Former Ankeny basketball standout Conor Riordan has been named one of 20 finalists for the 2020 Jostens Trophy, the Rotary Club of Salem (Va.) announced earlier this week. Riordan becomes the third finalist in Simpson men's basketball history, joining two-time selection Jesse Harris (2002-03). The senior guard is the first to be placed on the list for the … [Read more...] about Simpson basketball star Riordan named finalist for 2020 Jostens Trophy
Adam Reiter
Simpson’s Reiter named American Rivers Conference player of the week
Simpson College senior center Adam Reiter has been named the American Rivers Conference men's basketball player of the week. Reiter, a former Ankeny player, led the Storm to a 1-1 record in San Diego, Calif., earlier this month. Reiter racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds in an 84-83 win over UC Santa Cruz on Dec. 17. It was his fifth double-double of … [Read more...] about Simpson’s Reiter named American Rivers Conference player of the week
Riordan, Reiter help Simpson to win in highest scoring Div. III game ever
Former Ankeny players Conor Riordan and Adam Reiter combined for 77 points Saturday in the highest scoring men's basketball game in NCAA Division III history. Riordan made two free throws with 6 seconds left in overtime to give Simpson College a 161-160 victory over Greenville in the Carroll Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament at Waukesha, Wis. The combined … [Read more...] about Riordan, Reiter help Simpson to win in highest scoring Div. III game ever
Reiter, Riordan enjoy ‘great experience’ despite 45-point loss at Drake
There was no way Conor Riordan was going to sit out Sunday's exhibition men's basketball game at Drake. The Simpson College point guard from Ankeny injured his right hand during Saturday's win over Westminster (Mo.) at Storm Lake, but he was back on the court less than 24 hours later as the Storm dropped a 98-53 decision at the Knapp Center. "I'm going … [Read more...] about Reiter, Riordan enjoy ‘great experience’ despite 45-point loss at Drake
Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors
Conor Riordan wasn't the only former Ankeny player to fill a huge role for the SImpson College men's basketball team this season. Junior center Adam Reiter led the American Rivers Conference in rebounding and joined Riordan in earning all-conference honors after the Storm went 16-10 overall and 9-7 in league play. "Adam had a really good year," said … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off: Simpson’s Riordan, Reiter earn all-conference honors
Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener
Conor Riordan is still making big buckets. The former Ankeny star hit a 30-foot jumper at the end of regulation to force overtime in Simpson's season opener against Bethany Lutheran on Saturday at Indianola. His heroics weren't enough, though, as the Vikings eventually prevailed, 103-100. Riordan, a junior guard, poured in a game-high 35 points. He … [Read more...] about Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener