University of Iowa basketball standout Jordan Bohannon isn't wasting any time cashing in on his name, likeness, and or image. The NCAA on Wednesday approved temporary measures to allow college athletes to enter endorsement deals, charge for autographs, and generally profit off of themselves. … [Read more...]
You can’t bet on March Madness if you are under 21
The NCAA basketball tournament is underway for the first time since sports gambling was legalized in Iowa. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says there's a lot of excitement after last year's tourney was canceled by COVID. But he says you have to be 21 to do any betting on the … [Read more...]
Hawkeyes sweep weekly basketball player of the week awards
University of Iowa freshman Caitlin Clark swept the Big Ten Women’s Player and Freshman basketball player of the Week awards for the second consecutive week. Clark is the first Big Ten freshman to win both awards, twice, in a season since Nebraska’s Jessica Shepard. The West Des Moines Dowling … [Read more...]
NCAA basketball tourney coming to Des Moines for third time
March Madness is coming back to Des Moines. Wells Fargo Arena will host the first and second rounds of the men's NCAA Basketball Championships in 2023. Greg Edwards is with the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Kind of an emotional time for all of us. COVID has hit, the travel industry, … [Read more...]
Husband of Hawkeye women’s basketball coach releases a novel about basketball
The husband of the University of Iowa women's basketball coach is releasing his debut novel next week which focuses on gambling and corruption in college sports. David Bluder says the story, "The Great Gamble," follows a fictional Hawkeye men's basketball player who is lured into a deep and … [Read more...]
Yes, William Penn basketball player’s name is Christmas
A William Penn University basketball player gets a lot of questions about her name throughout the year and especially now. Christmas Pouk from Des Moines is a senior post player. "I was born December 24th, so Christmas Eve. My mom thought it was a perfect choice to choose Christmas. And in our … [Read more...]
State board proposes changes for sports eligibility, creation of summer dead period
The state Board of Education is seeking input on a rule that would end the so-called double jeopardy for students who fail a class. Board lawyer Nicole Proesch says students playing sports must sit out 30 days when the get a failing grade. "We have rules for sports -- but our sports rules don't … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers plan to propose bill to pay college athletes
State representatives Joe Mitchell, a Republican from Mt. Pleasant and Democrat Ras Smith of Waterloo, plan to introduce a bill in the legislative in January that would allow college athletes to be paid. California's governor has signed the first bill to do this, which would take effect in … [Read more...]
UNI AD says adding beer sales at games part of overall experience
University of Northern Iowa Athletic Director David Harris says the decision to start selling beer at football and basketball games is part of an overall effort to grab fans who now have a lot of entertainment choices available. Harris tells Radio Iowa they're continually looking at ways to … [Read more...]
Actors wanted for Iowa movie about 6-on-6 basketball’s final season
Open casting calls for actors and extras are being held in Des Moines this weekend and in Iowa Falls next weekend for a film to be shot in Iowa about the state's final season of girls' six-on-six basketball. Annette Duffy is the line director for the Fearless Cinema production of "New Providence" … [Read more...]