Message from Head Coach Casey Kaperbauer:

This team has worked tremendously hard since we started together in late August, and our staff is proud of the work they’ve put in - whether it be in the weight room, the classroom, or on the court. We have grown collectively in every way, and this group of returners and new faces is a blast to coach!

We begin our season with two closed scrimmages in late October before playing an exhibition game on October 29 at the University of Northern Iowa. From there, we will play a very tough non-conference slate, which includes a season-opening tournament right here in Fayette on November 13 and 14.

We are so excited to see what our group is made of this season. It will be great to get tested on the road early before moving into conference play. The GLVC is a very competitive league with plenty of new faces. It is our goal to compete for championships this year and every year in the future.

Our staff will work tirelessly to make this happen every day. To sustain excellence at any level, you need the support of several key contributors outside of the program. Upper Iowa Men’s Basketball should be a team that everyone fears for many years to come, and that is only possible by keeping up with competitors and getting us into the fight! If you are able to give any dollar amount to help our program, it would be appreciated beyond words; every gift helps.

Thank you. Go Peacocks!

Men's Basketball Needs

Last year, your contributions made our film room a reality, and we are so excited for the chairs (the final piece) to arrive and be installed in mid-November to complete the transformation of the space.

This year, our needs include upgrades to our locker room. Right now, a player’s lounge does not exist within our locker room. To gain a recruiting advantage and keep up with our competitors in that realm, our goal is to have a player’s lounge featuring two chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a big screen TV, which would flow right into our locker room. Adding this feature would not only make us more competitive in the recruiting space but would also improve our student-athlete experience. Our players would spend more time together in the building and have true spaces to work on school work, recovery techniques, and pregame preparation.

Another need we are looking to build momentum toward is a destination trip to a tournament around Thanksgiving or the Holidays. In the past, the team has made trips to Florida and California, and we would love to spread our wings and fly to show off our style of basketball to a new part of the country.

What perks will members of the Dunk Club earn for their generous donations?

For donations of $1-$249, members will receive a weekly video interview during the season and a monthly video in the off-season with Head Coach Casey Kasperbauer. Note: Any Men’s Basketball Alumni Donors will receive a thank-you letter from a current player.

For donations of $250-$999 or more... members will receive the video interview and be invited to a monthly zoom call with Head Coach Casey Kasperbauer and select players from the team.

For donations of $1,000-$2,499… members will receive all the perks above, plus membership recognition on the videoboard during each home basketball game and exclusive Upper Iowa basketball gear.

For donations of $2,500+… members will receive all the perks above, plus VIP Suite Access at Harms-Eischeid Stadium for all home football games next season.