2009-10 Player Profiles 

#5 Zack ​Barragan, G, 6-0, 175, So., Ankeny, Iowa

2008-09 (Freshman): Played in 19 games, starting six… avergaed 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game… led team in FT percentage (.844).
High School: A 2008 graduate of Ankeny High School… Coached by 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.

Career Highs
Points: 11, vs. Buena Vista, 1/24/09
Rebounds: 6, vs. Central, 1/21/09
Assists: 6, vs. Dubuque, 1/28/09
Steals: 2, vs. Loras, 1/10/09
Blocks: 1, vs. Buena Vista, 12/3/08


#10 Dave ​Fouch, G, 5-10, 160, Jr., Kirksville, Mo.

2008-09 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games… averaged 2.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game.
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2007 graduate of La Plata High School...coached by 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 and accounting minor...twin brother Matt is a member of the Simpson basketball team.

Career Highs
Points: 9, vs. Central, 2/11/09
Rebounds: 6, vs. Central, 2/11/09
Assists: 4, vs. Wartburg, 2/7/09
Steals: 4, vs. Loras, 2/18/09


#12 Elijah Knox, G, 6-2, 160, Fr., Chicago, Ill.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Cactus Shadows High School, Scottsdale, AZ… coached by Durk Walker … two-year varsity starter … named honorable mention all-region as a junior … selected 2nd team all-region as a senior.
Personal: Born Mar. 29, 1991 … son of Eugene and Yvonne Knox … a business administration major.


#14 Brandon Sharp, G, 5-9, 165, Jr., Grinnell, Iowa

MidAmerican Nazarene University: Pioneers won the conference and reached the NAIA division two final four as a freshman … as a sophomore the Pioneers again won their conference and reached the NAIA division one final four.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Grinnell High School … coached by Scott Sharp … four-year letterwinner … received 2nd team all-conference, 1st team all-district as a senior … team won conference and finished 3rd at state as a junior … team placed 4th at state as senior … also lettered in football, track, and baseball … three-year all-district selection in football … four-year state track qualifier … involved in FCA, choir, student ambassadors, and speech.
Personal: Born May 18, 1988 ... son of Scott and Lisa Sharp … an elementary education major.


#20, Matt ​Fouch, G, 5-10, 160, Jr., Kirksville, Mo.

2008-09: (Sophomore): Played in all 25 games, starting 19… averaged 6.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists… led team with 38 steals…second on the team in minutes played (571).
2007-08 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity… appeared in two varsity games scoring five points.
High School: A 2007 graduate of La Plata High School… coached by father David Fouch… earned all-state and all-district honors as a senior… named conference MVP as a junior and as a senior… a member of the KDE All-Area team as team finished third in the state during senior season… ended career as school's all-time leading scorer… named second team all-conference in baseball as a senior.
Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1988… son of David and Janie Fouch… a sports administration major and management minor …twin brother Dave is a member of the Simpson basketball team.

Career Highs
Points: 18, vs. Luther, 1/7/09
Rebounds: 6, (2x) vs. Wartburg, 2/7/09
Assists: 6, vs. Presentation College, 11/29/09
Steals: 4, three times
Blocks: 1, twice

#22 Justin Kuiper, G, 6-1, 180, Jr., Sheldon, Iowa

2008-09 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity … appeared in one varsity game.
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.

#24 Andrew ​Dau, F, 6-4, 195, Sr., Primghar, Iowa

2008-09 (Junior): Named to the IIAC All-Academic Team … played in all 25 games, starting 23… averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game… recoreded 44 assists.
2007-08 (Sophomore): Played in 25 games… averaged 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds.
2006-07 (Freshman): Played in 22 games… averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
High School: A 2006 graduate of South O'Brien High School… coached by Craig Douma… chosen academic all-state and first team all-conference as a senior… qualified for the state cross country and state track meets… selected first team all-conference in baseball as a senior.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1987… son of Larry and Jean Dau… a double major in computer science and math.

