Iowa basketball, wrestling duo named to 2026 CHISOX Athlete class
Two Iowa athletes have been selected for the Chicago White Sox's CHISOX Athlete Class of 2026. The program aims to promote Division I athletes from the Chicagoland area through name, image, and likeness opportunities. Among the selected athletes are Cooper Koch and Nasir Bailey, along with former Iowa football player John Nestor.
- ▪Cooper Koch and Nasir Bailey were named to the CHISOX Athlete Class of 2026.
- ▪The program highlights prominent Division I athletes from the Chicagoland area.
- ▪John Nestor, a former Iowa football player, was also included in the announcement.
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