College President, Dr. Robert Badal and Director of Athletics, Lawrie Paulson, announce that Justin Wieck has been named the Jimmie’s head men’s basketball coach.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to be a part of Jamestown College and the Jamestown community,” said Wieck. “We look forward to building on the great basketball tradition that has been established at Jamestown College.　

 I want to thank President Badal and Athletic Director Lawrie Paulson for their belief in me to lead the Jimmies Basketball program into the future. I feel blessed for the opportunity.”

Wieck joins the Jimmie staff after serving as the assistant coach for the Northern State men’s basketball program under head coach Paul Sather. Previous to Northern State, Wieck spent four years on staff at the University of Iowa as head video coordinator, working under head coaches Steve Alford and Todd Lickliter, both NABC Coaches of the Year.

“We are fortunate to be able to hire a person who comes as highly recommended as Coach Wieck,” said Paulson.　 “I think Justin understands who we are as an institution and as a staff, and I believe he will do an outstanding job of keeping the men’s basketball program moving in a positive direction.”

Wieck joined the Hawkeye basketball program as a walk-on after two successful years at Kirkwood Community College, and earned a scholarship for his senior season. In his two seasons as a Hawkeye player, Wieck was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams that won a combined 46 games. As a senior, Iowa posted a 25-9 overall record in 2006, and won the Big Ten Conference post-season tournament in Indianapolis.

Wieck also earned academic all-Big Ten recognition in his final season.

Wieck earned an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Master of Arts Degree in Athletic Administration at the University of Iowa.

“I am impressed by Justin’s strong desire to build a successful basketball program, and by his commitment to the academic success of his players,” says Badal. 　”He brings exceptional credentials and experience to the table, and it will be a pleasure for all of us to be able to support his efforts at Jamestown College.”

Wieck succeeds Matt Murken, who resigned after serving as head coach from 2010 to 2012.