UNI looks to future with tourney tested young players

Northern Iowa begins thinking about next season this week after wrapping up this past season as the only mens’ team in the state to make the N-C-A-A Tournament. The Panthers made a run before falling to 65-60 to a Georgia Tech team that’s advanced to the “Sweet Sixteen”. Coach Greg McDermott said on the after the game, UNI Sports Radio Network that this is a season to build on. He says it was a great learning experience and to have so many young players to experience it is a real tribute to his guys.McDermott’s biggest job next year is replacing seniors David Gruber and Matt Schneirderman, who let the Panthers with their inside play. He says they set a tremendous example on how things are supposed to be done.U-N-I finished the season at 21-10, including the Missouri Valley Tournament Championship and the N-C-A-A bid.