Career Highs
Points: 16, vs Coe College, 2/21/09
Rebounds: 8, vs. Univ. of Dallas, 11/28/08
Assists: 4, (2x) vs Buena Vista, 2/6/07
Blocks: 2, vs. Buena Vista, 1/24/09
Steals: 3, (3x) vs. Univ. of Dallas, 11/28/09

#30 Kenny Lents, 6-1, 190, Sr., Greenfield, Iowa

2008-09 (Junior): Did not participate.
2007-08 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson Junior Varisty … appeared in one varisty game, scoring two points.
2006-07 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varisty.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Nodaway Valley High School … coach was Darrell Burmeister … chosen first team All-Conference as a senior after team won 2A State Championship … chosen second team All-Conference as a junior … holds school record for longes football interception return (94 yards) … a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Nov. 10, 1987 … son of Mark and Jayne Lents … an athletic training major with a minor in excerciese science.

#32 Ryan Stumbo, G, 6-2, 180, Fr., Laurens, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of Laurens-Marathon High School … coached by Matt Winter … a three-year letterwinner … team finished fourth at state senior year … named first team all-conerence, second team all-state, and academic all-state … also three-year letterwinner in football, track, and baseball … member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Jan. 29, 1991 … son of Brett and Danelle Stumbo … a history major and secondary education minor.

#34 Anthony Miller, G, 6-1, 185, Fr., Sacramento, Calif.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Buena High School in Arizona … received honor roll recognition four times … two-year varsity letterwinner … team captain and mvp as a senior … team was division champions and reached the final four in 2009.
Personal: Born Dec. 14, 1990 … son of Brodrick Miller and Cynthia Kirk … is undecided upon a major.

#40 Peter ​Jorgensen, F, 6-9, 205, Sr., Bettendorf, Iowa

2008-09 (Junior): Appeared in 21 varsity games … averaged 0.9 points and 0.7 rebounds per game … averaged 6.1 minutes … had five blocks and three assists.
2007-08 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 varsity games ... Averaged 1.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game ... Made five steals, blocked four shots, and had two assists.
2006-07 (Freshman): Played in 13 varsity games, scoring 10 points ... Grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked two shots.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Bettendorf High School ... Coached by Kevin Skillet ... A member of Bettendorf's state championship winning team during junior season ... Helped Bettendorf win a state title in soccer as a freshman.
Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1987 ... Son of Alan and Jill Jorgensen ... A physics major.

Career Highs
Points: 6, vs Grand View, 12/3/07
Rebounds: 4, vs Grand View, 12/3/07
Assists: 2, vs Cornell College, 1/20/07
Steals: 2, vs Luther, 12/5/07
Blocks: 2 (4X), vs. Cornell, 1/31/09

#42 Tim ​Dunlavy, C, 6-5, 230, Sr., Bettendorf, Iowa

2008-09 (Junior): Named first team all-conference for second straight year… started all 25 games… led team in scoring (16.2), rebounding (6.8), field goal percentage (.484) and minutes played (30.1).
2007-08 (Sophomore): Named first team all-conference… led team in scoring (15.9), rebounding (6.8), field goal shooting (.534), and made field goals (150). 2006-07 (Freshman): Finished fourth on the squad in scoring with a 5.8 points per game average… averaged 3.2 rebounds per game… charted 19 steals and 17 assists.
2006-07 (Freshman): Finished fourth on the squad in scoring with a 5.8 points per game average… averaged 3.2 rebounds per game… charted 19 steals and 17 assists.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Bettendorf High School. Coached by Kevin Skillett… chosen first team all-conference, all-district as a senior… earned academic all-state and first team all-conference honors in football as a senior… a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1987… son of Tim and Michelle Dunlavy… a business major.

Career Highs
Points: 32, vs. Grinnell, 11/25/07
Rebounds: 15, vs. Dubuque, 2/2/08
Assists: 5, vs. Luther, 1/27/07
Blocks: 2, vs. Wartburg, 2/7/09
Steals: 4, vs. Buena Vista, 1/23/08

#44 John Cord, 6-5, 185, Fr., Atlantic, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of Atlantic High School … coached by Steve Blazek … named to the All-Western Iowa basketball team as a junior and senior … selected 1st team all-conference, academic all-conference, and all-district as a senior … team named 2009 district champions … also lettered in baseball and track … shuttle hurdle team placed 1st at state as a junior … state long jump runner-up as a senior … track conference champions in 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Personal: Born Jan. 8, 1991 … son of Bob and Pam Cord … a double major in secondary education and sports management … member of the Simpson track team.

