DES MOINES, Ia- Liked what you saw out of Curtis Stinson Thursday night? Iowa Energy coach Nick Nurse is excited about what he could see.
The 6’3, 215 pound former ISU guard made his debut with the D-League team last night with a 16 point performance at Wells Fargo Arena.
“He’s got good size and strength which is good at the NBA level,” Nurse said.
So good that Nurse thinks Stinson is, “on the fringe of the NBA,” he said.
Stinson brought many of the 4,375 fans to their feet when he checked into the game late in the second quarter.
With six games remaining on the Energy’s schedule, Nurse hopes to have him back for next season.
Iowa has three home games remaining this season with their next coming Thursday when they host the Dakota Wizards.
Will the addition of Stinson bring you to the Well? Nurse is banking on it.
"I think there are a lot of Cyclone fans and this just gives them more of a reason to come and cheer on the Energy," he said.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Iowa State Football Pro Day Wrap Up
Jerry Moses liked what he saw. Now he’s waiting to see what the scouts thought.
The Waterloo native and father of former Cyclone J.J. Moses watched his younger son and former ISU wide receiver Milan Moses work out for 25 NFL scouts Wednesday during Pro Day in Ames.
“It was fun,” the oldest Moses said. “I thought he (Milan) did pretty good today. Could have been a little better but overall I thought he did a good job.”
The highlight of his day came during a twenty minute session in which Moses, along with wide receiver Todd Blythe and tight end Ben Barkema caught passes for Bret Meyer.
The former Cyclone play caller completed 22-of-32 passes during the sesson and threw the ball strong, crisp, and comfortably.
“I felt good,” Meyer said. “I did everything I wanted to do. I felt like I helped myself a little bit.”
The Waterloo native and father of former Cyclone J.J. Moses watched his younger son and former ISU wide receiver Milan Moses work out for 25 NFL scouts Wednesday during Pro Day in Ames.
“It was fun,” the oldest Moses said. “I thought he (Milan) did pretty good today. Could have been a little better but overall I thought he did a good job.”
The highlight of his day came during a twenty minute session in which Moses, along with wide receiver Todd Blythe and tight end Ben Barkema caught passes for Bret Meyer.
The former Cyclone play caller completed 22-of-32 passes during the sesson and threw the ball strong, crisp, and comfortably.
“I felt good,” Meyer said. “I did everything I wanted to do. I felt like I helped myself a little bit.”
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Iowa State Football Pro Day
The Iowa State football team isn’t the only ones taking the field this week. The Cyclones host pro day tomorrow, with a number of former ISU players working out for NFL scouts coming to Ames. They’ll participate in a weight lifting session, 40-yard dash, and individual skill workouts.
So far, ISU officials have confirmed that only linebacker Alvin Bowen will be there, although former wide receiver Todd Blythe said last month he’ll work out. He hopes to improve on his 40-yard dash time of 4.61 seconds that he turned in at the NFL Scouting Combine last month in Indianapolis.
“I’m going to do everything again here and see if I can improve and move myself up,” Blythe said after the combine.
So far, ISU officials have confirmed that only linebacker Alvin Bowen will be there, although former wide receiver Todd Blythe said last month he’ll work out. He hopes to improve on his 40-yard dash time of 4.61 seconds that he turned in at the NFL Scouting Combine last month in Indianapolis.
“I’m going to do everything again here and see if I can improve and move myself up,” Blythe said after the combine.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Spring football
Spring football practice officially begins tomorrow. While Coach Gene Chizik will enter his second year at as head coach, there aren’t as many question marks going into this season as his first.
With the annual spring game just weeks away on April 19th, what are you looking forward to the most?
The quarterback battle between Austen Arnaud and Phillip Bates?
The emergence of Alexander Robinson at running back? Can J.J. Bass and Jason Scales challenge him for playing time?
There’s plenty to look forward to with it all starting tomorrow but what’s catching your eye?
With the annual spring game just weeks away on April 19th, what are you looking forward to the most?
The quarterback battle between Austen Arnaud and Phillip Bates?
The emergence of Alexander Robinson at running back? Can J.J. Bass and Jason Scales challenge him for playing time?
There’s plenty to look forward to with it all starting tomorrow but what’s catching your eye?
Friday, March 14, 2008
Live from the Big 12 tournament-Brackins and A&M seeing eye-to-eye
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Excited for next season's Iowa State men’s basketball team? You’re not the only one. Texas A&M assistant coach Mike Rohn sat next to me during the second round matchup of the Big 12 tournament between Nebraska and Kansas Friday.
His Aggies face Kansas State in an hour just a day after eliminating the Cyclones’ from the tournament with a 60-47 win.
He liked what he saw Thursday.
“They’ve got a bright future,” Rohn said.
Including freshman Craig Brackins who Rohn predicts will be a first-team all conference selection in the future.
Brackins sees great things for the rest of his team.
“We’ve learned a lot,” Brackins said. “I feel like the sky is the limit for us. I feel like we’re going to be tough next year. I can’t wait.”
