2021-22 NBA Iowa Connections

 

Here's my updated list for Iowa Connections on NBA teams.  Connections are sparser than the NFL, so I will only list teams with connections.  Looks like we are cheering for a Toronto / Denver Finals this year!  (Philly vs. either Lakers or Phoenix would be acceptable as well).

Note: Coaches in italics.

Note 2: Terry Stotts parted ways with Portland and did not return this year

Note 3: Joe Wieskamp and Luka Garza were added

Iowa State Cyclones : 7

Iowa Hawkeyes : 4

Ames : 2

Northern Iowa : 1

Buena Vista : 1

Iowa Energy : 1

3 - Toronto :             Nick Nurse (UNI), Trevor Gleeson (Iowa Energy), Nate Bjorkgren (Buena Vista)

2 - Chicago :     Tyler Cook (Iowa) , Matt Thomas (ISU)

2 - San Antonio:      Joe Wieskamp (Iowa),  Doug McDermott (Ames)

2 - Denver :         Monte Morris (ISU), Ryan Bowen (Iowa)

2 - Sacramento :     Harrison Barnes (Ames), Tyrese Haliburton (ISU)

1 - Philadelphia :    Georges Niang (ISU)

1 - Detroit :             Luka Garza (Iowa)

1 - Los Angeles Lakers :   Talen Horton-Tucker (ISU)

1 - Phoenix :     Abdel Nader (ISU)

1 - Houston :           Jeff Hornacek (ISU)