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Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz on the transfer of Kadyn Proctor

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz says he was not surprised offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor left the team after only two months on campus. Proctor transferred to Iowa after playing his freshman season at Alabama.

Ferentz is not sure if Proctor is still enrolled in classes and if he will need to finish out the semester. The former Southeast Polk star apparently had a change of heart after spring break.

Ferentz says while dealing with the transfer portal can be frustrating the Hawkeyes have benefited by adding several key players of the past few years.

The Hawkeyes are in their second week of spring practice.

Former UNI AD Troy Dannen introduced at Nebraska

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March 26th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Former UNI athletic director Troy Dannen was introduced as the new AD at Nebraska. Dannen spent past six months at the University of Washington.

The Iowa native says Nebraska is set up to succeed.

Dannen also served as the head of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

3 Hawkeyes Named CSC Academic All-District Selections

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s basketball had three players named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection, it was announced Tuesday by the CSC.  Caitlin ClarkMolly Davis and Gabbie Marshall earned all-district honors for the Hawkeyes.
To be eligible for the award, nominees must have a 3.5 GPA and completed one full calendar year at their current institution and is at least a sophomore academically and athletically. Nominees must also be a starter or important to the team and participated in at least 50 percent of the team’s contests.
Clark owns a career 3,800+ points and she recently became the first Division-I player to record 1,000+ points in back-to-back seasons. A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Clark is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award. Clark leads the nation in assists (8.7 assists per game) and in scoring (31.8 points per game) after becoming the first player to finish No. 1 in both categories in back-to-back seasons.
Davis earned her first academic honor as a Hawkeye, she was on the All-MAC Academic squad on two occasions while at Central Michigan. Davis was named to the All-Tournament team at the Gulf Coast Showcase earlier this season.
Marshall became the first Iowa women’s basketball player in program history to notch 200+ 3-pointers and 200+ steals in a career earlier this season. She also became the 44th Hawkeye in program history to eclipse 1,000-career points.
Clark advances to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First, second and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced April 16.
UP NEXT
1-Seed Iowa will travel to Albany to take on 5-Seed Colorado in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (CT). The contest will air nationally on ABC and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

Riverside Girls Golf Season Preview

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

The Riverside Bulldogs girl’s golf season is off to a great start. The Bulldogs are coached by Mitch Rice.

Coach Rice gave a brief recap on how last year went for Riverside.

Coach Rice said he will have 10 girls on the squad this year.

Coach Rice talked about what his team did this offseason.

Coach Rice revealed what his team’s goals are for the year.

The Bulldogs first golf meet will be Western Iowa Conference meet as they will take on Tri-Center on Friday April 5th. That golf meet will start at 4:00 p.m.

Libby Selected For NCAA Regional

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa sophomore Bailey Libby has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA Regionals, it was announced Tuesday by the organization. Libby will compete along with the three GymHawks that were selected yesterday, Ilka Juk, Karina Muñoz and Emily Erb.
Libby will compete on floor at the California Regional held at the Walter A. Haas Jr. Pavilion on the campus of University of California, Berkeley. The Iowa City, Iowa, native has a National Qualifying Score (NQS) of 9.895 and a season-high of 9.900, which she scored five times throughout the season. She most recently hit a 9.900 at the Big Ten Championships this past weekend where she was named to the all-championship team.
NCAA Regionals begin on Thursday April 4, and will run through the weekend. Full regional information can be found at ncaa.com.

Caitlin Clark Named a Naismith NPOY Finalist

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named a finalist for the 2024 Wade Trophy the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on Tuesday. The prestigious award is presented by the WBCA each year to the best player in college women’s basketball. Clark won the award in 2023.
Clark owns a career 3,800+ points and she recently became the first Division-I player to record 1,000+ points in back-to-back seasons. A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Clark is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award. Clark leads the nation in assists (8.7 assists per game) and in scoring (31.8 points per game) after becoming the first player to finish No. 1 in both categories in back-to-back seasons. She is also the only player in NCAA DI men’s or women’s basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.
Clark was recently tabbed as the Big Ten Player of the Year and is the first player in program history to be named First Team All-Big Ten four times in four years of competition. She has also led the Hawkeyes to three straight Big Ten Championships for the first time in program history.
The Wade Trophy — now in its 47th year — is the oldest and most prestigious national player of the year award in college women’s basketball. It is named in honor of the late, legendary Delta State University head coach Lily Margaret Wade, who won three consecutive national championships with the Lady Statesmen. First awarded in 1978 by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), now known as SHAPE America, the Wade Trophy has been presented to the WBCA NCAA Division I National Player of the Year since 2001.
Carol Blazejowski of Montclair State was the first recipient of the Wade Trophy. Two-time winners include Nancy Lieberman (1979, 1980) of Old Dominion, Seimone Augustus (2005, 2006) of LSU, Brittney Griner (2012, 2013) of Baylor, Breanna Stewart (2015, 2016) of Connecticut, and Sabrina Ionescu (2019, 2020) of Oregon. Maya Moore (2009, 2010, 2011) of Connecticut is the only three-time recipient.
NCAA Division I head coaches who are WBCA members may nominate players from their own teams for Coaches’ All-America. They then vote for the top eight players in their respective regions from among those players who are nominated. The WBCA NCAA Division I Awards Committee, which is composed of head coaches from each region who are elected by their peers, may select up to 12 additional at-large finalists from the remaining pool of nominees.
The committee will meet in Cleveland in conjunction with the annual WBCA Convention to select the 2024 Wade Trophy winner and the 2024 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America team. Both will be announced on April 4.

