Riddled by injuries during the early part of the season, the Northern Iowa basketball team will receive some help this week. Colorado State transfer Erik Smith at guard and Texas-El Paso transfer forward Damond Gregory both become eligible this week. U-N-I coach Sam Weaver says while adding talent is a plus developing chemistry has been a challenge this season.The loss of Robbie Sieverding to a season ending knee injury has been difficult to overcome but Weaver says the Panthers have to look ahead.
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