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Nate Veldhuizen #0 |
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Washington High
Cedar Rapids, IA
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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 |
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Brad Burgus #3 |
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6'3"
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Clarke
Osceola, IA
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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. |
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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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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
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Dylan Diedrich #13 |
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6'1"
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Northeast
Charlotte, IA
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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. |
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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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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. |
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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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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
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Trevor Richardson #24 |
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6'2"
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Rockwell City-Lytton
Rockwell City, IA
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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
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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. |
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David Currie #32 |
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Odebolt-Arthur
Odebolt, IA
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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. |
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Woody Orne #44 |
Committed to South Dakota State
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6'6"
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Fairfield
Fairfield, IA
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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) |
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Alex Kramer #45 |
Committed to Upper Iowa University |
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Nashua-Plainfield
Nashua, IA
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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. |
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