Why Iowa Hoops Will Be Better Jul 17, 2009
Former Iowa basketball coach Tom Davis was also seen spending quite a bit of time around Carver Hawkeye Arena ... Somehow, someway, Dr. Tom was back at Iowa giving his advice and teaching Iowa basketball players again. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Cougill working on his weight Jul 12, 2009
Sunday July 12, 2009. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Why Iowa Hoops Will Be Better Than You Think Jul 10, 2009
Some folks are down on Iowa basketball, even before Todd Lickliter's third season has begun ... In part one of his eight part series on 'Why Iowa Basketball Will Be Better Than You Think', he takes a look at his own 'rule of three's ... Regardless if you buy into this theory or not, the bottom line is the past two seasons have been two of the worst in Iowa Basketball history. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Who's next for Iowa? Jul 5, 2009
Two days and two commits to the Iowa Basketball program have certainly lifted the spirits of Hawkeye fans. In just over 24 hours, Ben Brust gave his verbal commitment and then Roy Marble Jr. followed his lead. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
DeJoode joins UNI women's basketball staff Jul 4, 2009
In addition, DeJoode recently served as president of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association and, while working as the IBCA Iowa Select Team coordinator, he coached more than 30 eventual Division I players. His IBCA teams finished with a five-year record of 137-27. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Former Charles City coach joins UNI women's basketball staff Jul 3, 2009
He also served as the president of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, and coached more than 30 Division I players while working as the IBCA Iowa Select Team Coordinator. His IBCA teams finished with a five-year record of 137-27, and combined to win seven tournaments in 2007 and 2008. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fifteen-year-old Galle loses battle with cancer (3892) Jul 2, 2009
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)
Iowa freshman ready for pressure Jun 29, 2009
NORTH LIBERTY --- Cully Payne welcomes the notion of stepping into a pressure-filled situation at the point next season for the Iowa basketball team. "That's a part of the challenge that I enjoy," Payne said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
NDAPSSA AWARDS: Dressler, Knutson, Dickinson Legion honored Jun 24, 2009
Other finalists for the award were Air Force hockey player Jacques Lamoureux, who was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award; University of Kansas baseball player Zac Elgie; and University of North Iowa basketball coach Ben Jacobson. Dressler had overcome his lack of size to become an all-stater at Bismarck High School and an All-American and Harlon Hill finalist at the University of North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Star-studded lineup expected for golf tourney Jun 22, 2009
Former professional wrestling legends and Hall of Famers Baron Von Raschke and Nick Bockwinkel will also be on hand, as will UNI graduate and ex-Major League baseball standout Eddie Watt, former Major League umpires Don Denkinger and Larry Young, former University of Iowa basketball player Kevin Boyle, Iowa State assistant football coaches Courtney Messingham and Bill Bleil and NFL players Tavian Banks and Bill Windauer. The event begins with a noon shotgun start, and the field is limited to 120... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Burney helps build Iowa Basketball Jun 20, 2009
The opportunity to work with Big Ten Basketball and specifically Iowa Basketball was a great opportunity for me. Q: As a native Iowan, you had to be pretty excited to be at the University of Iowa. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
University of Iowa coach speaks briefly to campers Jun 18, 2009
University of Iowa basketball players helped with the camp which was held in the Muscatine High School gym and ended on Tuesday. Keywords. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
UI Students to be 'Gifted' by the Hawkeyes Jun 16, 2009
One official Iowa Basketball 2010 Hawks Nest t-shirt. One ticket to the inaugural concert Friday, Sept.4, featuring Jake Owen, The Outlaws, and The Charlie Daniels Band. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Woodbury has offer from Hawkeyes Jun 1, 2009
Woodbury, 15, has an Iowa basketball scholarship offer on the table, but said Saturday he's not made a decision on where he'll head for college. Regional Division I basketball coaches think highly of the 6-foot 9-inch Woodbury and his place among power forward players graduating in 2012. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NW Iowa's top boys state track qualifiers May 21, 2009
Brennan Cougill, Bishop Heelan: A University of Iowa basketball recruit, the 6-9, 270-pounder placed eighth a year ago at state in the shot put (51-3. 25) and qualified with a 53-7 at last Friday's 3A district in Orange City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lickliter upbeat about trip May 21, 2009
Despite losing four players this spring and only having seven players available for a four game swing through Italy and Greece, Coach Todd Lickliter was very upbeat about the Iowa Basketball program. The Hawkeye head coach met with the media on Tuesday to talk about the upcoming trip and judging by his response, he can't wait for the games to begin next week. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Heelan boys have high hopes May 21, 2009
University of Iowa basketball recruit Brennan Cougill will compete in the shot put for the second year in a row, with hopes of improving last year's eighth-place 51-3. 25 effort. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Video: Captain Cole May 20, 2009
For the second straight year, Jarryd Cole has been selected to be a captain on the Iowa Basketball team and it is a role he takes seriously. Cole talks about the past few months within the Iowa program, how he has helped to lead the team, and he looks ahead to the trip to Italy and Greece later this week. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Basketball May 18, 2009
"Oh, we'll be successful," Lickliter told the UI's Daily Iowan (Hawkeyesports.com)
Plenty of Reasons to Believe May 18, 2009
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- "When talks about the future of the Iowa basketball program, he sounds a bit like a motivational speaker," wrote Scott Miller in an article that appeared in the May 14, 2009 edition of The Daily Iowan. "The sophomore Hawkeye forward seems not only like a man obsessed with getting the team -- his team -- out of the Big Ten basement, but also like a person so convinced of the program's coming transformation that he needs to get everyone around him to believe. "He needs everyone... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Class 3A Track Results May 17, 2009
University of Iowa basketball recruit Brennan Cougill won the shot put at 53-7 and sophomore Justin Baker threw the discus a personal best of 168-7, the second-best throw in Class 3A this season. Sergeant Bluff-Luton's Ben Van Dyke was a triple gold winner, taking first in the 400 hurdles at :56. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
East girls, Heelan boys win MRAC titles May 9, 2009
5 in the shot put from University of Iowa basketball recruit Brennan Cougill. Dougherty, who also ran on East's winning 4x400 relay (4:07. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
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Over the course of the last two months, the look of the Iowa Basketball roster has undergone a significant makeover. Gone are four players who were scheduled to be part of the Hawkeyes roster next season. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hersom: Lickliter sold on Cougill May 5, 2009
That's why I still hear people questioning how Bishop Heelan's Brennan Cougill will fare with the University of Iowa basketball program. And, for that matter, how his classmate, Brandon Wegher, will fit in with the Hawkeyes in football. (Sioux City Journal)
Iowa Basketball Moves on to 2010 Class May 4, 2009
By HN.com Senior WriterDate: May 3, 2009 It looked like Iowa might add at least another player to its 2009 recruiting class, but the Hawks have decided to move on to 2010 and beyond. Read about some of their targets in this HN.com Recruiting Update put together by Senior Writer Rob Howe. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Early start today for 48th SSC Invite Apr 30, 2009
Lindsley should also battle Heelan's Brennan Cougill, the Iowa basketball recruit, in the shot put, where Cougill has several throws over 54 feet this spring. South Sioux City's Ryan Hernandez could pull off a double in the 100 and 200 while teammate Tyler Heitman's best of 22-2 in the long jump is just behind a 22-3. (Sioux City Journal)
Sioux City athletes deserved big awards Apr 28, 2009
Instead of Heelan's 6-9 Brennan Cougill, named Mr. Basketball by the Iowa Newspaper Association and the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, Gatorade's top player award went to Harrison Barnes of Ames -- once again, a junior. In other words, one Sioux City athlete got snubbed because she wasn't a senior. (Sioux City Journal)
Muscatine lands Orvis as girls basketball coach (10) Apr 17, 2009
Orvis, a former University of Iowa basketball player and a Division I college assistant, was hired to replace Jeff Tank who resigned after 19 years as MHS coach. After Tank s resignation following a 3-19 finish the past season, Muscatine High School activities director Tim Goodwin expressed concern that there would not be a teaching position open for a possible replacement. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Jacobson: Jones a great fit for UNI Apr 17, 2009