#50 Robert King, C, 6-6, 225, Fr., Glenwood, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of Glenwood Community High School … named 1st team all-conference, All-Mills County, and received student-athlete award as a junior … selected 1st team all-conference, All-Mills County, honorable mention all-state and received student-athlete award as a senior … also lettered in tennis and track … active in community service and a member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1990 … son of Ken and Mary Pat King … is undecided upon a major.

#52 JJ ​Vanderheiden, C, 6-6, 230, Jr., Glidden, Iowa

2008-09 (Sophomore): Participated on the Simpson Junior Varsity … played in three varisty games … averaged 1.3 points and 1 rebound … had one block.
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.

Career Highs
Points: 8, vs Central, 1/21/08
Rebounds: 5, vs Coe, 2/20/08
Assists: 1, Four Times
Blocks: 1, Three Times
Steals: 1, Three Times

#54 Taylor ​Nederhoff, C, 6-6, 235, Jr., Wellsburg, Iowa

2008-09 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson Junior Varisty … appeared in nine varsity games … grabbed four rebounds and had one assist.
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 marketing and finance.

Scott Blum, F, 6-3, 190, So., Marne, Iowa

2008-09 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
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 marketing major with a minor in coaching.

Rawley Butler, F, 6-6, 225, So., Lakeport, Calif.

Silver Lake College: A member of the basketball team.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Clear Lake High School in California … named Record Bee All-Tournament as a sophomore … team was league champion as a junior … selected team captain and Potter Valley All-Tournament as a senior … also lettered in tennis, cross country, swimming, and track.
Personal: Born May 12, 1990 … son of Dave Butler and Jean Markham … a double major in history and Spanish … grandfather Richard was a 1946 graduate of Simpson College.

Jeremy James, F, 6-6, 185, Fr., St. Charles, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of I-35 High School … coached by Nathan Rankin … two-year letterwinner … named most improved as a sophomore … selected academic all-conference as a senior … also lettered in track..
Personal: Born Feb. 27, 1991 … son of Bill and Sharon James … is undecided upon a major.

Matt Larson, G, 6-2, 195, Fr., Spencer, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of Spencer High School … coached by Bob Hoak … two-year letterwinner in basketball … also lettered in football and track … involved as a high school mentor and active in Spanish Club and National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1990 …son of Winton and Marshar Larson … an accounting major.

Jory McDowell, G, 6-0, 165, Fr., Steamboat Rock, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of AGWSR High School … coached by Russ Banzaf … named all-conference as sophormore, junior and senior … earned all-district honors as junior and senior … selected all-state as a senior … four-year letterwinner in football, baseball and track … named all-district in football as junior and selected all-conference in baseball as sophomore and senior.
Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1990 … son of Jim and Deb McDowell … is undecided upon a major.

Taylor Rogers, F, 6-4, 190, Fr., South Sioux City, Neb.

2009 (Football): Led Simpson in touchdowns receptions (11) and receiving yards (505).

Collin Stark, F, 6-3, 195, Fr., Greene, Iowa

High School: A 2009 graduate of North Butler High School … named second all-conference and a member of the North Iowa All-Star game as a senior and honorable mention as a junior… also lettered in football and was an all-conference golfer… selected academic all-district in football as a senior … receipient of Bernie Saggau Award … involved in National Honor Society, student council, band, choir, jazz band, select choir.
Personal: Born Oct. 14, 1990 … son of Douglas and Sara Stark … an elementary education major and a Spanish minor.

Tyson Unkrich, F, 6-4, 195, Sr., Swedesburg, Iowa

2008-09 (Junior): A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity … also a member of the Simpson football team.
2007 (Sophomore): A member of the Simpson football team.
2006 (Freshman): A member of the Simpson football team.
2005 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt at NCAA Division I Iowa State football.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School ... Coach was Bob Jensen ... Chosen first team All-State, first team All-Conference, first team All-District, and Academic All-District as a senior ... A first team All-District selection in basketball ... A state track meet placewinner in the long jump and 400m.
Personal: Born May 4, 1986 ... Son of Stanley and Valerie Unkrich ... A marketing major.

 

Last Updated: 11/17/09