Iowa City High names Derek Roberts its new boys’ basketball coach

IOWA CITY — Iowa City High announced Monday night that Derek Roberts has been hired as its new varsity boys' basketball coach, pending school board approval.

Roberts was head coach this past season at Maquoketa, with the Cardinals going 12-10 as part of a rugged Wamac Conference East Division. He also has served assistant coaching roles at Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Ankeny Centennial.

'A tough day of goodbyes,' Roberts said. 'It's been a crazy last 24 to 36 hours. I'm going from a situation at Maquoketa that I was very happy with, where we had started to build the program. We had really laid the foundation. Now I'm taking over for one of my mentors.'

Roberts replaces Don Showalter, who resigned last month to take over a position with USA Basketball.

'Derek brings tremendous passion and a tireless worth ethic to the position, and his fast-paced play will influence Iowa City High basketball for years to come,' City High Athletics Director Terry Coleman said in a press release.

City High will hold a 'Meet The Coach Night' Tuesday at 6:30 in the school commons.

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