Iowa State vs. Texas Tech - February 28, 2026

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82

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Red Raiders logo, Red Raiders 22-7, 1ST 45, 2ND 37, TOT 82

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Cyclones logo, Cyclones 24-5, 1ST 29, 2ND 44, TOT 73

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Our games against Alcorn State and Purdue have each been moved up a day. #Cyclones | #C5C

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Last week, former Cyclone Chris Babb announced his retirement from the game of basketball. Today, @JakeBrendTV sat down with Babb to talk about his awesome career. Enjoy. https://t.co/evkA2SONfc

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Former Iowa State basketball player Chris Babb sits down with Cyclone Fanatic following his retirement from pro basketball to reflect on his 13-year career across 7 countries, look back on his days playing under Fred Hoiberg at Iowa State, share what’s next and a lot more with

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BREAKING: Donovan Atwell has been granted a temporary restraining order in Lubbock County against the NCAA. A hearing on a temporary injunction is set for Sept. 11 #WreckEm 🔗 https://t.co/j3k64iH5ts

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Iowa State Basketball’s Floor Is Still a Solid SeasonThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistently productive programs in the country. Since T.J. Otzelberger took over

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Donovan Atwell eligibility fight resumes with an important step takenThough college basketball might be on the back burner for most Texas Tech fans given the start of the football season this week, an important fight for the Red

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Duke Basketball 2027 Target Sees Stock Begin To RiseOne of the Blue Devils' 2027 targets is rising in the national rankings.

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Iowa State Basketball Ceiling Capped by Killyan Toure InjuryThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has a lot of star power and production to replace this season. Point guard Tamin Lipsey, guard Nate Heise and forw

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Iowa State Basketball Maintains Top Rank in Class of 2027The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has thrived on the recruiting trail under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. They have turned Wisconsin into their best

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Dominick Nelson Makes Perfect Move Leaving Iowa State for Utah ValleyLast season, the Iowa State Cyclones brought in an intriguing guy out of the transfer portal who was expected to make a massive impact with the squad: Dominick

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Updated Iowa State Basketball Class of 2027 Commit RanksThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into a consistently productive program under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. Despite taking over a team th

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Will new Big 12 Pro-Player ban impact two important Texas Tech athletes?As the controversy over professional players returning to college athletics continues to rage, the Big 12 has released new rules to prevent that practice. Now,

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Iowa State Receives Fair Big 12 Basketball Standings ProjectionThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into one of the most consistently productive programs in the country under head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

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Iowa State Faces Uphill Battle With Big 12's 5-For-5 SuccessThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team received some brutal news recently, with point guard Killyan Toure suffering a shoulder injury that is going to co

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Georges Niang signs one-year deal with Golden State - Cyclone FanaticApr 18, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) reacts after making a three point shot against the Miami Heat during the second half at State Farm Arena. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Iowa State legend Georges Niang will enter his 11th NBA season with the Golden State W

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Former Cyclone Chris Babb announces retirement from basketball - Cyclone FanaticChris Babb dunks over Marcus Smart in an 87-76 win at Hilton Coliseum on March 6, 2013. Image courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Former Cyclone Chris Babb announces his retirement after 13 seasons as a professional, via his Instagram. After graduating Iowa State, Babb played in seven different c

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Killyan Toure Injury Has Come at Worst Time for Iowa StateJust a few days ago, the Iowa State Cyclones were hit with some shocking news about their basketball program and the upcoming season. It was announced that star

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3 Iowa State Basketball Players Who Have To Step up With Killyan Toure InjuredThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is still a few months away from beginning the 2026-27 season, but they are going to start the season in a tough sp

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Killyan Toure undergoes successful surgeryYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Reveals Severity of Killyan Toure Shoulder InjuryThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has an unfortunate history of players suffering significant injuries at the least opportune times. This past seaso

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Iowa State announces return timeline for Killyan Toure following shoulder injury - Cyclone FanaticThe following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics AMES, Iowa - Iowa State sophomore Killyan Toure underwent a successful surgery Friday morning for a right shoulder injury. After a successful summer session in Ames, Toure suffered the injury serving as one of the top 15 college counselor

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Court Halts College Eligibility RulingFederal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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Donovan Atwell eligibility case takes another turn, this time for the negativeA new court ruling has rendered Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell ineligible for the upcoming season, at least for now.

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Texas Tech is Making a Ton of Noise this MonthLate August news for Texas Tech athletic teams continues this late summer. Texas Tech football announced the “Let’s Ride” alternate football uniform in partners

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How Killyan Toure Injury Will Impact Iowa State BasketballThe long, horrid history of Iowa State Cyclone injury problems is getting worse and worse. The latest blow is to sophomore guard Killyan Toure, as it is being r

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Iowa State Basketball Star Reportedly Suffers Shoulder InjuryThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team lost a ton of star power this offseason with Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise exhausting their eligib

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Texas Tech basketball in great shape to land son of all-time NBA legendTexas Tech has made the top six for 4-star shooting guard Malik Olajuwon.

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Donovan Atwell to Return to Texas Tech for 2026-27 SeasonDonovan Atwell is officially returning to Texas Tech for the 2026-27 season, giving Grant McCasland another elite shooter and bolstering the Red Raiders' roster

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Texas Tech Basketball: Donovan Atwell Returns for Final SeasonWe back up, part 2.

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Texas Tech basketball adds final piece to what could be a championship rosterBy announcing the return of guard Donovan Atwell, the Texas Tech basketball team has put together a roster capable of winning the National Championship.

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Son of Duke Basketball Legend Elton Brand Sees Stock RiseIt wouldn't be a surprise if Peace Brand eventually lands on the Duke basketball recruiting wishlist.

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Mark Few's Hall of Fame induction adds another chapter to Gonzaga's remarkable riseIt was a weekend of celebration for Zag Nation, as longtime Gonzaga basketball head coach Mark Few was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Sat

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Texas Tech Adds 6-Foot-10 Former NBA Draft Prospect to Growing RosterGrant McCasland and Texas Tech keep the roster additions coming

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Texas Tech Basketball: Bassala Bagayoko Commits to Texas TechAn international big man of intrigue!

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Texas Tech basketball roster adds big man with tantalizing potentialThough the Texas Tech basketball program has taken a deliberate approach toward building its 2026-27 roster, a pace that at times moved glacially, the process i

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An In-Depth Preview of All 8 of Texas Tech MBB'S Home Non-Conference Opponents LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech Red Raiders unveiled their eight-game home non-conference schedule for the 2026/27 college basketball season Tuesday morning. Fr

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Pacers Game at Iowa State Could Potentially be a Homecoming for Tamin LipseyA major announcement was made involving the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball program, that Hilton Coliseum, their home arena, would be hosting an NBA presea

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Texas Tech Basketball’s Roster Could Hinge on One Crucial DecisionThe eligibility rules in college basketball have gone from bad to ugly very quickly.  As Texas Tech fans eagerly await the 2026-2027 college basketball season,

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Tyrese Haliburton Making Return to Hilton Coliseum With PacersThe 2026 NBA Draft was a special one for the Iowa State Cyclones, with Joshua Jefferson being selected in the first round, No. 28 overall, by the Minnesota Timb

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Indiana Pacers to play exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum - Cyclone FanaticThe following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Former Iowa State star and two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton will bring his Indiana Pacers squad to Hilton Coliseum for an exhibition game this fall. The Pacers will f

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Texas Tech MBB continues to add to 2027 roster after key losses in the SpringLUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech’s 2027 Men’s Basketball roster is beginning to take shape a couple of months before tip-off in West Texas. After adding a trio of gu

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Main Reasons why the SEC needs to Extend an Invitation to Texas TechThere are multiple reasons why the SEC should add Texas Tech, as the Protect College Sports Act is on the verge of becoming law later this year. College athleti

