| About Sundance Wicks and Steve Smiley, Jarod Obering, Scott Stevens, Coach Meyer and the NSU Wolves Tradition |
| About Steve Smiley: Steve is currently in his 2nd year as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Northern State Universtiy. Since returning to NSU, the Wolves have amassed a two-year combined record of 46-10 and currently are ranked #4 in the nation (NCAA D2). Prior to coming to Aberdeen, he was the head assistant coach at Black Hills State University (NAIA) in Spearfish, SD (2005-06) and he was at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas (2004-05) completing his Master's degree and coaching as a graduate assistant for TAMIU. Steve finished his playing days at NSU in the spring of 2004. Steve was a starter since his sophomore season, eventually starting 89 consecutive games for the Wolves. During his career, Steve led not only NSU but also the entire league in assists for three consecutive seasons. Steve finished second all-time at NSU in career assists with 537, and was only the second player in school history to surpass the 500-assist mark. Steve was the starting point guard for NSU teams that won the conference title during his sophomore and junior seasons. As a senior, Steve won the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award, and helped to lead the Wolves to their most successful season under Coach Don Meyer (at that time). The Wolves posted a final record of 24-7, and won the conference tournament for the first time. Steve was named to the All-Tournament Team, and was also named as the NSIC Tournament MVP. |
| About Sundance Wicks: Sundance is currently in his first year as an assistant coach at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL (NCAA D1). Prior to NIU, he was an assistant coach at the University of Colorado in Boulder (NCAA D1). Before leaving for Boulder, he was a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, Northern State University after a stint of professional basketball in Sodertalje, Sweden. Sundance was a standout player at both the collegiate and professional level. At NSU, Sundance was a standout from the beginning of his career. He started as a freshman, earning the NSIC Newcomer of the Year award, handed out to the top new player in the conference. He followed his freshman year by being named to the NSIC All-Conference team as a sophomore, junior and senior. During his senior season, he led the team in scoring and led the entire conference in rebounding, and he was selected All-NSIC, he was named to the NSIC All-Tournament team, and he was also named to the All-North Central Region team. During both his junior and senior season, NSU Won the conference regular season crown. After his NSU days, Sundance played professionally in Sweden's top division for the Sodertalje Kings. He averaged over 17 points and 7 rebounds per game and helped to lead his team to the fifth semifinal of the Swedish Cup. |
About Scott Stevens:
Scott is currently a graduate assistant coach working under legendary coach
Don Meyer at Northern State University. Prior to NSU, Scott worked for two
years as an assistant coach for Tim Moser at Otero Junior College. During his
two years there, Otero won over forty games and sent players all over the
country to continue their playing careers. Scott began his collegiate career at
Otero, where he helped the Rattlers to a 44-17 record in his two years. While at
Otero, Scott averaged 13 points, 4.3 assists, and shot 43% from the 3-pt line
while being named 2001 All-Region IX. He left Otero ranked 20th all-time in
scoring. To finish his playing career, Scott went to the University of Alaska
Anchorage where he helped the Seawolves earn a birth in the NCAA D2 National
Tournament during his senior season.
Scott is currently a graduate assistant coach working under legendary coach
Don Meyer at Northern State University. Prior to NSU, Scott worked for two
years as an assistant coach for Tim Moser at Otero Junior College. During his
two years there, Otero won over forty games and sent players all over the
country to continue their playing careers. Scott began his collegiate career at
Otero, where he helped the Rattlers to a 44-17 record in his two years. While at
Otero, Scott averaged 13 points, 4.3 assists, and shot 43% from the 3-pt line
while being named 2001 All-Region IX. He left Otero ranked 20th all-time in
scoring. To finish his playing career, Scott went to the University of Alaska
Anchorage where he helped the Seawolves earn a birth in the NCAA D2 National
Tournament during his senior season.
| About Jarod Obering: Jarod played at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota for legendary coach Don Meyer. As a three year starter at NSU, Jarod helped lead the Wolves to four 20+ win seasons during his career. In each of those seasons, the Wolves won either the regular season conference championship or the NSIC Tournament Championship (NCAA Division 2). He was also named to the All-Conference Team as a sophomore. In his last two seasons, he was in the top five of the conference in 3-point field goal percentage, and top ten in steals. Jarod finished in the top 25 in scoring throughout Northern State history, scoring over 1,000 points. Jarod helped lead the Wolves to national tournament appearances during both his junior and senior season. While in high school, Jarod played in two state championship games (winning one) for Beatrice High School (Beatrice, NE), and earned All-State honors his final three seasons. He was also recognized by earning a spot on the BCI All-American Team at the Phoenix National AAU tournament. |
About Coach Meyer: Coach Meyer began his coaching career in 1972 at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. After three years and a combined record of 37-41, he moved on to NAIA Division 1 David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. During 24 years at DLU, Coach Meyer won 665 games and a NAIA National Championship in 1986. He reached 700 victories in only 916 games, becoming the fastest coach to reach the 700-win plateau in the history of college basketball. In 1999, Coach Meyer moved to Aberdeen, SD to become the head coach at Northern State University. He has since surpassed 800 victories and has taken the Wolves to 3 consecutive NCAA 2 National Tournament appearances, with this year's team (2005-06) losing in the Sweet 16. **UPDATE** During the 2007-08 season, Coach Meyer surged into the #2 spot in NCAA All-Time Wins, passing legendary coaches Adolph Rupp and Dean Smith. Click here for more. |
Some of Coach Meyer's Accomplishments:
For more information on Coach Meyer, and to get information about NSU camps, the Don Meyer Coaching Academy, the "Building a Championship Program" video series, go to www.coachmeyer.com and www.northern.edu. |
Pictured: Wachs Arena, the 8,000 seat arena located in the Barnett Center at NSU, home of the NSU Wolves. |
The NSU Wolves Tradition: Northern State University is an NCAA Division II Affiliate, located in Aberdeen, SD. NSU has been a nationally recognized program in the NCAA Division II ranks for many years. NSU has reached the national tournament 7 times (2006, 2005, 2004, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996), reached the Sweet 16 twice (1998, 2006) and reached the Elite 8 in 1998. |
2005-06: NSIC Regular Season and Tournament 2nd Place. Nationally ranked for the entire season, reaching as high as #6 in the country. Lost in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Div 2 National Tournament. Final record of 27-6, final North Central Region ranking #2. |
2004-05: NSIC Tournament Champions, Advanced to the North Central Regional in Denver, CO. Final record of 21-10, final North Central Region ranking #8. |
2003-04: NSIC Tournament Champions, Advanced to the North Central Regional in Denver, CO. Final record of 24-7, final North Central Region ranking #4. |
