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Iowa State hires N. Iowa coach McDermott

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Tuesday, March 21, 2006

AMES, Iowa -- The job of turning around Iowa State's basketball program was given to a self-described Iowa farm boy Tuesday, who promised that the return of "Hilton Magic" was just around the corner. Four days after firing coach Wayne Morgan, Iowa State announced Tuesday the hiring of Northern Iowa coach Greg McDermott. McDermott, a 41-year-old Cascade native, led the Panthers to three straight NCAA Tournaments in his five seasons and 20-plus wins in each of the past three seasons. ...

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