🏀 TO THE PARENTS OF YOUNG ATHLETES 🏀 Sometimes all it takes is a spark. A coach who believes in them. A lesson that lands at the right moment. A day that changes how they see themselves. That spark can ignite a lifetime of passion not just for basketball, but for math, science, music, chess, business, or whatever path they choose to pursue. When Luka was growing up, I took him to camps whenever I could. Not because they taught him something completely different, but because they reinforced the lessons he was already hearing at home. Strangely enough, when another coach said the exact same thing, it was as if he heard it for the very first time. That’s the power of a great camp. That’s what we’re committed to creating on August 17 in Fayette and August 19 in Indianola. A day where young athletes are challenged, encouraged, inspired, and reminded of what’s possible when effort meets belief. I can promise you this: No camper will work harder. No coach will care more. And your child will learn lessons about preparation, discipline, confidence, and perseverance that extend far beyond the basketball court. Luka is one of the very best I’ve ever seen at connecting with young athletes. He doesn’t just teach basketball skills. He teaches what it takes to chase a dream. Years from now, most campers won’t remember every drill. But many will remember how they felt. Inspired. Believed in. Capable of more. Sometimes that’s all it takes. 🏀 Fayette — August 17 🏀 Indianola — August 19 Every camper receives a premium Luka Garza Academy T-shirt, autograph and photo with Luka, and a day they will never forget. Register today at: lukagarzaacademy.com/skills-…

Why Choose Iowa Phenom Girls Basketball? We are looking to continue growing the girls side the right way with a true focus on player development, culture, and consistency. At Iowa Phenom Girls Basketball, we believe development comes first. Our players are not just another number on a roster. We are committed to helping each athlete improve their skill set, basketball IQ, confidence, and overall love for the game. What separates us from other programs? • Dedicated coaches invested in player growth • Players will have the SAME coach all season to build consistency, trust, and relationships • Access to a dedicated trainer for skill development • Consistent rosters that allow teams to build chemistry and trust • Individual team practices focused on YOUR team’s improvement • A top-notch facility with a great environment to train and compete • Competitive tournament schedules that avoid playing the same teams over and over We want players who are serious about improving, competing, and being part of a positive culture that pushes them to grow on and off the court. This is more than just tournaments and games. This is about development, relationships, accountability, and building confident basketball players. Come be part of something growing. Come be part of Iowa Phenom Girls Basketball. @iaphenombball

Hello Campers, we are excited to see you August 17 in Fayette and August 19 in indianola. GIRLS PLEASE JOIN US! We have a great group of Coaches and a few surprises. No Coach works harder in his own camp than Luka. Dear Parents, a couple of promises the first is your kid(s) will have a great time and they will learn some basketball skills, not taught anywhere else. 💛🖤🦚 To register, thank you: lukagarzaacademy.com/skills-…

This may rub some people the wrong way, but I’m going to be honest. I’m tired of having players for one or two months and then people expecting massive development with only two practices a week and a bunch of tournaments. It does not add up. So many kids are coming into club basketball without the basketball IQ, skill foundation, footwork, understanding of spacing, defensive concepts, or habits they truly need. Then coaches are expected to somehow completely transform players in a short season with limited gym time. That’s not how real development works. Real development takes years. It takes reps. It takes consistency. It takes time in the gym. It takes skill work, film, strength and conditioning, and learning how to truly play the game not just running up and down in tournaments every weekend. Instead, the club scene has become overloaded with games, kids playing on multiple teams in the same weekend, expensive entry fees, expensive gate fees, refs making $45 a game, and families spending thousands of dollars hoping their child develops. Meanwhile, actual teaching and development time keeps shrinking. I love basketball and I love coaching. I love helping kids grow. But somewhere along the way the focus shifted too far from development to money and tournaments. That’s why with my own son, development will come first. He will train. He will work on his game. He will focus on skill development, basketball IQ, strength and conditioning, and being in the gym as much as possible around people that truly value development. Playing games and tournaments will honestly be near the bottom of the priority list. Because long-term development matters more than weekend trophies.

1 of Quad Cities Finest & Current Pro @chrislyncarr came thru & Flourished with us.