But, moreso than his physical traits, Panther head coach Ben Jacobson was impressed with the 6-foot-4 guard's willingness to fit into the team concept. "That was our top priority," Jacobson said Wednesday after Jones inked a national letter of intent on the first day of the spring signing period. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Iowa Signs Illinois All-State Point Guard Apr 16, 2009
Cully Payne joins Iowa basketball program ... IOWA CITY, Iowa - - Cully Payne, a senior point guard at Schaumberg, IL HS, has signed a national letter of intent to join the University of Iowa basketball program. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Sycamores sign Iowas Kelly and 3 prep players Apr 16, 2009
(AP) Former Iowa basketball player Jake Kelly has signed a basketball letter of intent with Indiana State. The 6-foot-6 guard played at Carmel High School in Indiana and averaged 11. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hoops wanderer steers to Panthers Apr 15, 2009
Wednesday, the 6-foot-4 and 200-pound guard from Chicago will sign a letter of intent with the University of Northern Iowa basketball program during the first day of the spring signing period. "I've been dreaming about this for the last 10 years," said Jones, who gave UNI a verbal commitment Monday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Iowa gets verbal from Illinois prep Apr 12, 2009
IOWA CITY --- If the Iowa River had stayed in its banks last summer, Cully Payne figures he might have decided to join the Iowa basketball program months ago. The 6-foot-1 point guard from Schaumburg, Ill. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hawkeye Men's Hoops Closes with 15-17 Record Apr 10, 2009
IOWA PROGRAM REACHES 1,400 WINS The Iowa basketball program reached 1,400 wins (now at 1,466) with a 79-46 victory over Texas-San Antonio on Nov. 26, 2005. Iowa ranks 36th on the all-time list for victories and is one of 40 NCAA Division I programs with as many as 1,450 wins. (Hawkeyesports.com)
All-District Basketball Teams Apr 8, 2009
Selected by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. Girls' All-Region Teams Class 3-A, Region 2 Amber Leinen, Harlan Comm. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Peterson named to IBCA Academic All-State team Apr 7, 2009
Published: Monday, April 6, 2009 3:07 PM CDT DONNELLSON Central Lee senior Alicia Peterson has been named to the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State girls basketball team ... After coaches nominated the players, a panel from the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Board of Directors met and selected the award winners from more than 100 qualified applications. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
S-O girls' receive team basketball awards Apr 6, 2009
She was also a first team pick to the Class 2A by the Iowa Basketball Coaches' Association's all-region team and was a third team all-state honoree by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Miedema was a second team All-Siouxland selection while Frick received honorable mention. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Panthers will have target on their backs next season Apr 3, 2009
Three days after the head coach issued that message, the players were back on the court. "Kwadzo (Ahelegbe) came into the office and I said, 'I told you guys not to go to the gym,'" Jacobson said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
• More State/National Stories • Apr 3, 2009
(AP) Former Iowa basketball player Jake Kelly has decided to transfer to Indiana State. DALLAS (AP) Minutes into the fourth quarter of Josh Howard s second game back from an ankle injury and his second game in two nights Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle figured his versatile small forward was on the bench for good. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Jake Kelly commits to Sycamores Apr 2, 2009
--- Jake Kelly, who announced last week that he was leaving the University of Iowa basketball program, made a verbal commitment Tuesday to Indiana State. "I'm real excited to be closer to home. I think we can get the Hulman Center packed again because we're going to be a good team, we're going to be playing at a high level, and I think we can contend for the NCAA Tournament," Kelly told the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Amidst departures, Lickliter eyes future and likes what he sees Apr 1, 2009
IOWA CITY - Among the many messages Todd Lickliter shared Friday afternoon with media assembled inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena was one simple one: The total number of student-athletes on the roster at the end of the 2008-09 University of Iowa basketball team already investing in the 2009-10 season may be four less than what it was a week ago, but the future is just as bright. "I say look at the guys we have here," the head coach of the UI men's basketball program said when asked what fans of the... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Iowa Basketball: At a Crossroads Apr 1, 2009
