Naismith finalists announced for college player of the year
Iowa State senior Jamaal Tinsley is among 15 finalists for the Naismith College Basketball Player of the Year Award announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. The winner will be honored April 7 in Atlanta. In other AP Top 25 news, Iowa State men rise to No. 7 and women to No. 6 with 21-3 and 20-2 records respectively.
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Olympian Roethlisberger to Speak at Cedar Rapids Schools
John Roethlisberger, three-time Olympian from Falcon Heights Minnesota and four-time national all around champion, will visit Erskine Elementary Hiawatha Elementary and the Cedar Rapids Association of Gymnastics Thursday for talks and a demonstration. Public CRAG session runs 5 to 7 p.m.
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On the Tube Highlights From Gazette Sports Desk
Auto racing Winston Cup Practice at 11 a.m. on FSC. Sacramento Kings visit Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. on TBS. Hawks at Bulls 7:30 p.m. on FSC. Wisconsin at Illinois 8 p.m. on ESPN. High school boys basketball Jefferson at Iowa City West 7:45 p.m. on KCRG AM. Davenport Assumption at C.R. Prairie 7:40 p.m. on WMT AM. Kennedy at Xavier 7:30 p.m. on KMRY AM. Decorah at South Winneshiek 7:30 p.m. on KDEC AM. North Fayette at Oelwein 7:25 p.m. on KOEL AM. From Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Patience pays off for RoughRiders rookies in 60-game grind
Cedar Rapids rookie Matt Olinger recalls doubts during five early games in suit and tie as he settles into junior hockey. Coach Mark Carlson notes growing rookie contributions while Danny O'Brien and Dave Moss pace the Riders with points. Ted O'Leary heated up with a late game winner in Friday's 5-4 win.
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Iowa Hawkeyes crack AP poll first time since 1998
Iowa's women's basketball team enters the AP rankings at No. 25 after a six game win streak, signaling a return to national relevance. Lisa Bluder hails the players as they beat Purdue and Minnesota, while former coach Angie Lee notes relief at the top 25 status.
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Iowa to start Worley and Scott against Michigan
Iowa coach Steve Alford plans lineup changes after a two game skid. Freshmen Glen Worley and Cortney Scott likely will start in place as Iowa visits Michigan for a 7 05 p m tip with Channel 2 telecast.
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