19 & Under / 12th Grade Barnstormers

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Nate Veldhuizen   #0

     
 
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6'7"
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Washington High
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Profile:  Veldhuizen is an athletically-gifted big-man, very adept at running the floor, and able to defend both in the paint and on the perimeter.  At 6’7” and over 220 pounds, Nate is a force to be reckoned with inside, leading the 17U Barnstormers last year in shot-blocking and offensive rebounds...  Off the court, Nate has a 3.6 GPA, scored a 26 on his ACT, and is actively involved in many other school and church activities.

Video (courtesy iowapreps.com):

Nate Veldhuizen Highlights from 2005 Mid-America Classic

 
 

Brad Burgus   #3

     
 
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6'3"
190
Clarke
Osceola, IA
3
 
Profile:  Earned his third Varsity letter in 05-06 … Averaged 17.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game … Named first team all-conference and all-district … Voted team MVP … Carries a 3.4 GPA … Also plays tennis and baseball … Involved in band and FCA … Career highlight came when he put up 30 points on Albia.  
 

Matt Lesan   #12

Committed to Upper Iowa University

 
 
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6'3"
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Solon
Solon, IA
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Profile:  An intense competitor, Matt also plays baseball, runs track, and is the quarterback for his school's football team...  Matt started every game at shooting guard for the 2005 Iowa Mavericks, and was second on the team in points per game...  during the 2005 AAU season, Matt was named the MVP of the River City Shootout in Omaha, NE, and made all-tournament teams at the Mid-American Classic and Rim Rockers Summer Bash... As a sophomore, Matt led his Solon High School varsity squad in scoring with 18.4 ppg...  Matt was selected to the EIHC All-Conference team, and ranked #3 in the state (all classes) in free throws made.

Video Highlights (courtesy of ESPN):

Solon vs. Regina Hilights on ESPN's Top Ten Plays of the Week

 
 

Dylan Diedrich  #13

     
 
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6'1"
175
Northeast
Charlotte, IA
3
 
Profile:   Led the Rebels to a perfect conference record and title … lettered on the Varsity team for the second time … Averaged 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game … Named first team all-conference and all-district … Maintains a 3.1 GPA … Also plays football and golf … Growing he was active in the National Barrel Horse Association … Someday he would like to be a teacher/coach or working in criminal justice … Career highlight came when he poured in 27 points (including 4 3-pt goals) to defeat an undefeated Bellevue Marquette squad led by 7-ft UNI recruit Jordan Egelseder.  
 

Stephen Kirschbaum   #15

Committed to Minnesota State University

 
 
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6'4"
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Sheldon
Sheldon, IA
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Profile:  Best described as “smooth”, Kirschbaum started every game at point guard for the 17U Barnstormers, leading them in rebounds, assists, and steals, while ranking third on the team in points per game... As a sophomore, Stephen led his Sheldon school team to a 21-4 record, and was voted 1st team All Lakes Conference, and 1st team All-District...  In addition to his skills on the court, Stephen carries a 4.0 GPA and has already scored a 27 on his ACT.... Stephen was born on May 24, 1988.  
 

Jon Walburg   #21

Committed to Winona State University

 
 
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6'5"
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HMS
Hartley, IA
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Profile:  A very athletic, versatile player, Jon has the ability to play both inside and out...  Jon led the 2005 Iowa Mavericks team in scoring, while finishing second on the team in rebounding...  Jon was an all-conference selection his sophomore year, leading H-M-S in scoring and rebounding, averaging 18 points and 7 rebounds per game...  Jon has a 3.7 GPA in school, and is an active member in many other school, church, and community activities.

Video Highlights (courtesy of iowapreps.com):

Individual Highlights from 2005 Mid-American Classic

 

 
 

Trevor Richardson   #24

     
 
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6'2"
170
Rockwell City-Lytton
Rockwell City, IA
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Profile: Richardson is considered one of the state’s best man-to-man defenders, and was routinely called on to guard the Iowa Mavericks’ opponents top player...  Trevor led his Rockwell-City Lytton in scoring his sophomore year, leading them to a district championship and a berth to the State tournament...  led Rockwell City-Lytton to a 24-1 finish and back to the State tournament his junior year... Trevor is a two-time state qualifier in track, and was an all-district running back his sophomore and junior years in football... was named to the 2003 14U Iowa AAU All-Tournament team as an 8th grader.

Video (courtesy of iowapreps.com):

Trevor Richardson Highlights from 2005 Mid-America Classic

 
 

Neil Gross   #25

Committed to Upper Iowa University

 
 
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6'6"
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Harlan
Harlan, IA
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Profile:  An outstanding athlete who excels at all sports he plays, Neil was an instant contributor on the 2007 17U Barnstormers team... plays PF and C for Harlan, winning two state championships... also has been a star WR and pitcher on Harlan's state champion football and baseball teams.  
 

David Currie  #32

     
 
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6'3"
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Odebolt-Arthur
Odebolt, IA
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Profile:  An outstanding defender with deceptive athleticism, Currie is a two-year starter on Odebolt-Arthur’s basketball team, finishing second in scoring and rebounding both seasons...  A multi-sport athlete, Currie is also involved in football and golf for Odebolt-Arthur, has a 3.6 GPA, and is involved in many other community activities... David's brother Mark plays for the Iowa State University basketball team... David was born on March 21, 1989.  
 

Woody Orne  #44

Committed to South Dakota State (Football)

 
 
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6'6"
245
Fairfield
Fairfield, IA
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Profile:  Earned his second varsity letter in 04-05 … Averaged 15.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game as a sophomore … named second team all-conference as a junior… Made the AAU 15U state tourney all-tournament team … played in the Prime Time League the last two summers … Maintains a 3.1 GPA … Also plays football and track … real name is Victor Woodbury Orne III... would like to have a career in business … wareer highlight came when he went off for 27 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals against Kirksville … Woody eats ranch dressing on everything.

Orne Stories and Links:

Woody Orne profile on Rivals.com Recruiting Website

Orne:  A Beast on the Boards (February 2006, Rivals.com)

Orne Reaches 30-30 Club (February 2006, Fairfield Ledger) 

 
 

Alex Kramer   #45

Committed to Upper Iowa University

 
 
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6'7"
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Nashua-Plainfield
Nashua, IA
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Profile:  Has lead Nashua Plainfield in scoring the last three seasons, including over 25ppg his junior year... joined the Barnstormers program mid-year in 2007 after winning co-MVP of the Drake Basketball Camp with Matt Lesan... brother plays college basketball at Wartburg.  

Head Coach: 
Greg Stephen
Assistant Coaches: 
Jamie Johnson