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2. Fred Hoiberg no longer just has a good team at Iowa State, he has a "program." How did this happen?
It started with transfers but it's been sustained because of Hoiberg. Once the Cyclones' program was able to get enough capable talent to be competitive, "The Mayor" shined. He's led his alma mater to two consecutive NCAA Tournaments and a third one seems more than likely after a 14-0 start this season. Hoiberg gives his players tremendous freedom and regularly allows them to play through their mistakes. You don't see that much in college basketball. Hoiberg has the demeanor and pedigree to be an NBA head coach, but is on his way to building a high-level program at Iowa State.
2. Fred Hoiberg no longer just has a good team at Iowa State, he has a "program." How did this happen?
It started with transfers but it's been sustained because of Hoiberg. Once the Cyclones' program was able to get enough capable talent to be competitive, "The Mayor" shined. He's led his alma mater to two consecutive NCAA Tournaments and a third one seems more than likely after a 14-0 start this season. Hoiberg gives his players tremendous freedom and regularly allows them to play through their mistakes. You don't see that much in college basketball. Hoiberg has the demeanor and pedigree to be an NBA head coach, but is on his way to building a high-level program at Iowa State.
