Head coach Hoiberg had only been at the helm for three seasons before he was let go. One of the most beloved college players to…
Head coach Hoiberg had only been at the helm for three seasons before he was let go.
One of the most beloved college players to commandeer the basketball court at Iowa State University in Ames thrilled his fans when he returned to coach his former college basketball team.
Fred Hoiberg grew up in Ames, a stand-out player in high school who ended up being pursued by the local Division 1 college. He captured the hearts of his female classmates and drew a legion of fans and followers while earning numerous awards and accolades as an ISU Cyclone, even wracking up a career-high 41 points in one game.
Hoiberg was a second-round NBA draft pick (52nd overall) by the Indiana Pacers in 1995. After playing professional basketball for 10 years for the Pacers, Bulls and the Timberwolves, Hoiberg returned to his hometown where fans couldn’t get enough of the ISU alum.
