Indian Hills alumni make waves in Division 1, helping teams make NCAA Tournament

OTTUMWA, Iowa — As the Indian Hills Community College Basketball team prepares for the National Junior College Men's Basketball Tournament, some recent alumni are making a name for themselves, entering the Division 1 Men's National Tournament.

2020 alum Tyon Grant-Foster has been a force this season for Grand Canyon University, averaging 14.5 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game.

The Antelopes won their third straight conference title, earning the 13 in the west region.

Curtis Jones graduated in 2021 and chose to stay in the Hawkeye State, joining Iowa State University.

The Cyclone was an All-American honorable mention, winning Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year and earning All-Big 12 First-Team honors.

Iowa State earned the three seed in the South Region.

2023 graduate Eddiean Tirado was a part of some history playing for Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville.

The Cougars won the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and secured the program's first-ever bid to the NCAA Tournament, earning the 16 seed in the Midwest region.

2022 graduate J'Vonne Hadley was a big part of the University of Louisville's 10th-place finish in the final AP poll.

He averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Cardinals, helping them earn the 8th seed in the south region.