Lipsey Earns CSC Academic All-District Honors

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore point guard Tamin Lipsey has been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team, the organization announced Tuesday morning.

The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom. Student-athletes must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and the proper athletic accomplishments to make the ballot. Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced April 17.

So far this year, Lipsey has been named a finalist for the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year, the Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year and the Lute Olson National Player of the Year. He was also named an AP Honorable Mention All-American.

The awards have been rolling in for Lipsey, who was selected to the Big 12 Championship All-Tournament team after leading the Cyclones to their sixth Big 12 Championship. He was also named an NABC First Team All-District selection. Lipsey has also been named to the All-Big 12 First Team and Big 12 All-Defensive Team this season.

Lipsey has been stuffing the stat sheet all season, averaging 12.5 points, 4.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. He is one of just 17 NCAA Division I men’s basketball players since 1996-97 to average those numbers in a season.

The No. 4 Cyclones return to action Thursday night, facing No. 10 Illinois in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State is seeded second in the East Region, while the Fighting Illini are a No. 3 Seed. Tipoff is set for 9:09 p.m. (CT) in Boston and will be broadcast on TBS.

Caitlin Clark Named a Naismith NPOY Finalis

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior guard, Caitlin Clark, was named a finalist for the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Tuesday. Clark won the award a season ago.
Clark owns a career 3,800+ points and she recently became the first Division-I player to record 1,000+ points in back-to-back seasons. A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Clark is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award. Clark leads the nation in assists (8.7 assists per game) and in scoring (31.8 points per game) after becoming the first player to finish No. 1 in both categories in back-to-back seasons. She is also the only player in NCAA DI men’s or women’s basketball history to lead her conference in scoring and assists in four consecutive seasons.
Clark was recently tabbed as the Big Ten Player of the Year and is the first player in program history to be named First Team All-Big Ten four times in four years of competition. She has also led the Hawkeyes to three straight Big Ten Championships for the first time in program history.
“These players’ remarkable talent and unwavering commitment to college basketball shine throughout their achievements,” said Eric Oberman, President of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. “Their invaluable contributions have significantly contributed to their teams’ triumphs this season. It would be an honor to crown any of these exceptional student-athletes as winners of the prestigious Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy.”
“Jersey Mike’s proudly congratulates these outstanding eight basketball players for their well-deserved recognition as finalists for this esteemed award,” said Jeff Hemschoot, Vice President of Marketing at Jersey Mike’s. “Their remarkable prowess and unwavering commitment have captivated and inspired us throughout the season. We take great pride in celebrating their remarkable achievements.”
The 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy for Women’s Player of the Year will be awarded on Wednesday, April 3, at a press conference at the Key Bank Club in Cleveland Browns Stadium during the Women’s Final Four.
Fans will once again be able to support their favorite finalist through the Naismith Awards Fan Vote presented by Jersey Mike’s, which runs Tuesday, March 26, through Tuesday, April 2, at naismithfanvote.com. The fan vote will account for five percent of the overall final vote. Fans may also vote by visiting @naismithtrophy, @MarchMadness and @MarchMadnessWBB Twitter pages to vote for their favorite men’s and women’s coaches.
The four finalists for each category were chosen by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s national voting academy, comprised of leading journalists from around the country, current and former head coaches, former award winners and conference commissioners, all of whom base their selections on outstanding coaching performances during the 2023-24 college basketball season. The vote was tabulated and verified by the Atlanta team of J.S. Held, a global consulting firm.
Each winner will be awarded with the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy, produced and provided by Herff Jones, leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. A replica trophy will be donated by Herff Jones to the player’s university.
For more information, visit naismithtrophy.com.

No. 2 Iowa women edge West Virginia in NCAA 2nd Round

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March 26th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

A strong finish allowed the second ranked Iowa Hawkeye women to survive West Virginia.

Rob Brooks on the Hawkeye Network. Sydney Affolter’s three-point play triggered an 8-0 run as the Hawkeyes claimed a 64-54 win. West Virginia had erased a 10 point fourth quarter Iowa lead to tie the game. The Hawkeyes won despite shooting only 36 percent and making only five of 22 from three point range.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. Iowa averages more than 92 points per game but was forced to grind it out against the Mountaineers.

Caitlin Clark finished with 32 points as the Hawkeyes had to battle through another second round nail biter.

Clark finished with five three pointers but she was the only Hawkeye to make a shot from behind the arc.

It was the final game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Clark and the other Iowa seniors.

West Virginia held the Hawkeyes in check all night and ends the season with a record of 25-8.

That’s West Virginia coach Mark Kellog who talks about the defensive effort by his team.

Iowa plays Colorado in Albany on Saturday in the Sweet Sixteen.

Ryan Lockwood Is The New Head Boys Basketball Coach at Griswold

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March 25th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Ryan Lockwood formerly the head girls’ basketball coach at Griswold, has accepted a new position to be the new boys’ basketball coach. Coach Lockwood brings multiple years of coaching experience to this position.

Coach Lockwood was excited when he was offered the Head Boys basketball position at Griswold.

Coach Lockwood mentioned that his team will be experienced heading into next season.

Coach Lockwood elaborated on the defensive changes he wants to make for next year.

Coach Lockwood talked about his expectations for this season.

The Tigers ended the year with 5-16 overall record and 3-9 record in the Corner Conference. Coach Lockwood is looking forward to working with his team over the summer to prepare them for next season.