University of North Dakota Athletics

  In the post-World War II basketball era the Sioux player names upper midwest basketball fans recognized instantly was Ed Weber and his teammate, Hall of Famer Louie Bogan. Weber was named to the All North Central Conference team his junior and senior seasons. He was a Sioux standout 1946-50 under coaches Harold (Cookie) Cunningham and Hall of Famer Glenn L. (Red) Jarrett, who recruited him at his great career at Minot high school, where he is an all state court performer. Weber led the Sioux in scoring his junior season, when he averaged 17.2 points a game, and his senior season with an 11.2 average. As a super forward, Ed frequently drew raves for his fine all around performances. He was quick, an expert shooter and tough defender and rebounder. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce in 1950 he assisted Bogan coaching the Sioux freshman basketball team in 1950-51 and entered the U.S. Army.