His Aggies face Kansas State in an hour just a day after eliminating the Cyclones’ from the tournament with a 60-47 win.
He liked what he saw Thursday.
“They’ve got a bright future,” Rohn said.
Including freshman Craig Brackins who Rohn predicts will be a first-team all conference selection in the future.
Brackins sees great things for the rest of his team.
“We’ve learned a lot,” Brackins said. “I feel like the sky is the limit for us. I feel like we’re going to be tough next year. I can’t wait.”
Live from the Big 12 tournament- The end for Rahshon Clark
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-You could see the tears coming from Rahshon Clark's eyes as he left the court for the final time as a Cyclone Thursday. What you couldn't see was how proud he was.
"I'm not disappointed," Clark said. "We went out there and gave it everything we had. The guys never gave up; we tried our best and that's all I can ask for."
A week ago, I posed the questions to fans after the all-century team celebration, should Clark be mentioned with the likes of Fred Hoiberg and Kelvin Cato. In the lockeroom after the game, I asked him.
"I would love to be named one of those players," he said. "I really can't say, it's not for me to decide."
What is left for him to decide is what's next on the senior's agenda. He'll graduate with a degree in criminal justice. He said he isn't ready to give up basketball quite yet. That wasn't hard to tell as Clark was the last player in the lockeroom with his jersey on afterwards.
"Just see where basketball takes me," said Clark. "I'm not going to stop playing basketball just as of yet. I'm too young, I have to get going."
"I'm not disappointed," Clark said. "We went out there and gave it everything we had. The guys never gave up; we tried our best and that's all I can ask for."
A week ago, I posed the questions to fans after the all-century team celebration, should Clark be mentioned with the likes of Fred Hoiberg and Kelvin Cato. In the lockeroom after the game, I asked him.
"I would love to be named one of those players," he said. "I really can't say, it's not for me to decide."
What is left for him to decide is what's next on the senior's agenda. He'll graduate with a degree in criminal justice. He said he isn't ready to give up basketball quite yet. That wasn't hard to tell as Clark was the last player in the lockeroom with his jersey on afterwards.
"Just see where basketball takes me," said Clark. "I'm not going to stop playing basketball just as of yet. I'm too young, I have to get going."
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Around the horn, court-Live from the Big 12 Tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Just ran into Kevin Blackistone from Around the Horn. Blackistone, who has done work with the Dallas Morning News, is in town working with XM Satellite Radio covering the Big 12 tournament. He’ll be in the booth when the Cyclones’ take on Texas A&M at 8:30 p.m. tonight.
“I’ve watched some good Iowa State teams over the years,” Blackistone said.
Not quite the same type of team he said he’s seen this year.
“I’ve watched some good Iowa State teams over the years,” Blackistone said.
Not quite the same type of team he said he’s seen this year.
Live from the Big 12 Tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Looking for a little hope? No. 12 seed Colorado just upset Baylor 91-84 during the first round of the Big 12 tournament at the Spring Center Thursday. It’s an 8:30 p.m. tipoff tonight and walking around Kansas City I’ve caught a few fans with ISU gear on. Have you made the trip? Are you watching the game on television tonight hoping for another upset?
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Road Trip to Kansas City
Nick Paulson and I will be heading to the heart of America tomorrow for the start of the Big 12 tournament. The Cyclones kick off the nightcap with a 8:30 tip off against Texas A&M. It'll be our first trip covering the tournament there. It'll also be the first time in Kansas City for the Big 12 tournament for one other person, ISU coach Greg McDermott.
"I haven't had an opportunity to experience it personally yet, (but I'M) really looking forward to that," McDermott said. "We need any edge we can get."
Especially against an Aggies team that handed the Cyclones their worst home loss of the season with a 69-51 dismantling of ISU on Jan. 18.
Despite the opponent, McDermott sounded eager to get down to the Sprint Center to see what everything is about. They hit the road today.
"I'm really looking forward to it," he said. "I've heard so much about it and what an impact Iowa State fans have in Kansas City and i'll be fun to experience it first hand."
"I haven't had an opportunity to experience it personally yet, (but I'M) really looking forward to that," McDermott said. "We need any edge we can get."
Especially against an Aggies team that handed the Cyclones their worst home loss of the season with a 69-51 dismantling of ISU on Jan. 18.
Despite the opponent, McDermott sounded eager to get down to the Sprint Center to see what everything is about. They hit the road today.
"I'm really looking forward to it," he said. "I've heard so much about it and what an impact Iowa State fans have in Kansas City and i'll be fun to experience it first hand."
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Senior Day
Fans remember the dunks, I remember the first time I met Rahshon Clark.
The 6'6, 210 pound senior was shooing baskets near the hoop on media day. For twenty minutes, I talked with Clark about the upcoming season, the point guard battle, his relationship with former coach Wayne Morgan, and how easily it could have been for the Queens, NY native to jump ship during the coaching changes. He answered each quetion openly and honetly.
