Between watching Jeff Grayer hit jump shots and Jared Homan slam down dunks, I remember looking towards the rafters at Hilton Coliseum during the celebrity basketball game this summer and wondering why Barry Stevens' jersey was not up there. On January 16th, it'll happen when the Cyclones honor the late forward by retiring his No. 35.
"I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to play against Barry Stevens,” said Iowa State head coach Greg McDermott in a press release. “He is one of the main reasons you see the unbelievable crowd support we have today in Hilton Coliseum. He is one of the best ever to put on a Cyclone uniform and he is certainly worthy of this honor.”
It'll also give younger fans a chance to learn who he was. Stevens, whose 2,190 points rank him second in school history, is credited with starting "Hilton Magic," with his 40 point performance against Missouri on February 8, 1983. The forward nailed a jumper as time expired giving the Cyclones a 73-72 overtime win.
Now, when I look up at the rafters, that's something I remember seeing the highlights of.
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