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The place to be for hoop life in Iowa. Growing the game one story at a time! Hoop Troop - Iowa High School Podcast #hoopsIowa #shootersshoot #jeansandjumpers linktr.ee/shooterstouch Des Moines, IA Joined January 2019-
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Former Drake G Atin Wright is transferring to North Texas. verbalcommits.com/players/atin-w…
Former Drake G Atin Wright is transferring to North Texas. verbalcommits.com/players/atin-w…
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We really enjoyed our experience this year in Moline. Small sample size but everything was great... parking, venue, staff and of course high level basketball. On the surface, sad for Moline... but excited to see how it goes at Xtream in '26! #hoopsIowa
We really enjoyed our experience this year in Moline. Small sample size but everything was great... parking, venue, staff and of course high level basketball. On the surface, sad for Moline... but excited to see how it goes at Xtream in '26! #hoopsIowa
BMart! Excited for the new challenge! But hate to see you go! #hoopsIowa
BMart! Excited for the new challenge! But hate to see you go! #hoopsIowa
Hard to lose good ones from the HS game… but excited for the next chapter Coach!
Hard to lose good ones from the HS game… but excited for the next chapter Coach!
The Storm found their guy!
Appears that @IowaWBB is gonna have to operate out of PR a lot more! #gettospots
Appears that @IowaWBB is gonna have to operate out of PR a lot more! #gettospots
We getting ready for some #NBA playoffs!! #hoopdreams
Big time!
Happy birthday @farokhmanesh5! #shootersshoot
Does anyone want to change their vote!?
Not the Big 12 school we thought... but ok.. do your thing KO!
Not the Big 12 school we thought... but ok.. do your thing KO!
This is tight... a lot of "unknowns" at this point for both programs!
This is tight... a lot of "unknowns" at this point for both programs!
LeBron's minutes in the 04 games 🤯
And... they are already sold out of these action figures!
And... they are already sold out of these action figures!
Bound Iowa @Bound_IA
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537K Followers 383 Following@ShootersTouchIA Many years in my usual spot in the first two directly across from the benches at State; PC’s ‘23 run sticks out as he was really fun to watch; engaged, animated, but always teaching
Blessed by the opportunity to rejoin the Dordt men’s basketball program. This school and program has meant a lot to me and my family. Coach Van Haaften is the best in the business, and we’re excited to be a part of a thriving campus! Go Defenders!
We are excited to announce JD Boer as our new assistant coach. We look forward to having JD back in our program this coming year. @JD_Boer
Congrats to former DMACC Head Coach Josh Sash on his new job at Drake! 🐻⬇️ @JoshSash
𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 Coach McCollum welcomes the first three assistants to his Drake Bulldogs coaching staff. #CultureWins #DSMHometownTeam
@ShootersTouchIA Been seeing rumblings that he could land in the ACC. Wake Forest would be a good fit in my eyes
LOVE THIS!!!! One of our faves!!!!!!!! Congrats @mayamcdermott_
𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 🏆 Congratulations to the birthday girl, Maya McDermott of @UNIwbb! #EverLoyal #1UNI #PESPYS24
@ShootersTouchIA Has the Valley ever had this much turnover ? Crazy
DrakeNation I love u guys💙 Thank you for everything.
Thank you Drake Nation
NEWS: Drake transfer guard Kevin Overton has committed to Texas Tech, he tells @On3sports. The 6-5 freshman averaged 11.3 PPG this season. on3.com/college/texas-…
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Our No. 1 pick 🤩 @CaitlinClark22 x @IndianaFever #Hawkeyes
Looks like a heck of a @ShootersTouchIA episode right there.
Two of the best to ever shoot it. Both played at Creighton. Kyle Korver here for Pacers-Hawks. Doug McDermott gonna take a few J’s today I bet.
@ShootersTouchIA Thx for the shoutout, and you’re welcome for the donation back!
Richter on utilizing the transfer portal:
@richterhoops he won’t disappoint
Richter on what it means to be a Division I head basketball coach for the 1st time: