The University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with the University of Iowa, will host a virtual conversation Sunday with NBA coach Nick Nurse, a UNI Hall of Fame basketball star who led his Toronto Raptors to a 2019 championship. Nurse will discuss his rural Iowa upbringing, how he transitioned to find success throughout his career and the use of data analytics to drive decisions in the NBA. Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder, a UNI women's basketball standout and UNI Hall of Famer will host the virtual event from 2-3 p.m. April 25. “It is always exciting anytime we can connect our students with outstanding alumni,” said Leslie Prideaux, assistant vice president of alumni relations. “We hope students can learn from Nick’s remarkable story and take to heart his perseverance and determination in reaching his career goals.”