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Retired IHSAA spokesman writes book

January 12, 2022 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The former information director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association is the author of a new book. Bud Legg spent 35 years as a teacher, administrator, counselor, and coach in Iowa schools in Oakland, South Hamilton, and Ames. Legg, who was a single parent of five, says he took the title … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Carlisle basketball player charged after hitting opponent

December 2, 2021 By Matt Kelley

A high school basketball player from central Iowa faces charges after allegedly decking a player from an opposing team. The player from Carlisle is seen on a video posted to social media punching the player from Nevada in the gut and on the chin during the post-game handshake line on Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime / Courts, News Tagged With: Basketball

U-I’s Bohanan enters endorsement realm after NCAA approval

July 1, 2021 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball, Hawkeyes

You can’t bet on March Madness if you are under 21

March 19, 2021 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Basketball, Racing and Gaming Commission

Hawkeyes sweep weekly basketball player of the week awards

December 14, 2020 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball, Hawkeyes

NCAA basketball tourney coming to Des Moines for third time

October 14, 2020 By Todd Kimm

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...]

Filed Under: Recreation / Entertainment, Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Husband of Hawkeye women’s basketball coach releases a novel about basketball

March 12, 2020 By Matt Kelley

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...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Basketball, Hawkeyes

Yes, William Penn basketball player’s name is Christmas

December 23, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

State board proposes changes for sports eligibility, creation of summer dead period

November 21, 2019 By Dar Danielson

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...]

Filed Under: Education, News, Sports Tagged With: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Softball

Iowa lawmakers plan to propose bill to pay college athletes

October 22, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hawkeyes, Legislature

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