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Baer to join all-State of Iowa team for “The Basketball Tournament”

StormHawk42

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One of the teams for the $2 million tournament this summer.

First four players for “Iowa United” are:
Baer
Tyrus McGee (ISU)
Reed Timmer (Drake)
Wes Washpun (UNI)

Too lazy to link from Twitter but apparently a few more guys TBA. Pretty cool I think.
 
Those games are fun to attend. If there is one within an hour or two, it's worth it.
 
This is a good idea. ISU's had a team but has had trouble filling it. I hope we can get some more big guys in there. Somebody like Aaron White would be a very good addition.
 
Aaron White is playing as well. He's on Team Hines. I don't know if that's the team Baer is on...
 
Please, someone explain this thing from the beginning. Is it a real tourny? When does it play? I'm not being sarcastic, first time i've heard of it.
 
Please, someone explain this thing from the beginning. Is it a real tourny? When does it play? I'm not being sarcastic, first time i've heard of it.
Real tourney since 2014. They get quite a few guys who were big in college but didn’t cut it in the NBA (I.e. Jimmer Fredette). $2 million and broadcast on ESPN.

Biggest difference is how they end the game. Last year they implemented the Elam ending, which is used to avoid intentionally fouling at end of games. When under 4 minutes left, the leading score + 7 is the “target score” in which if either teams get there, the game is over. Actually pretty enjoyable to watch that way.
 
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