Cedar Falls standout Will Gerdes commits to UNI basketball

The UNI men’s basketball team has received a commitment from a player in its own backyard.

Will Gerdes, a 6-foot-8-inch forward from Cedar Falls, has announced his commitment to the Panthers. He will be a senior this season for the Tigers. 

Last season Gerdes averaged 16.5 points and five rebounds a game, shot 66-percent from the field and almost 45-percent from the 3.

He helped lead Cedar Falls to a 22-3 record and a spot in the Class 4A state semifinals.

Gerdes held offers from Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Youngstown State and Bryant. UNI previously offered Gerdes a scholarship in June of 2024.