10 Facts About Iowa Energy

1.

Iowa Energy began to construct their roster by participating in the 2007 D-League Expansion Draft on September 5,2007, and the 2007 D-League Draft on November 1,2007.

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2.

The Iowa Energy finished the season third in the Central Division with 22 wins and 28 losses.

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3.

The Iowa Energy improved their performance and finished the season with the best record in the Central Division with 28 wins and 22 losses.

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4.

Iowa Energy earned multiple call-ups to the NBA, signing a pair of 10-day contracts with the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks.

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5.

The Iowa Energy matched their previous season performance by recording 37 wins and clinched the first seed again.

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6.

The Iowa Energy had the rights to choose their opponents in the first round of the playoffs.

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7.

Iowa Energy faced the third seed Rio Grande Valley Vipers, who defeated the second seed Reno Bighorns in the semifinals.

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8.

The Iowa Energy ended their three years affiliation with the Suns as the Bakersfield Jam was announced to be the Suns' new affiliate.

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9.

On July 15,2011, head coach Nick Nurse left the Iowa Energy and was hired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers to be their new head coach.

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10.

The Iowa Energy later named former Utah Flash head coach Kevin Young as the team's new head coach.

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