Darryl Moore Camps

Lead Instructor - Darryl Moore

• College Basketball Career

  
  • Enrolled at the University of Iowa in 1993 as a regular student, discovered during pickup games at the Iowa Fieldhouse.
  • Walked onto the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team in 1993, earning a spot through his hard work and determination.
  • Received a scholarship in 1996 after two years of proving himself in practice and limited playing time.
  • Started 33 games for the Hawkeyes during the 1996–1998 seasons.
  • Helped lead Iowa to the NCAA Tournament, becoming a key contributor and a fan favorite.

• Professional Basketball Career

  • Played one season of professional basketball in Poland after graduating from Iowa.

• Post-Basketball Career

  • Built a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales while raising a family.
  • In 2014, founded Court45, a coaching facility in North Liberty, Iowa, to mentor and train young athletes.
  • Dedicated to teaching life lessons through basketball, emphasizing hard work, resilience, and the importance of community support.
  • Continues to inspire young athletes by sharing his story of perseverance and overcoming the odds.

Darryl’s journey from a walk-on to a starter at a Big Ten school, and eventually to a mentor for the next generation, exemplifies his belief: “If you move in the right direction, good things will happen.”