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Iowa, UNI court Tritons' Alexander
by Brady Johnson
Basketball it its most basic fundamental is a game of putting the ball through the hoop. This is something sophomore guard Kurt Alexander does well; very well, to be exact.
The 6-2 sharp-shooter from Ontario, Canada, has been putting points on the board in a flurry and currently sit’s a top the ICCAC in individual scoring.
After a 43 point scoring barrage against Kirkwood, people outside the conference are starting to take notice.
Iowa, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Wichita State, California Northridge and California Riverside - all Division 1 schools - are in the process of actively recruiting Alexander.
“He is one of our success stories,” said men’s basketball coach Dennis Pilcher. “Nobody really knew about him out of high school. Now, everybody is coming out and showing interest.”
Alexander never played AAU basketball in high school, which prevented the bigger schools from seeing him. Alexander made the move from Canada to Fort Dodge because of his brother - who is currently a professional soccer player for Singapore - stay at Iowa Central on the soccer time here.
His freshman season was one that eventually evolved into significant playing time, as Alexander averaged nearly 11 points per contest after not starting at the beginning of the season.
This season, Alexander has simply exploded on offense to lead the conference in scoring with 20 points per contest.
After a 43 point performance against Kirkwood, Alexander had the attention of many basketball fans in the state - including Iowa fans, who saw their Hawkeyes score three points less then Alexander’s 43 earlier that week against Purdue.
“When I’m in the zone, the hoop can turn into an ocean,” said Alexander. “The first 15 minutes of the Kirkwood game, I remember looking up and seeing I had over 20 points already. It was crazy.”
The performance put Alexander’s name on a handful of Iowa basketball sites and message boards. Iowa assistant coach Chad Walthall attended the DMACC game to get a look at Alexander, and has also asked for tape on him.
With Alexander starting to heat up this season, additional coaches will likely be coming out to display interest in the guard including a handful of Missouri Valley Conference teams.
“UNI is in the top-25 right now. Iowa is Big Ten basketball - it’s weird thinking that I might have a chance to play for either of them,” said Alexander. “I’ll take my time with the process and make the right choice after the season.”
Alexander is currently leading the Tritons to a top-15 ranking as Iowa Central has won their past eight games.
Alexander said his plans for the future is to play DI basketball, and eventually play pro basketball overseas in a European league.
NEWS
Iowa, UNI court Tritons' Alexander
by Brady Johnson
Basketball it its most basic fundamental is a game of putting the ball through the hoop. This is something sophomore guard Kurt Alexander does well; very well, to be exact.
The 6-2 sharp-shooter from Ontario, Canada, has been putting points on the board in a flurry and currently sit’s a top the ICCAC in individual scoring.
After a 43 point scoring barrage against Kirkwood, people outside the conference are starting to take notice.
Iowa, Northern Iowa, Creighton, Wichita State, California Northridge and California Riverside - all Division 1 schools - are in the process of actively recruiting Alexander.
“He is one of our success stories,” said men’s basketball coach Dennis Pilcher. “Nobody really knew about him out of high school. Now, everybody is coming out and showing interest.”
Alexander never played AAU basketball in high school, which prevented the bigger schools from seeing him. Alexander made the move from Canada to Fort Dodge because of his brother - who is currently a professional soccer player for Singapore - stay at Iowa Central on the soccer time here.
His freshman season was one that eventually evolved into significant playing time, as Alexander averaged nearly 11 points per contest after not starting at the beginning of the season.
This season, Alexander has simply exploded on offense to lead the conference in scoring with 20 points per contest.
After a 43 point performance against Kirkwood, Alexander had the attention of many basketball fans in the state - including Iowa fans, who saw their Hawkeyes score three points less then Alexander’s 43 earlier that week against Purdue.
“When I’m in the zone, the hoop can turn into an ocean,” said Alexander. “The first 15 minutes of the Kirkwood game, I remember looking up and seeing I had over 20 points already. It was crazy.”
The performance put Alexander’s name on a handful of Iowa basketball sites and message boards. Iowa assistant coach Chad Walthall attended the DMACC game to get a look at Alexander, and has also asked for tape on him.
With Alexander starting to heat up this season, additional coaches will likely be coming out to display interest in the guard including a handful of Missouri Valley Conference teams.
“UNI is in the top-25 right now. Iowa is Big Ten basketball - it’s weird thinking that I might have a chance to play for either of them,” said Alexander. “I’ll take my time with the process and make the right choice after the season.”
Alexander is currently leading the Tritons to a top-15 ranking as Iowa Central has won their past eight games.
Alexander said his plans for the future is to play DI basketball, and eventually play pro basketball overseas in a European league.
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