Today, Clark, along with Jiri Hubalek, Mark Currie, and Mike Smith, will play his final game at Hilton Coliseum.
"The season went by real fast. Four years went by fast," said Clark this past week in an interview with the Daily. "It seems like just yesterday I was a freshman."
That day could sum up Clarks' career as a Cyclone full of ups and downs.
A win against Kansas and an appearence in the NCAA tournament. A coaching change and the departure of friends Curtis Stinson, Will Blalock and Mike Taylor.
Clark will leave ISU as the only play in Big 12 history to record 1,000 points, 100 blocks, 100 steals, and 100 3 pointers in a career.
Iowa State honored it's All-Century team this year. Does Clark have a future spot on that roster?
The 6'6, 210 pound senior was shooing baskets near the hoop on media day. For twenty minutes, I talked with Clark about the upcoming season, the point guard battle, his relationship with former coach Wayne Morgan, and how easily it could have been for the Queens, NY native to jump ship during the coaching changes. He answered each quetion openly and honetly.
Today, Clark, along with Jiri Hubalek, Mark Currie, and Mike Smith, will play his final game at Hilton Coliseum.
"The season went by real fast. Four years went by fast," said Clark this past week in an interview with the Daily. "It seems like just yesterday I was a freshman."
That day could sum up Clarks' career as a Cyclone full of ups and downs.
A win against Kansas and an appearence in the NCAA tournament. A coaching change and the departure of friends Curtis Stinson, Will Blalock and Mike Taylor.
Clark will leave ISU as the only play in Big 12 history to record 1,000 points, 100 blocks, 100 steals, and 100 3 pointers in a career.
Iowa State honored it's All-Century team this year. Does Clark have a future spot on that roster?
Friday, March 7, 2008
State tournament time for recruits
Caught any of the state boy’s basketball tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines?
If not, there’s a pretty good one going on in Nebraska.
Cyclones’ recruit Wes Eikmeier scored 29 points as his team the Fremont Bergans Knights advanced to the second round of the Nebraska boy’s state tournament.
The 6’3 guard, was in town recently to catch a Cyclones game and followed that game up with a 35-point performance Friday to put the Knights into the championship game.
Not impressed by that? How about future ISU forward Justin Hamilton who helped lead his Lone Peak squad to back-to-back class 5A Utah state championships with a 10 points, six rebounds, and 10 block performance.
“These guys have great backgrounds,” said Cyclones’ assistant coach Jeff Rutter. “We’re anxious to have them here on campus and help us as we continue to move forward.”
If not, there’s a pretty good one going on in Nebraska.
Cyclones’ recruit Wes Eikmeier scored 29 points as his team the Fremont Bergans Knights advanced to the second round of the Nebraska boy’s state tournament.
The 6’3 guard, was in town recently to catch a Cyclones game and followed that game up with a 35-point performance Friday to put the Knights into the championship game.
Not impressed by that? How about future ISU forward Justin Hamilton who helped lead his Lone Peak squad to back-to-back class 5A Utah state championships with a 10 points, six rebounds, and 10 block performance.
“These guys have great backgrounds,” said Cyclones’ assistant coach Jeff Rutter. “We’re anxious to have them here on campus and help us as we continue to move forward.”
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Getting the offensive spark
Assistant coach Jeff Rutter said he thinks the best offensive game plan against Missouri is one off the dribble. Enter freshman Diante Garrett who is averaging 5.9 points and 2.8 assists per games.
“Diante Garrett gives us our best chance in that area of penetrating the defense and trying to create good scoring opportunities for his teammates,” Rutter said.
Garrett, who has started only three games for the Cyclones this season, has seen a steady rise in playing time this season, logging 29 minutes against Colorado Saturday.
The Cyclones will need any spark they can get with seniors Rahshon Clark and Jiri Hubalek still nursing injuries.
Garrett could be that match. In their last four losses, ISU has scored only 64 points.
“We’re really trying to have our guards find each other and create some shots that way,” Rutter said.
Do you think Garrett is the answer?
“Diante Garrett gives us our best chance in that area of penetrating the defense and trying to create good scoring opportunities for his teammates,” Rutter said.
Garrett, who has started only three games for the Cyclones this season, has seen a steady rise in playing time this season, logging 29 minutes against Colorado Saturday.
The Cyclones will need any spark they can get with seniors Rahshon Clark and Jiri Hubalek still nursing injuries.
Garrett could be that match. In their last four losses, ISU has scored only 64 points.
“We’re really trying to have our guards find each other and create some shots that way,” Rutter said.
Do you think Garrett is the answer?
Monday, March 3, 2008
Injury report
Word out of the Cyclones is that seniors Jiri Hubalek and Rahshon Clark were still nursing injuries. Hubalek, who has an injured ankle is expected to play Wednesday while Clark, who sat out of Saturday's game is still dealing with an injured knee. On Monday, Cyclones' assistant coach Jeff Rutter said Clark was, "questionable," for Wednesday's game.
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