 seconds to play, Seth Gorney didn t let the Iowa basketball team stumble across the finish line of a rugged regular season. Oblivious to the fact he had not attempted a foul shot in five games, the Hawkeye senior sank four straight free throws in the final seconds of a 67-62 victory at Northwestern. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Big recruiting weekend for Iowa Feb 29, 2008
Saturday will be a big day for the Iowa Basketball program. Not only will the Hawkeye hoops team be looking to pick up a much needed win against Illinois, but what goes on off the floor will be of equal importance. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Seniors hope for proper send-off Feb 28, 2008
Tonight, the two, who have been friends since the eighth grade, will close out their home Northern Iowa basketball careers together at the McLeod Center against Indiana State, along with seniors Eric Coleman and walk-on Joe Green. Josten and Viet have followed somewhat similar career paths. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
NCAA has no reason to grant Mallett waiver Feb 24, 2008
Waivers should be granted only in special circumstances, such as when former Iowa basketball player wanted to be near his dying father in Tennessee, or when the NCAA allowed Baylor basketball players to transfer without penalty when a scandal rocked their program a few years ago. This case doesn't fit that criterion. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
College basketball: Barz leaves UNI basketball program Feb 19, 2008
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No looking past Michigan for the Hawkeyes Feb 14, 2008
Having lost two straight games in conference play, the Iowa Basketball team looks to get back on the winning track on Thursday night against Michigan, a team that they have already defeated this year. Coach Todd Lickliter says he hopes there is no chance that the team will be over confident against Michigan after beating them earlier because they cannot afford to be. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Iowa Basketball Grab Bag Feb 11, 2008
Iowa Hawkeyes Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. Inside info on Hawkeye news, recruiting and insights on the Iowa Hawkeyes. (HawkeyeNation.com)
HR Audio: Gorney gets ready for Wisconsin Feb 5, 2008
It is pretty clear that the Iowa Basketball team is starting to figure things out with what Coach Lickliter wants from this team. Perhaps no player is figuring it out quicker than Seth Gorney, who has started to put together some impressive games. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Miller: The Passion Has Returned Jan 31, 2008
It was a familiar feeling, but one that I hadnt felt in nearly two years, but one that I had felt for the majority of my life as an Iowa Basketball fan. It was the feeling you get when the adrenaline is rolling through you as you are locked in to a college basketball game, living and dying with each possession. (HawkeyeNation.com)
The Jeff Horner Blog, Jan. 29 Jan 29, 2008
Jeff's Answer: I think the big thing about committing to Iowa at such an early age is that everyone is going to expect him to be the savior of Iowa Basketball. That is just way too much pressure to put on an 18-, 19-year-old kid. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Lewis Central senior rises from ‘B team’ to varsity stardom Jan 26, 2008
I really liked something Iowa basketball coach Todd Lickliter did last weekend, and it had nothing to do with coaching the sport. He pulled his team of the bus Saturday night in Ann Arbor and made them go back in and clean up the mess they d left behind in the locker room. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
No. 7 Hoosiers too much for Hawkeyes to handle, 65-43 Jan 25, 2008
Coaching in his home state of Indiana for the first time since taking over the Iowa basketball program, Lickliter couldn't stand to watch much of the Hawkeyes' 65-43 loss to the seventh-ranked Hoosiers. Between burying his head in his hands and frequently looking into the rafters, Lickliter found little worth watching as Indiana rolled to its 13th consecutive win this season and its 29th straight victory at the Assembly Hall. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI basketball: Board work a key for Panthers Jan 24, 2008
-- Before each game, Northern Iowa basketball coach Ben Jacobson writes the word "REBOUND" in bold, capital letters on the board in the Panthers' locker room. So when Missouri State's Deven Mitchell yanked down two offensive rebounds during the opening five minutes of Sunday's game, Jacobson quickly called timeout and chewed out his team. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI men's notebook: Panthers 'dummy-down' playbook Jan 23, 2008
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Inside the Numbers in Hawkeye Hoops Jan 23, 2008
By PublisherDate: Jan 23, 2008 Every realistic Iowa basketball fan knew that this year would produce some bumps in the road, and it has. It's also produced a few pleasant surprises; last week's upset of then #6 Michigan State, and Iowa's fifth win in Ann Arbor since 1982. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Haluska Learning the League Jan 22, 2008
Time will tell, but I think Iowa basketball has an exciting future. . (HawkeyeNation.com)
Freeman, Tate clean up for Hawks Jan 20, 2008
-- Tony Freeman and the Iowa basketball team cleaned up Saturday night at Michigan's Crisler Arena -- both during and after the game. Freeman established a career scoring high for the third time in four games to complement the inside effort of Cyrus Tate and Seth Gorney, a combination that led the Hawkeyes to a 68-60 victory over the Wolverines. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers sweep Shenandoah; Creston/O-M leads John Harris Tourney Jan 19, 2008
Other western and south central Iowa basketball scores Friday include. BOYS BASKETBALL. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Lickliter looks ahead to Purdue Jan 15, 2008
It was quite a week for Iowa Basketball Coach Todd Lickliter. First the blowout loss to Ohio State and then the amazing win over then #6 Michigan State on Saturday night. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Viet 'doubtful' for Creighton game Jan 14, 2008
For a third consecutive year, an injury has derailed the Northern Iowa basketball player's season. Even though X-rays were negative on the 6-foot-3 senior's right ankle Sunday, Viet has a severe sprain, and head coach Ben Jacobson said he's "very doubtful" for Tuesday night's nationally televised tilt against Creighton at the McLeod Center. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Miller: Hope Was Born on January 12th 2008 Jan 13, 2008