🏀 GREAT PLAYERS AREN’T BORN. THEY’RE BUILT. 🏀 This August, give your young athlete an experience they’ll remember for the rest of their life. No camp Coach will work harder than Luka. Campers will learn the skills, habits, mindset, and work ethic that separate good players from great ones. Compete, grow, ask questions, get an autograph and photo, and leave inspired to become the best version of yourself, on and off the court. Every camper receives a premium Luka Garza Academy T-shirt and a day filled with energy, learning, and memories that will last long after the final whistle. 🏀 Fayette — August 17 🏀 Indianola — August 19 The next step in a young player’s journey could start here. Register now at: lukagarzaacademy.com/skills-… @HeatherRadio @NoaDalzell @who13news @KCCINews @KIOA933 @Life1071Verse @scottreister @MarkFreundTV @Sean23Roberts @ChadLeistikow @ScottDochterman @TommyBirch @trentcondon @MattRandazzo

Dear Iowa, We have released our camp dates for this summer and registration is now open. We are honored to be traveling to Fayette to and to Indianola to honor Chris Street. We hope you all can attend. To register: lukagarzaacademy.com/skills-… @HeatherRadio @NoaDalzell @who13news @KCCINews @weareiowa5 @KIOA933 @Life1071Verse @scottreister @MarkFreundTV @Sean23Roberts @ChadLeistikow @ScottDochterman @TommyBirch @trentcondon @MattRandazzo

This weekend may not have shown up the way we wanted on the scoreboard at first, but I could not be more proud of these @iaphenombball Basketball girls. In just two weeks, this group has improved so much. We competed, battled, and continued to get better every time we stepped on the floor. The wins will come, because this team is learning what it takes and we ended the weekend the right way with a win. Attitude and effort go a long way, and this group brought both all weekend. They showed toughness, stayed positive, supported each other, and never stopped working. As a coach, I am incredibly proud of how far these girls have come already, and I am even more excited about where we are headed. Trust the process we are getting better every day. #IowaPhenom #TrustTheProcess #AttitudeAndEffort #GettingBetterEveryDay

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Luka Garza's dad, Frank Garza, sat down with @TannerJPloost, revealing the mindset behind his NBA rise ⬇️ theleadsm.com/luka-garzas-fa…

"A DIFFERENT KIND OF LUKA MAGIC!" Luka Garza in the clutch, Mark Jones on the call 🔥

So proud of this Iowa Phenom 8th Grade group today. We had only practiced together 5 times before today’s games, and to already see the growth, effort, and toughness from this team was awesome. With a brand new group, there are always going to be things to learn, but these girls competed, played hard for each other, and started to come together as a team. We finished the day with 52 total rebounds and forced 46 turnovers defensively because of their effort and energy. The thing that excites me most is knowing this is only the beginning. Every single girl on this team has so much potential, and I cannot wait to watch their development over the coming weeks and months as they continue to learn, trust each other, and get used to playing together. The future is very bright for this group. Proud to be their coach. @iaphenombball

Yep charging more than it cost to get into Iowa girls state basketball tournament where you can watch games all day and night. It’s sad really! No reason why families have to spend $35 bucks to come support their kids, and kindergarten kids having to pay $15 to watch!

The number of girls playing high school basketball is a crisis no one is talking about. Programs are drying up. Teams can barely fill their rosters. We can't grow this game if we can't get kids to believe it's worth their time. What are programs doing to fix this?

Luka Garza tonight: 20 PTS 9 REB 8-9 FG 2-3 3P Shooting a combined 16-19 FG over his last 4 games.

Asked Luka Garza how confident he feels as a scorer in this league after his 10th 15 point game of the season: “I view myself as a scorer. I always have, just since being a kid. I always felt like I had a knack for it. But I also have the awareness and understanding coming into the NBA — you can find how to do that in spots that make sense, especially when you have a team of guys who score a ball at a super high level, at a superstar level. That’s what the NBA is about — being able to shape and mold your game and fit in different ways.“

It was a special run that came up short! It was fun to watch this group battle, Stirtz is special and it will be hard to replace him. Great first year for coach! Illinois is very good! Now we need to go get size and another PG that we won’t be able to replace.

After Iowa's upset win over Nebraska, @CoachAvery6 and @AdamFinkelstein react to the Cornhuskers only having 4 players on the court at the end of the game, leading to a Hawkeye bucket.

IOWA LITERALLY OWNS NEBRASKA

The last two coaches to lead Iowa to the Elite 8. ❤️❤️