ISU assistant Irvin leaves program

ISU assistant men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin will take a position on an ISU team next season. Unfortunately, the Chicago native is headed back to his home state and Illinois State University.

“I’ve always been a big fan of Missouri Valley Conference basketball, particularly Illinois State,” Irvin said in a statement released by the school. “I’ve always associated Illinois State with players that graduate and a rich tradition. Growing up in Chicago and working at both Loyola and DePaul, you can’t help but admire the program at Illinois State.”

Both Irvin and head basketball coach Larry Eustachy were unavailable for comment Monday.

Irvin spent one year at Iowa State under Eustachy, his former coach. Irvin played for Eustachy at Idaho, averaging 3.6 points per game and attaining the third-highest assist total on the team with 56.

-Jeff Raasch

ISU swimming signs top prep

Iowa’s 2001 state prep 100-meter backstroke champion, Jamie Wieben of Ankeny, has signed a national letter of intent to attend Iowa State University beginning in the fall of 2002, Head Coach Duane Sorenson announced.

At the 2001 IGHSAU Swimming and Diving Championships, Wieben swam to a first-place finish in the 100-meter backstroke, a second-place showing in the 100-meter freestyle and anchored the Hawks’ state champion 400 freestyle relay team. She also clocked the fastest backstroke split at the meet as a memeber of Ankeny’s third-place 200-meter medley relay team. Wieben will compete in freestyle and backstroke events for the Cyclones.

– ISU media relations

Parks and Rec holds tournament

The Ames Parks and Recreation department will hold the 6th annual Main Street Station’s Basketball Jamboree on Saturday, July 6. The tournament will take place in downtown Ames at the Main Street Station parking lot, just west of Clark Street. Games will be played on half-court with three players plus a substitute on each team.

Divisions are available for males and females from age 10 to 30+. Registration received through June 10 is $60 and late registration from June 11-21 is $75.

For more information, call Ames Parks and Recreation at 239-5350.

-Jeff Raasch

Parks and Rec holds golf lessons

Adult golf lessons are being conducted courtesy of the Ames Parks and Recreation department this month. The lessons will be held at the Veenker Golf Course driving range and will meet a total of six times. All classes will be 60 minutes in length and are taught by Chris Seaboch, Assistant Golf Professional at Veenker Golf Course. The first session takes place from June 17-27, while other summer sessions will take place in the future.

The class also features a free 9-hole pass to Homewood Golf Course. The cost for each session is $77 for Ames residents and $87 for non-residents. Golf clubs will be provided for those in need.

For more information, call 239-5350.

-Jeff Raasch