com: Iowa Basketball: At a Crossroads ... Iowa Basketball: At a Crossroads ... By PublisherDate: Mar 30, 2009 The latest events surrounding the Iowa Basketball program slammed into Hawkeye Nation as a Category 4 last Friday. (HawkeyeNation.com)
The state of Iowa Basketball Mar 30, 2009
It wouldn't be Iowa Basketball if there wasn't some sort of drama associated with it. Drama has been a way of life for the Iowa program for quite some time and it received another dose of it last week as four players departed the program. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Four players departing Iowa program Mar 28, 2009
Iowa basketball coach Todd Lickliter talks to the media on Friday. IOWA CITY It s been two years since coach Todd Lickliter took over at Iowa, and he s essentially right back where he started. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Barta pledges support for Lickliter Mar 28, 2009
While the last few days have been rough for Iowa Basketball with four players leaving, Athletic Director Gary Barta is still fully supporting Head Coach Todd Lickliter leading the program. Barta talks about the support he has for Lickliter and his reaction to the defections, plus he discusses the status of the renovation of Carver-Hawkeye Arena and the building of the practice facility and if that is still on schedule. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Manken is girls basketball MVP Mar 24, 2009
Bulldog Heidi Manken was named to the All Region 5 All-District Team by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. This after being a unanimous first team selection on the Heart of Iowa Activities first team. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Panthers hungry to make another NCAA run Mar 23, 2009
--- Kwadzo Ahelegbe spoke at almost a whisper near his locker following the University of Northern Iowa basketball team's exit from the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Ahelegbe was having difficulty coming to grips with the Panthers' 61-56 defeat to Big Ten tournament champion and fifth-seeded Purdue at the Rose Garden. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Six repeaters on All-NW Iowa Mar 22, 2009
Heelan's Cougill was named Mr. Basketball by both the Iowa Newspaper Association and the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association after closing out his Heelan career with 1,602 points and 1,033 rebounds. Those totals gave him 264 points more than previous scoring leader Dylan Grimsley, a 2004 Heelan grad, and 282 rebounds more than North's Walker, second all-time at 282. (Sioux City Journal)
All-staters abound on All-NWI girls team Mar 22, 2009
Tritz, a 5-10 point guard who was named 3A player of the year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association, scored an even 19 points per game while dishing out 107 assists and coming away with 121 steals. An all-stater in three different sports (volleyball and soccer included), Tritz was named the overall most valuable player in the state tournament. (Sioux City Journal)
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--- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team has thrived in close games this year. Entering the NCAA Tournament, the Panthers had won seven of their last eight games decided by five or fewer points. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Coaches tab Tritz as 3A player of year Mar 21, 2009
Tritz, a 5-foot-10 junior point guard who's played on three straight state tournament teams, including the 2008 Class 3A championship squad, has been honored by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association as its 3A player of the year ... The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association named all-region teams and player of the year in each of the four classes ... The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association awarded similar honors to boys all-substate teams and players of the year. (Sioux City Journal)
Panthers stumble by five to Boilermakers Mar 21, 2009
The University of Northern Iowa basketball program made another first-round exit Thursday, and once again the difference was five points. After clawing back from a 13-point deficit in the second half, UNI couldn't get over the hump in a 61-56 setback to fifth-seeded Purdue at the Rose Garden. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Portland venue throws curve to many Panther fans (12) Mar 20, 2009
