Timberwolves scout warns on talent as draft looms
Cedar Rapids native Chuck Davisson, the Timberwolves head scout, says Minnesota has the league’s lowest talent level with a 15-67 record. He discusses draft prospects, potential trades, and long road to improvement, detailing his 100000 miles of NBA scouting this season.
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Orlando
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Charlotte
Minneapolis
Jimmy Rodgers
Chicago
University of Iowa
Don King
Washington High
University of Washington
Youngstown State
San Antonio Spurs
Randy Pfund
Los Angeles Lakers
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City High star Joey Woody sidelined by car crash
Town City High senior Joey Woody suffered injuries in a Tuesday afternoon auto accident while returning from a ride home with teammate Richie Rogers. Woody required spleen surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City and was listed alert with stomach pain. Coaches and family expressed concern as Woody, a top hurdler and relay standout, faced a season ending injury while City High prepared for a conference and state title run.
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Town City High
Joey Woody
City High
John Raffensperger
the Gazette
Woody
University of Iowa
Raffensperger
Richie Rogers
Little Hawk
Rogers
City High School
Joey
Gil
Bulls dominate Cavaliers to take 1-0 series lead
Michael Jordan poured in 33 points and Scottie Pippen added 29 points 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Chicago Bulls opened the Eastern Conference finals with a 103-89 win over Cleveland. The Cavs cut a 20 point hole late but could not mount a rally.
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Boston
Brad Daugherty
Mark Price
Larry Nance
Cleveland
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Wojdat Would Trade Medals for Cash in Soccer Dreams
Artur Wojdat, a retired Iowa standout and 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, says he would trade Olympic medals for money earned playing soccer. He plans to compete for Poland in Barcelona while lamenting limited financial opportunities in swimming and considering life after sports.
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Artur Wojdat
University of Iowa
Poland
Wojdat
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Iowa girls basketball five-player rule discussed by leagues
The IGHSAU has no plans to classify the five-player state basketball tournament but is reviewing the six-player format. Tribes within the Tri Rivers Conference consider moving to five players for grades 7-12 if the IGHSAA classifies the state event. Officials note geographic feasibility and enrollment spreads affect any change.
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Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
the Gazette
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Ighsaa
Troy Dannen
Gazette
Stormont
Tri-Rivers
Lloyd Sodawasser
Coggon
Sohawasser
Girls’ Union
Cedar Rapids
Dannen
Iowa
Siouxland
War Eagle
Unity Christian
Council Bluffs
Lewis Central
Quest for Barcelona heats up formatmen
The United States Olympic Wrestling Team Trials start today in Philadelphia as freestyle wrestlers seek spots for Barcelona. Fifteen all from Iowa Iowa State or Northern Iowa compete with Hawkeye and Cyclone alumni including No 1 seed Jack Griffin at 114.5 pounds Royce Alger also seeded at 180.5 pounds. The top three in each weight class earned seeds at the national championships in Las Vegas. The weekend winner advances to the Final Olympic Wrestle-Off June 6 in Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
United States
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Cyclones
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Lisbon
U of Iowa
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