O Rear energizes Panthers with grit and crowd support
Northern Iowa forward Lucas O'Rear, 6'6" and 256 pounds, fuels UNI's 19th ranked squad with tough interior play and high energy. Coach Ben Jacobson credits his improved weight loss and consistent effort for increased scoring and rebounding while fans chant his name at the McLeod Center.
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Ben Jacobson
Panthers
UNI
O’rear
Ther
McLeod Center
Nashville
Cedar Valley
Northern Iowa
Lucas O’rear
Wichita State
J.T. Durley
May finds role at Iowa wing after Big Ten transition
The 6-foot-4 guard forward May adjusts to a wing spot at Iowa after arriving with no fixed position. He has emerged as a 9.4 point scorer and solid defender while acknowledging room to improve ball handling and perimeter skills in the off season. He contends he belongs in the Big Ten and accepts guarding top opponents as part of the job.
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May
Iowa
Spot
Eric
Wahlert
Turner
Gingerich coaching long-time success at Iowa Mennonite
IMS coach Gingerich, with 905 wins over 27 years, oversees a deep roster led by ninth-grader Chance Miller averaging 11.7 points. Washington applies box-and-one on Miller as teammates like Shetler, Ethan Gingerich, Brokaw, and Jacob Yoder provide balanced scoring. Gingerich recently surpassed 500th win. IMS has 505-137 career mark and multiple state appearances since 1981-82.
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Chance Miller
Gingerich
Miller
Washington
Shetler
Ethan Gingerich
Brokaw
Jacob Yoder
Iowa Mennonite
Goshen
Ind
Dwight Gingerich
J Hawks versus Lions set to decide Metro division title
Linn-Mar and Jefferson renew a top rivalry as two of the league’s leaders in the Mississippi Valley Conference clash. Linn-Mar (16-1) rides a 15 game win streak behind star Jarrod Uthoff who averages 22 points per game while Jefferson seeks production from other scorers in a pivotal late season showdown.
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Linn- Mar
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Metro
Washington
J-Hawks
Warriors
Linn-Mar
Bettendorf
Chris Robertson
Iowa City West
Kennedy
Cedar Falls
Lions
Kennedy, Jefferson
Jarrod Uthoff
Robertson
Matt
Area High School Basketball Power Rankings and Record Highlights
The poll lists top 10 teams across classes with Linn-Mar and Cedar Rapids Jefferson leading 16-1 and 14-2 respectively. Marcus Paige and Jeff Johnson noted as standout performers, with Linn-Mar's win streak record recently surpassed by Ames, while Waterloo East vs West game paused due to fan disturbances. North Linn coach Mike Hilmer notches 200th win.
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W-L Pvs
Linn-Mar
C.R. Jefferson
C.R. Kennedy
C.R. Washington
Iowa City West
Iowa City High
Marion
Solon
Western Dubuque
North Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Kennedy
Washington
Washington, Iowa
Clear Creek-Amana
Williamsburg
Cascade
Mid-Prairie
Iowa City
Regina
Ames
Linn- Mar
Little Cyclones
Waterloo
ISU players face eligibility decisions amid injury and draft talk
ISU forward Gilstrap battles for an NCAA appeal after two seasons lost to patellar tendon injuries while Brackins signals likely draft declaration. Both players weigh futures as ISU sits 13-10 overall and 2-6 in the Big 12 ahead of a road game at Missouri.
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Gilstrap
Ames
Cyclones
Mike Green
NCAA
ISU
Brackins
Greg McDermott
the Gazette
McDermott
Missouri
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Waterloo Courier
Jordan Eglseder
Eglseder
Valley
Jake
Kelly. Beaton
Wetcourier
Evan Turner
Scott
Dochterman
Gazcomm.com
Jim Slosiarek
Iaz
Eric May
Ohio State
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
IM3
Jeff Johinson
Gazcomm
Jeff Johnson
Keota
Montezuma
HSV
North Tama
Bohannon
Marcus Paige
Paige
Jeff.johnson
ISA/Gilstrap
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