2008-2009 Junior Varsity Player Profiles
#5 Ben Duea, G, 5-8, 135, Fr., Urbandale, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Waukee High School. Coach was Ross Donma. Led class 4A in made three-point baskets and steals as a senior. A member of the state champion 4x800 relay team as a senior. Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior and as a senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 13, 1989. Son of Jim and Christina Duea. An education major.
#10 Dave Fouch, G, 5-10, 150, So., Kirksville, Mo.
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of La Plata High School. Coach was father David Fouch. Named first team All-State as a senior. A member of the KDE All-Area team as team finished third in the state during senior season. Finished career as the second leading scorer in school history. Lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1988. Son of David and Janie Fouch. A criminal justice major. Twin brother Matt is a member of the Simpson basketball team.
#12 Nathan Sedlacek, G, 6-0, 170, Fr., Ft. Dodge, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Southeast Webster-Grand High School. Coach was Ryan Maehl. Named second team All-Conference as a senior and third team All-Conference as a junior. A three-time Academic All-Conference selection. Qualified for the state cross country and state track meets. Finished 18th at the state cross country meet as a junior. Lettered in baseball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 16, 1990. Son of Mike and Deb Sdelacek. Undecided upon a major.
#14 Michael Holmes, G, 5-11, 170, So., Snowmass, Colo.
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Aspen High School. Coach was Steve Ketchum. An honorable mention All-League selection as a senior. Team finished eighth in the state as a senior. Lettered in golf and track.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1989. Son of Stewart and Sandy Holmes. A biology major.
#20 Zack Barragan, G, 6-0, 175, Fr., Ankeny, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Ankeny High School. Coach was John Peterson. Named first team All-Conference, All-District, and team MVP as a senior. Chosen honorable mention All-Conference and Academic All-Conference as a junior. Selected second team All-Conference in football as a senior.
Personal: Born Mar. 19, 1990. Son of Thomas Barragan and Jennifer Peck. Undecided upon a major.
#22 Cameron Scott, F, 6-4, 195, Fr., Goodyear, Ariz.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Desert Edge High School. Coach was Joseph Babinski. Team won state championship as he was awarded team's "Mr. Scorpion" award during senior season. A three-year letterwinner.
Personal: Born Nov. 19, 1990. Son of Mark and Twila Scott. A business management major.
#24 Justin Kuiper, G, 6-0, 170, So., Sheldon, Iowa
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Sheldon High School. Coach was Claude Struve. Named second team All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in baseball, cross country, and golf. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1988. Son of Lyle and Tami Kuiper. A biology major.
#30 Jarrod Dircks, F, 6-2, 205, Jr., Knoxville, Iowa
2007-08 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
2006-07 (Freshman): Did not compete
High School: A 2005 graduate of Knoxville High School. Coach was Randy Wilson. Named first team All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in cross country, golf, and track.
Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1986. Son of Ross Strowig and Ellen Dircks. A computer information systems major.
#32 Tim Kunze, F, 6-2, 210, Fr., Ute, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Charter Oak-Ute High School. Coach was David Galvin. Named first team All-Conference and served as team captain as a senior. Chosen second team All-Conference in football. Lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born Sept. 25, 1989. Son of Darwin Crosgrove and Laura Holst. A business management major.
#40, Brett Smithart, F, 6-4, 170, So., Oskaloosa, Iowa
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Oskaloosa High School. Coach was Jeremy Chamberlin. Named Academic All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in golf.
Personal: Born May 22, 1989. Son of Larry and Christy Gay. Has a double major of math and computer science.
#42, Dylan Dinkla, G, 6-2, 185, Fr., Guthrie Center, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Guthrie Center High School. Coach was Randy Mohning. Named honorable mention All-Conference on two occasions. Received Iowa Banker's Association Athlete Acheiver Award for Class 1A. Selected Academic All-District twice in football. Earned second team All-Conference honors in golf. A two-time honorable mention All-Conference baseball selection. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 12, 1990. Son of Dwight and Brenda Dinkla. A biology major
#44, Nick Peters, F, 6-6, 225, So., Ft. Dodge, Iowa
2007-08 (Freshman): Named second team Academic All-Region for Iowa Central Community College.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Ft. Dodge High School. Coach was Bruce Hartley. Named second team All-Conference as a senior . Earned first team All-Conference honors in football as a senior. A state track meet qualifier.
Personal: Born Aug. 19, 1988. Son of Steve and Susan Peters. An elementary education major.
#50, Scott Blum, F, 6-3, 190, Fr., Marne, Iowa
High School: A 2008 graduate of Walnut High School. Coach was his father Andy Blum. Named first team All-Conference and first team All-Area during senior season. Averaged 16.7 points and 14.2 rebounds per game as a senior. Chosen second team All-Conference and second team All-Area as a junior. Selected second team All-District in football.
Personal: Born Apr. 11, 1990. Son of Andy and Lori Blum. A business major.
#52 JJ Vanderheiden, C, 6-6, 230, So., Glidden, Iowa
2007-08 (Freshman): Played in 14 varsity games. Averaged 2.9 points and 1.5 rebounds. Shot 55.6% (15-of-27) from the field. Posted six assists, three blocks, and three steals.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Glidden-Ralston High School. Coach was Kreg Lensch. A first team All-Conference selection as a senior, second team as a junior, and third team as a sophomore. Team MVP as a senior after leading team in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots. A two-time first team All-State selection in football. Qualified for the state track meet on two occasions. Lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born Nov. 3, 1988. Son of Randy and LuAnn Vanderheiden. A computer science major.
#54, Taylor Nederhoff, C, 6-6, 235, So., Wellsburg, Iowa
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of AGWSR High School. Coach was Russ Bahnzaf. Named first team All-Conference as a senior. Lettered in football. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born May 17, 1989. Son of Kent and Darla Nederhoff. Has a double major of economics and finance.