Sloter, a 6-foot-7-inch guard from Ames High School, was selected first team All-Conference as a junior and senior; was named All-League CIC as a senior; and was the winner of the Richard Agard Award through Ames High that honors an exceptional individual who excels in both leadership and performance in the sport of basketball.

 

“Justin is a highly skilled basketball player,” Larson commented.  “He is a very good shooter especially from behind the arc.”

 

During his senior season, Sloter scored 310 points - an average of 14.9 per a contest- and had 120 total rebounds – 5.8 per game.  Sloter has broken into the top ten in several categories in Ames High School History; 6th in career scoring, 7th in career rebounds and 9th in offensive performances in a game with 33 points.

 

“Sloter came from a very good high school program at Ames and Coach Downs,” said Larson.  “He understands how to play and has great length which makes him versatile.  I’m glad he will be a Laker next year.”  

Justin is the son of Mike and Karen Sloter.

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

Fellow Ames High Athlete and Justin Sloter Signing Letter Of Intent

 

 

 

 

Boggs, a 6-foot-3-inch guard from Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, S.D., was selected to the All-City team last year after being a critical piece to the Rough Riders 23-2 season; going undefeated in conference play, a district championship, and finishing third at the state tournament.

 

“Brandon comes from an outstanding high school program in Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Coach Taylor,” Larson said.  “He is a strong physical wing with good size.  The knowledge he gained in high school has made him a very good motion player who can defend and rebound.”

 

During his senior season, Boggs averaged 11 points; 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals; and 1 assist per game.  He shot 47% from the field and 73% from the free throw line.

 

“We are looking forward to having Brandon as a Laker next season,” Coach Larson commented.  “He also played for Southwest Minnesota Stars AAU program under the direction of Ross and Ryan Reitsma with previous signee Jeff Decock; should bring some instant chemistry which is nice to have with incoming athletes.”

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

 

Groce, a 6-foot-3-inch guard from Brown Deer High School in Brown Deer Wisc., was selected first team All-Woodland Conference and was conference player of the year runner up as a senior.

 

“D’Sean comes from a very good high school program where they won a lot of games,” Larson said.  “He is a long and very skilled player who can shoot the ball well.  This, plus his basketball knowledge, has our coaching staff excited about Groce being a Laker the next two years.” 

 

During his senior season, Groce  scored 373 points, an average of 14.9 points a contest Groce helped lead Brown to a 21– 4 overall record this past season.

 

D’Sean is the son of Leon Groce and Michelle Wright.

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

 

Vasileios, a 6-foot-7-inch forward from Greece is a transfer from NCAA Division II University of Sioux Falls.

 

“Bill will provide us a strong physical presence on the floor coming in with a college ready body,” Larson commented.  “He has a very good understanding of college basketball having played at the University of Sioux Falls.  This understanding will help him immediately at Iowa Lakes.”

 

During his final season in Greece, Vasileios played for Aiolos Trikalon Under -18 team averaging 23 points a contest while grabbing 8 rebounds per game as well. 

 

“Bill is a great young man, who is a strong student, and has a desire to become a better basketball player,” Larson said.  “All of these traits are what we look for in student athletes in the men’s basketball program.  We are thrilled to add him to the mix.”

 

Makris is the son of Themis and Vaia Vasileios.

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

 

Janssen, a 6-foot-8-inch Center from Calamus-Wheatland High School in Wheatland, IA., was selected first team All-Big East Conference as a senior as well as Second team All Eastern Iowa–from the Quad City Times.

 

During his senior season, Janssen  scored 300 points, an average of 14.3 points a contest while grabbing 253 rebounds, 12 rebounds per contest. Janssen helped lead Calamus-Wheatland to a 10– 13 overall record this past season.

 

“Jake will provide us with a big physical presence inside.  He moves very well and has a good skill level.  He is a great fit at Iowa Lakes and I’m excited to coach him next year.” Commented head coach Troy Larson.

 

Jake is the son of Merlyn & Stephanie Shocker and the late Bruce Janssen.

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

 

Traylor, a 6-foot-6-inch forward from Worthington High School in Worthington, Minn., was selected first team All-Southwest Conference as a senior as well as first team All-Area from the Worthington Daily Globe.

