15 & Under / 9th Grade Barnstormers

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Joe Ament   #34

     
 
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6'8"
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Beckman
Dyersville, IA
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Profile:  At 6'8" and possessing a 7'0" wingspan, Joe is a threatening figure on the defensive end... works out with a personal trainer at Mercy Acceleration in Cedar Rapids... played for Western Dubuque in Middle School before transferring to Beckman for High School... played on the JV at Beckman his freshman year.  
 

Jalen Barnes   #4

     
 
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5'9"
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NU High
Cedar Falls, IA
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July 3, 1992
Profile:  An outstanding leader and defender, Jalen will play PG for the 15U Barnstormers this season... Jalen has competed in AAU club basketball for the last two years... played varsity for the NU High Panthers as a freshman... cousin TrayVonn Wright is also on the 15U Barnstormers squad.  
 

Isaac Gardner    #32

     
 
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6'2"
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Washington
Washington, IA
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December 1, 1991
Profile:  A sweet shooting player with crafty moves around the basket, Isaac is a multi-dimensional wing player for the 15u/9th Grade Barnstormers squad...  Isaac's ability to shoot the ball really separates him from other players in his class...  a huge basketball fan, one of Isaac's favorite basketball memories is attending a camp with former Creighton and current NBA star Kyle Korver.  
 

Jon Keller     #23

     
 
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6'4"
170
Xavier
Cedar Rapids, IA
2
August 8, 1992
Profile:  Possessing both an outstanding midrange jumper and an excellent three point shot, Jon can put a lot of points on the board in a hurry... Jon plays both wing positions for the 15u/9th grade 'Stormers team... played on the sophomore team as a freshman at Xavier... favorite basketball memory is of attending the NCAA Tournament to watch UNI play in both Oklahoma and Wisconsin.  
 

Max Martino     #22

     
 
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6'4"
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Kennedy
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Profile:  A tall, smart combo guard, Max is counted on as one of the 15U Barnstormers best perimeter defenders... played in several tournaments with the 14U Barnstormers last year, including a championship at the Playground Warriors tournament in Wisconsin... started at PG on the sophomore team at Kennedy his freshman year.  
 

Tim Martinez    #1

     
 
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6'0"
165
Pleasant Valley
Bettendorf, IA
2
August 19, 1991
Profile:   A lightning-quick guard, Tim is often counted on to defend the opposing team's best guard... Tim is the nephew of former San Francisco 49er and All-Pro running back Roger Craig... also plays football and runs track... played varsity as a freshman for Pleasant Valley.  
 

Tyler Putz     #12

     
 
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6'0"
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Forest City
Forest City, IA
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June 7, 1991
Profile:  Tyler is a uber-quick guard with the ability to get to the hole and finish, or dish off to his teammates.  He is also an oustanding perimeter defender... started varsity as a freshman at Forest City... Tyler's brother Brett plays on the 'Stormers 17u/11th Grade team... wants to be a basketball coach or a pastor when he is older.  
 

Kellen Sweeney     #33

     
 
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5'10"
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Jefferson
Cedar Rapids, IA
2
September 14, 1991
Profile:  An extremely athletic guard that can finish, defend and rebound, Kellen will play both guard positions for the 15u/9th Grade 'Stormers team... Kellen played sophomore basketball as a freshman at Jefferson... Kellen also excels at baseball... brother Ryan Sweeney was drafted in the 2nd round of the MLB Draft, and plays for the Chicago White Sox.  
 

Will Roth    #21

     
 
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6'5"
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Linn Mar
Marion, IA
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March 14, 1992
Profile:  With a strong inside game and the ability to hit the outside shot, Will is a very versatile forward for the 15U/9th Grade Barnstormers team...  When he is not playing basketball, Will also participates in football and baseball for Linn-Mar... played sophomore basketball as a freshman at Linn Mar... favorite basketball memory was placing second at MAYB Nationals in 2006 with the 'Stormers... loves fried chicken.  
 

Nick Wilson     #44

     
 
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6'8"
215
West High School
Iowa City, IA
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December 21, 1991
Profile:  At 6'8" and 215-pounds, Nick is a true big man who controls the painted area of the floor at both ends... also plays baseball... favorite basketball player is Shaquille O'Neal... playing on the sophomore team this season at Iowa City West...  loves Mexican food.  
 

TrayVonn Wright     #20

     
 
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6'6"
170
West High School
Waterloo, IA
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Profile:  A long, athletic shot-blocker, TrayVonn excels in transition and on the defensive end of the court... played varsity as a freshman at Waterloo West High School... recorded a triple-double his fifth varsity game against rival Waterloo East, blocking 11 shots in the game... cousin Jalen Barnes is also on the Barnstormers 15U team.   

Head Coach: 
Greg Stephen
Assistant Coaches: 
Jamie Johnson, Steve Ferguson