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College Summer League roots in Cedar Rapids basketball scene
Cedar Rapids story outlines the College Summer League from its 1990s origins at Jane Boyd Community House to Antioch Church in Marion. It notes 60 plus players from 20 colleges, including Coe Cornell Mount Mercy Augsburg Briar Cliff and Milwaukee, with tryouts June 3 and games June 4 through July. Jason Pershing, founder and Solon High coach, leads the league now in its seventh year with no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Jason Pershing
Solon
Cedar Rapids
Jane Boyd
Metro High School
Iowa
YMCA
Antioch Christian Church
Marion
Coe College
Mount Mercy University
Coe
Cornell
Kirkwood
Mount Mercy
Augsburg
Minneapolis
Briar Cliff
Southeastern Community College
Ellsworth
Iowa Central
Milwaukee