 

During his senior season, Traylor scored 450 points, an average of 17.3 points a contest while grabbing 286 rebounds, 11 rebounds per contest. Traylor helped lead Worthington to a 17 – 9 overall record this past season.

 

“Morgan comes from an outstanding program with Coach Vorwald.  He understands how to play hard and has good basketball sense.  He really runs the floor, is bouncy, and will be able to chase balls for us.”  Commented Head Coach Troy Larson.

 

Morgan is the son of Randy & Juana Traylor.

 

Iowa Lakes Men’s basketball is coming off an outstanding 2012 – 2013 in which the Lakers won the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) regular season title for the first time in school history.  The Lakers also won the Region 11 championship resulting in Iowa Lakes 4th national tournament appearance.  The Lakers are coached by Troy Larson, who is entering his 7th year at Iowa Lakes with an overall record of 122 – 67.  Iowa Lakes returns four players from the 2012 – 2013 team.

 

“Well deserved honor for Deondre,” said Iowa Lakes Head Coach Troy Larson, whose team was 26-8 this season.  “His coachablity, willingness to put the team first and his exceptional work ethic gave him the tools to improve greatly during the season.”

 

“He is a young man that wants to make his life better which is what we like being around as educators.  I am looking forward to seeing how much he is able to improve next year at Iowa Lakes.”

 

Parks became the Lakers' twelfth All-American selection in school history.

 

Parks was sixth in the ICCAC in scoring with his 15.3 per game average. He was also third in the league in 3-point percentage (41.2), fifth in the league in free-throw percentage (78.7) and eleventh in the league in rebounding.

 

Parks recorded 2 double-doubles this season, first on Jan. 14 against Dakota Wesleyan JV and the second against NIACC on Feb. 13.

 

NIACC freshman David Humphries (first team) and Ellsworth sophomore Malcolm Canada (third team) were also selected to NJCAA Div. II All-American teams.

 

Points – 29 vs. NIACC (Feb. 13)

Rebounds – 12 vs. NIACC (Feb. 13)

Assists – 6, twice.

Steals – 4 vs. NIACC (Jan. 12)

 

 

First team – Michael Harris (South Suburban); David Humphries (NIACC); Charles Oliver (Lakeland CC); William Powell (Glen Oaks CC); Thaddeus Rideau (Brown Mackie College); Chris Solomon (Phoenix College); James Spencer (Central Community College-Columbus); Karrington Ward (Moraine Valley CC); Christopher Whitehead (Danville Area CC); Desmond Williams (Community College of Rhode Island).

 

Second team – Andre Anthony (Community College of Beaver County); Vaughn Boler (Genessee CC); Musafa El-Amin (Genessee CC); Matthew Johnson (North Arkansas College); James Kelly (Owens CC); Cortez Macklin (Rend Lake College); Antonio Robinson (Louisburg College); Andre Scott (Wentworth Military Academy); Delquan Thomas (Southeast CC); Dominique Washington (Kansas City, Kansas CC).

 

Third team – Donte Adams (Cecil College); Malcolm Canada (Ellsworth); Randy Clark (Gogebic CC); Devon Elliott (Erie CC); Quinton Jackson (CCBC Catonsville); Erin Jones (MCC-Penn Valley); Mahlon Jones (Hesston College); Deondre Parks (Iowa Lakes); Alec Schwab (Illinois Valley CC); Kevin Williams (Louisburg College).

 

Deondre Parks

 

DeCock, a 6-foot-2-inch guard from Red Rock Central High School in Lamberton, Minn., was selected first team All-Conference as a sophomore, junior and senior.  He was named team MVP the last two years; was first team All-Area in three different newspapers; and was a nominee for KNUJ player-of-the-year.

 

Over his career, DeCock has a total of 1376 points (2nd all-time in RRC); 383 rebounds; 351 assists; and 162 steals.  He scored 42 in a game this season breaking the school single game scoring record – in the same game he was 16 for 16 from the free throw line putting him in the top 10 in state history for free throws in a single game.  As a senior, Jeff averaged 22 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2 steals and shot 71% from the free throw line.

 

“Jeff is a very athletic guard who can play numerous positions.  His versatility has allowed him to be a very good high school player,” said Coach Larson.  “He is a great young man who I am looking forward to coaching.”

 

Jeff is the son of Doug and Sandy DeCock.