Former PCM Coach Fred Lorenson Selected for IHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame

Lorenson's 42-year coaching career included 10 state tournament appearances and a 2004 championship.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Fred Lorenson, a former coach at PCM (Prairie City-Monroe) High School, has been selected for induction into the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Basketball Hall of Fame. Lorenson had a decorated 42-year coaching career, including 10 state tournament appearances and a 2004 championship in Class 2A.

Why it matters

Induction into the IHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors a high school basketball coach in Iowa can receive, recognizing Lorenson's significant contributions to the sport over his decades-long career.

The details

Lorenson was nominated for the hall of fame through his school and fellow officials, and was then recommended by the selection committees and approved by the Board of Control. He will be introduced at halftime of the Class 1A championship game on Friday, March 13. Lorenson had a career record of 632-327 as a head coach, and his teams won 14 conference titles before his retirement after the 2023 season. He is currently ranked 14th on Iowa's all-time coach win list.

  • Lorenson will be inducted into the IHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Lorenson retired as head coach after the 2023 season.

The players

Fred Lorenson

A former head coach at PCM (Prairie City-Monroe) High School, Lorenson had a decorated 42-year coaching career that included 10 state tournament appearances and a 2004 championship in Class 2A.

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The takeaway

Lorenson's induction into the IHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame is a testament to his decades of success and impact on high school basketball in Iowa, cementing his legacy as one of the state's most accomplished coaches.