Farokhmanesh--Ali Fredrick (Student--2008)

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# Title Date Summary
1 What causes all of this madness in March?
Northern Iowan 118:42, p.7
The men's basketball coach looks back on the 2009-10 season when the basketball team made it far in the NCAA Tournament; photo.
2 Farokhmanesh's journey after Sweet 16
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.6
Potter explores UNI alum Ali Farokhmanesh's career after playing men's basketball in the Sweet 16; photos.
3 Sweet 16 team enshrined in UNI HOF
Northern Iowan 116:7, p.1
The UNI men's basketball team from 2009-2010 returned to UNI and was inducted into the UNI Athletics Hall of Fame. The Sweet 16 team made UNI history when they beat the Kansas Jayhawks in March 2010; photo.
4 Sweet 16 team Hall of Fame-bound
Northern Iowan 116:6, p.1
The 2009-2010 men's basketball team, including members Ali Farokhmanesh, Adam Koch, Kwadzo Ahelegbe, Johnny Moran, Lucas O'Rear, and Jordan Eglseder will return to campus to be inducted into the UNI Hall of Fame. During the 2009-10 season, Farokhmanesh made a crucial three-point shot in the final 35 seconds of the game, securing a legendary victory over the number one seed Kansas Jayhawks. Although the Panthers didn't advance to the Elite Eight, the Sweet 16 run is a significant moment in UNI sports history; photos.
5 Top 3 upcoming games to watch
Northern Iowan 116:3, p.6
The upcoming men's basketball games against West Virginia, Bradley, and Loyola will be ones to watch after the Panthers' close calls in previous games; photo.
6 Panthers drop two, look towards MVC Tourney
Northern Iowan 115:40, p.9
The men's basketball team lost their final home game of the season to Loyola, 56-55, and their final game of the season to Indiana State, 71-54.
7 Student support in basketball: then & now
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.8

O'Brien discusses the enthusiasm and attendance at men's basketball games and contrasts it to the mediocre attendance during the 2009-2010 season, when the Panthers made the Sweet Sixteen.

8 Panther pride alive and well in Europe
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.8
A number of former UNI basketball players are playing professionally in Europe; photo.
9 Playing defense for UNI athletics
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.6
Author supports the continuation of support for athletics at UNI, even though she is not a fan. Studies are cited that show the influence athletics has on a university or college; photo.
10 Five great NCAA Tournament games of the past 10 years
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.8
Writer's choice of great basketball games. The top choice, of course, was the UNI victory over Kansas.
11 UNI tips off season at Old Dominion
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.13
Men's basketball team travels to Norfolk, Virginia, for the opening of the 2011-2012 season. Several freshmen will be counted on for their contributions to the team; photo.
12 Historic Commencement
Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.2
A look at the work involved in arranging the spring 2011 Commencement; photo.
13 One-on-one with Ali Farokhmanesh
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.21
Star of the UNI sweet sixteen team responds to Brad Eiler's questions; photo.
14 McDermott returns to Cedar Falls Wednesday
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.7
Greg McDermott and his son, Doug, return to the McLeod Center. They will be joined by members of the Creighton Bulldogs. The former coach turned the fortunes of men's basketball around. Greg had signed with the Panthers, but followed his father.
15 Panthers express high expectations for upcoming season
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.13
The mentality of the men's basketball team is very competitive. Team expects to contend for the conference championship and a bid to the NCAA tournament; photo.
16 Looking back at Panther legends
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.13
Ali Farokhmanesh, Kurt Warner, Joey Woody, and Greg McDermott remembered as past greats in UNI athletics. Other memorable graduates mentioned; photo.
17 Reliving a spring break for the ages
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.12
Basketball team's victory over number one ranked Kansas in the NCAA tournament relived; photo.
18 Ryan's Rants: proud to be a Panther
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.9
Panther pride shows after loss to Iowa State; proud of the university and athletic teams; photo.
19 The importance of athletics
Northern Iowan 107:7, p.7
The effects of the men's basketball team's victory over Kansas in the NCAA noted. School spirit increases and the local economy both have a direct correlation to the events on the athletic field; photo.
20 Ryan's rants: This summer in sports
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.25
Baseball, UNI winning an ESPY, and the Thomas family being recognized at the ESPY Awards were highlights of the summer.
21 An afternoon with Little ESPY
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.24
Borrowing the ESPY for a private photo shoot causes at uproar in the coach's offices. Adam Koch and Ali Farokhmanesh returned the "borrowed trophy" to solve the mystery; photo.
22 Panthers catch attention at the ESPY awards
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.23
Winning the ESPY for the "biggest upset" for the Panthers defeat of Kansas in the NCAA basketball tournament made people aware of UNI.
23 UNI hosts exhibit at Iowa State Fair, Aug. 12-22
ESPY Award on display Saturday, Aug. 14

