Garza agrees to two year deal with Timberwolves
Luka Garza, Iowa’s 2021 national player of the year, signed a two year contract with Minnesota. The 3 year pro spent two seasons on a two way deal, moved to a full roster in 2023-24, appeared in 25 games averaging 4.0 points, and has totals of 85 NBA games and 5.5 points per game. Garza is Iowa's all time scoring leader with 2306 points.
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University of Iowa names Kenny pitching coach
Sean Kenny, with 28 years of college coaching, becomes the University of Iowa pitching coach. He previously coached at Houston and Georgia and has worked at Michigan, Maryland, Pepperdine, San Diego, Saint Marys and Laney. Kenny has placed 45 pitchers in MLB drafts. He succeeds Sean McGrath, not renewed after 2024.
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Ex-Hawk Lacasse named to Canadian Olympic team
Iowa graduate Cloé Lacasse was named to Canada’s women’s national team for the 2024 Paris Olympics from July 25 to August 10. The Ontario native becomes the first Iowa women’s soccer product to reach the Olympics and is a former two time All-Big Ten First Team honoree who now plays for Arsenal in the United Kingdom.
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Panthers add Alstott to coaching staff
Northern Iowa head softball coach Ryan Jacobs announced the addition of Kyle Alstott to the coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season. Alstott, a former volunteer assistant coach most recently at Iowa Central Community College, will join the Panthers as a volunteer assistant coach and assist the UNI staff in all around aspects of the team, including in-state recruiting.
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Iowa Football previews Spartans turnover impact
The Gazette's John Steppe analyzes Iowa football's upcoming matchup with Michigan State, detailing heavy roster turnover and key personnel changes as part of a 12 part series previewing the 2024 regular season opponents.
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Iowa football schedule and past results with Michigan State notes
Iowa's 2024 schedule opens August 31 against Illinois State and includes games at Iowa State, Troy, Minnesota and Ohio State with several ties to Michigan State history. The article recalls the 2015 Big Ten Championship setback at Michigan State and mentions several close or overtime games across 2007 2009 2012 and beyond.
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DeJean Shows Wide-Scope Talent From Cedar Rapids
DeJean, a multi sport standout from OABCIG High School in Ida Grove, played track, baseball, basketball and football, winning two state titles and earning a Iowa football scholarship. He recently tried golf at Elmcrest Country Club during the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic, a charity event now in its 13th year supporting GOLF programs.
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Olympics and TV Ratings Clash with Medals Focus
Barry Sorluga argues NBC treats the Games as a television spectacle worth 7.65 billion, prioritizing stars and eyeballs over pure athletic outcomes. Emma Hayes aims to reshape the U S women's soccer team roster for Paris after a World Cup flop, with Alex Morgan among the key figures mentioned.
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