This years Iowa basketball team might be the most undermanned club to wear an Iowa uniform since Dick Schultz was walking the sidelines in The Field House, but this years team has the heart of a champion. On Saturday night in Iowa City, it was Iowa that dictated the tempo of the game. (HawkeyeNation.com)
No contest: Hawkeyes humbled at Ohio State Jan 11, 2008
Otherwise, things could have gotten really ugly Wednesday night for Lickliter's Iowa basketball team. In the first Big Ten match-up between the former Butler assistants, Ohio State overwhelmed the Hawkeyes, 79-48, in a game that was all but over shortly after it began. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hawks unable to climb out of huge first-half deficit Jan 10, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio It s a good thing Todd Lickliter and Thad Matta are friends or things could have gotten really ugly Wednesday night for Lickliter s Iowa basketball team. In the first Big Ten match-up between the former Butler assistants, Ohio State overwhelmed the Hawkeyes 79-48 in a game which was all-but over shortly after it began. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Badgers trip up Hawks Jan 6, 2008
-- Brian Butch added the exclamation point to the lesson 25th-ranked Wisconsin taught the Iowa basketball team on Saturday. The Badgers' big man scored a game-high 22 points to lead his team to a 64-51 Big Ten Conference win at the Kohl Center, finishing strong to finish off the Hawkeyes. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Coach Lickliter ready for Big Ten action Jan 1, 2008
After a thirteen game non-conference slate, the first Big Ten game of the Todd Lickliter era of Iowa Basketball is upon us on Wednesday night when the Hawkeyes open up against Indiana. Coach Lickliter talks about the challenges ahead and much more. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hawkeyes ready to get back on the court Dec 28, 2007
After finals and a holiday break from playing games, the Iowa basketball team hits the court again on Saturday night against Southeastern Louisiana for their final prep before the start of conference play next week. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Big Ten Basketball Preview - Part 2 Dec 21, 2007
The Todd Lickliter Era of Iowa Basketball is well under way, and with conference play rapidly approaching, it is time to take a look at the rest of the teams in the Big Ten. We finish our preview with a look at some of the top teams. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Led by new coach, Drake off to its best start in 28 years Dec 12, 2007
DES MOINES, Iowa - Basketball fans in Iowa like to engage in an annual debate over who's better: the Hawkeyes or the Cyclones. So far, they're both wrong. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
College basketball: Panthers use 10-day layoff to rest, recruit, reflect Dec 8, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007 5:06 AM CST College basketball: Panthers use 10-day layoff to rest, recruit, reflect By MATT COSS, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR FALLS -- During his seven seasons associated with Northern Iowa basketball, Ben Jacobson never recalls having a 10-day window between regular-season games. "It will be beneficial for us," Jacobson said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lickliter likes the progress made in the win Dec 6, 2007
This was more like the way Coach Todd Lickliter hoped it would be for the Iowa Basketball team as they headed home a winner on Wednesday night after defeating a good team of UNI Panthers. While the turnovers are still too many, this was more like the vision he had for this season. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
About Our Town Dec 6, 2007
Sunday dinner guests of Rosanna Marner were Lowell Brenneman, Nita Erb, Henry and Rosella Myers, Gerald Marner and Doris and I. The Iowa basketball games are on but they lost three in a row. Maybe they will get better. (Kalona News, IA)
Ex-Mr. Basketball Reed hopes to finally get fresh start vs. Hawks Dec 5, 2007
Basketball Reed hopes to finally get fresh start vs. Hawks By MATT COSS, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR FALLS ---Anxiously, with his arms folded, Carlton Reed sits at the end of the Northern Iowa basketball bench waiting for his opportunity. As each game passes, Reed's desire to get back on the court grows. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI men ruling the boards Dec 1, 2007
Anything inside 12 feet of the basket is a restricted area for opponents of the Northern Iowa basketball team. So far this season, it has resulted in a lopsided advantage for UNI on the backboards. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CHS gym reorganization moves student section Dec 1, 2007
Jon Miller of spoke earlier this week about the state of Iowa basketball left behind by coach Steve Alford. It truly does take us back to my student era as Lute Olson was arriving to clean up Dick Shultz s mess in the 1970s. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Digital cable comes to Harrison County Nov 30, 2007
The Big Ten Network will broadcast several Iowa basketball games as well as at least two Iowa football games annually. For more information on Long Lines services, call 1-866-901-LONG.. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
HR Post Game Audio: Jarryd Cole Nov 27, 2007
There were very few bright spots on Monday night for the Iowa Basketball team, but one of them was certainly the play of Jarryd Cole. The freshman power forward led the Hawkeyes in scoring this evening with 14 points and added seven rebounds. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coach Lickliter on victory #4 Nov 21, 2007
For the first time since 1948, the Iowa Basketball team held their opponents under 50 points for four straight games. Following the win over Maryland Eastern Shore, Coach Lickliter talked about the defensive effort, the play of Justin Johnson, and stepping up in competition starting with their next game on Friday. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Iowa Basketball Plus-Minus Nov 21, 2007
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Iowa basketball: Hawks looking for better balance Nov 15, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:16 PM CST Iowa basketball: Hawks looking for better balance By STEVE BATTERSON, Courier Lee News Service IOWA CITY -- Justin Johnson proved during Iowa's season opener that he can knock a few shots down. Following his 21-point performance in the Hawkeyes' win over Idaho State on Friday, the senior guard is looking for a little help. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