Public Relations News Release 2010:6, p.1
The men's basketball team, which made its first NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance this year, will hand out commemorative posters highlighting the men's and women's basketball teams' record-breaking seasons.
24 UNI's victory over Kansas listed as Best Upset candidate at ESPY Awards
Northern Iowan 106:58, p.1
Colin McDonough believes that the UNI upset has a good chance of winning; photo.
25 Panther athletics look to captivate the state
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.
Athletic programs at UNI had wonderful success in 2009-2010. The McLeod Center and the UNI-Dome have attracted crowds like never before; photo.
26 Seniors Koch, Farokhmanesh look toward uncertain futures
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.12
Seniors from this year's men's basketball team may extend their playing days in Europe, but must wait until August.
27 Brad's Sports Blurb
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.12
Top five sporting events of 2009-2010 school year; photo.
28 Brad's sports blurb; top 10 UNI sporting events of the '09-10 school year
Northern Iowan 106:52, p.8
Cites football game against Iowa, softball game against Drake, and men's basketball games against Iowa State, Missouri State, and Southern Illinois.
29 Farokhmanesh, Koch represent UNI during Final
four festivities

Northern Iowan 106:46, p.9
Ali will compete in the three point shooting contest and Adam will compete in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Reese's College All-Star Game and honored as a finalist for the Lowe's Award; photo.
30 Spartans end Panthers' historic run
Northern Iowan 106:45, p.8
Michigan State defeated UNI, 59-52 in the first round of the "Sweet Sixteen" of the NCAA men's basketball tournament; photo.
31 Brad's Sports Blurb
Northern Iowan 106:45, p.8
A recap of a March that has been full of Madness. NCAA tournament revisited.
32 Athletically minded
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.2
Questions funding of athletics. Notes value of athletics for drawing the student body, the alumni, and the community together.
33 Men's basketball coach agrees to 10 year deal at UNI
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.1
Ben Jacobson receives a raise in salary and extends his contract for ten years; photo.
34 Panthers look for a "sweet" performance
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.
Men's basketball team upset Number 1 ranked Kansas and now will play Michigan State in the "Sweet Sixteen" of the NCAA basketball tournament; photo.
35 UNI shocks No. 1 ranked Kansas
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.
Men's basketball team defeats Kansas, 69-67; photo.
36 Ali's three creates celebrity
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.
The final three-point shot of Ali Farokhmanesh during the Panther win over Kansas has made UNI a household name in the entire country; photo.
37 Brad's sports blurb special edition
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.
An estimated crowd of one thousand attended the pep rally that sent the basketball team off to St. Louis for its game with Michigan State; photo.
38 Probable starting lineups for UNI and Michigan State
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.
Starting fives for UNI and Michigan State; photo.
39 Panthers win second straight MVC Tournament
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.11
Men's basketball team defeats Wichita State, 67-52, in the championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament; photo.
40 Panthers look to defend
Northern Iowan 106:41, p.1
Men's basketball team begins the journey of defending champion of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Panthers play the Drake Bulldogs in a first round game; photo.
41 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 106:40, p.9
Scenes from the final home basketball game of the 2009-2010 season; photo.
42 Panthers finish regular season undefeated at home
Northern Iowan 106:40, p.10
Men's basketball team finishes the regular season with a win at home against Illinois State, 61-55. Senior were honored and the net was cut down in honor of the team going undefeated at home for the first time in history; photo.
43 Panthers break school record for wins
Northern Iowan 106:38, p.8
Men's basketball team wins twenty-four games for the first time in history. A victory in the last game of the regular season would allow the team to establish a new record for consecutive wins at home; photo.
44 Panthers clinch regular season conference title
Northern Iowan 106:37, p.8
Men's basketball team defeats Creighton, 70-52. Team wins the Missouri Valley Conference title outright for the first time in history. Team will play Old Dominion in a bracket buster game; photo.
45 Panther athletics in full force
Northern Iowan 106:35, p.8
Men's and women's basketball teams compete against Bradley. Women's swimming at conference championships, wrestling returns home, softball hosts Dome Classic, tennis team at home, and the track and field teams are in Ames; photo.
46 Panthers stop streaking Bulldogs
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.9
Basketball team defeats Drake, 67-51; photo.
47 Shockers outplay newly-ranked Panthers
Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.6
Wichita State defeated the men's basketball team, 60-51; ended UNI's fifteen game winning streak.
48 Panthers win, fortunately
Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.11
Basketball continues winning ways with a 52-50 win over Bradley. This was their fourteenth victory in a row; photo.
49 Blizzard conditions fail to cool Panther shooting
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.11
Basketball team defeats Iowa, 67-50; photo.
50 Panthers out-hustle Cyclones
Northern Iowan 106:25, p.11
Men's basketball team defeats Iowa State, 63-60.