as the Northern Iowa basketball team and fans leave for the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Waterloo Regional Airport in Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, March 17, 2009. (MATTHEW PUTNEY / Courier Photo Editor) ~ADVERTISING~ | | | | | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT Portland venue throws curve to many Panther fans By TINA HINZ, Courier Staff Writer CEDAR FALLS --- A nearly 1,900-mile journey to Portland, Ore. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hawkeyes Set to Play Georgia Tech in NCAAs Mar 19, 2009
Alexander became only the second Iowa basketball player, male or female, to post a triple-double (Cara Consuegra). WAHLIN SHINES IN STARTING ROLE moved to a starting role the last 13 games. (Hawkeyesports.com)
The turning point Mar 19, 2009
After losing three of four games in early December, the University of Northern Iowa basketball team was 5-5, lacked toughness and struggled to be consistent at both ends of the floor. So with eight days between UNI's loss at Wyoming and its final non-conference tilt against South Dakota State, Jacobson altered his approach to practice. (Sioux City Journal)
Grit, sweat lead Panthers to Big Dance Mar 19, 2009
The men of the University of Northern Iowa basketball team grappled their way to a Missouri Valley Conference championship and landed themselves a trip to the NCAA Tournament. It's the fourth time in six seasons the team has made it to the Big Dance, and the first under head coach Ben Jacobson. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Together, Panthers make a name for themselves Mar 19, 2009
It doesn't feature many blue chip prospects that power conference schools were drooling over. It doesn't have the athleticism or height in the backcourt that other schools in this year's NCAA Tournament possess. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Eyeing the Future: Iowa Basketball Mar 16, 2009
com: Eyeing the Future: Iowa Basketball ... Eyeing the Future: Iowa Basketball. (HawkeyeNation.com)
Heelan claims 3A state title Mar 15, 2009
"B.C. was just unbelievable tonight, he was a monster inside,'' said McCabe, who confided he has recently received a letter from the Iowa basketball staff. He already has offers from Northern Iowa, Indiana State and Butler with another prep season to play."B.C. was as good as advertised,'' said Betz, who battled the flu much of the week. "He was a little sick this afternoon, too, but I thought that might be a good sign. I remember a couple of times Rolando Frazer (former Briar Cliff star) wasn't... (Sioux City Journal)
Panthers win MVC in OT, headed to NCAA tourney Mar 15, 2009
-- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team shared the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship with Creighton. After Sunday's tournament title game, the Panthers celebrated all alone. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Congrats pour in for UNI writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=35&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=251"); Mar 14, 2009
Congrats pour in for UNI By MATT COSS, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR FALLS --- When Ben Jacobson turned on his BlackBerry phone late Sunday afternoon, he had more than 100 messages congratulating him on the University of Northern Iowa basketball team's Missouri Valley Conference tournament title. By Monday afternoon, the Panther head coach saw that number nearly triple. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
No.1 Crusaders take on Carroll in 3A semifinal Mar 12, 2009
A similar rout seems highly unlikely since Coach Craig Douma, who'll be one of this year's Iowa basketball hall of fame inductees on Saturday, had a strong returning nucleus from last season. Better yet, the former Maurice-Orange City star bolstered that cast with freshman phenom Casey Kasperbauer, a 6-foot point guard averaging a team-high 16. (Sioux City Journal)
After injuries, Tate happy to be healthy Mar 11, 2009
The only senior in the lineup for the Iowa basketball team wants to make the most of his final appearance in the Big Ten Tournament, hoping to extend the season beyond Thursday s 1:30 p.m. tournament opener against Michigan. It would mean a lot to me to have a good run and hopefully get to the NCAAs, Tate said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hawks Kelly considered transfer Mar 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:08 AM CDT Hawks Kelly considered transfer By STEVE BATTERSON, For The Globe Gazette IOWA CITY There were days when life tested Jake Kelly s commitment to the Iowa basketball program. Named Monday as the Big Ten player of the week for the second time in three weeks, Kelly said he remains committed to his career with the Hawkeyes. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Farokhmanesh comes through in clutch for UNI Mar 10, 2009
8 seconds left in overtime Sunday afternoon and the University of Northern Iowa basketball team was clinging to a one-point lead and an NCAA Tournament berth was on the line, Fredrick s nerves reached an all-time high. It s harder when it s your own kid, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