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Texas Tech Basketball: Darrion Williams Returns for Final YearI want you to pu the word out there that we back up. Player: Darrion Williams Height: 6’6″ Weight: 225 Years Remaining: 1 College: North Carolina State Hometown: Sacramento, CA Recruiti…

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Texas Tech needs to join the SEC soon, and here is whyThis is where a proposed amendment to the Protect College Sports Act, filed by Florida US Senator Ashley Moody according to a report from Yahoo Sports, would ex

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Eric Mulder joins Latvian side BK LiepājaYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Stillwell granted 5th year what role will he play for Texas Tech?LUBBOCK, Texas – Senior forward Jamichael Stillwell was one of multiple student-athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a fifth year of eligibilit

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Otzelberger, Pleta and Manning meet with the media Your best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Watch Otzelberger, Pleta and Manning at the final summer media availability - Cyclone FanaticIowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger holds his final availability of the summer as the Cyclones finish up summer practice. Otzelberger talks extensively about playing Dominykas Pleta and Blake Buchanan together. How will it work? More importantly, what's the importance of size in modern college ba

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NO PRESSURE: Killyan Toure embraces task of becoming the "best on-ball defender in the country" - Cyclone FanaticFeb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Houston Cougars during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images AMES - Killyan Toure always chooses his English words

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Iowa State Basketball Should Stay Pat Despite Eligibility ChangesIt’s been a big week for college sports as a whole, with an everlasting impact for the Iowa State Cyclones. On June 23rd, a law was passed allowing a five-for-f

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Iowa State Basketball Transfer Rightfully Named Breakout CandidateThe Iowa State Cyclones might have gotten an absolute gem in the transfer portal over the offseason, and the world is starting to take notice. It’s overall been

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How Recent Court Ruling Benefit Texas Tech with 5th-Year Eligibility for Class of 2022Texas Tech has some work to do in terms of how many student athletes they want to add to their various teams for this calendar year. U.S. District Court of Colo

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Otzelberger, Johnson and Toure meet with the mediaYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Basketball Gets Lofty Prediction for Team DefenseSince T.J. Otzelberger took over as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, there has been one constant: they get after it on defense. It is the clear-cut identi

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Nürnberg Falcons BC signs former Cyclone Nate HeiseYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Nate Heise signs with the Nuremberg Falcons BC - Cyclone FanaticIowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) celebrates with fans after winning 70-69 over Houston in the Big-12 men's basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune/USA Today Network) Iowa State guard Nate Heise will begin his professional career with

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"BULLY" BALL: How transfer guard Jaquan Johnson perfectly fits in ISU's defense-driven system - Cyclone FanaticISU transfer guard Jaquan Johnson - a.k.a. "Bully" - speaks to the media Tuesday, July 26, at the Sukup Basketball Complex. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES - They call Iowa State transfer guard Jaquan Johnson "bully," but he's not mean-spirited, nor does he punch down.

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How UNC Athletics Fell Far Behind Duke's RiseDuke and North Carolina athletics are on opposite ends of the spectrum.

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Watch Otzelberger, Toure and "Bully" Johnson at Tuesday's availability - Cyclone FanaticIowa State men's basketball held their third media availability of the summer on Tuesday morning. Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, sophomore guard Killyan Toure and junior guard Jaquan Johnson said at the links below. Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger spends a lot of his July 28

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"Swiss Army knife" Leon Bond III "bet on himself" and the Cyclones could reap big dividends - Cyclone FanaticTransfer guard Leon Bond III in action at a summer practice. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES - He's athletic. He's an elite defender. And he delights in putting in the unglamorous work on the court. Suffice it to say, then, that transfer guard Leon Bond III checks a

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Interesting and Thought-Provoking Texas Tech late July Social Media News and PostsHere is a look at some of the more interesting social media posts involving Texas Tech athletics this late July. Texas Tech is one of the seven Big 12 teams tha

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T.J. Otzelberger Heaps Praise on Returning Iowa State Basketball Big ManThe Iowa State Cyclones have half of their rotation from the 2025-26 men’s basketball team, which is coming back for another season in Ames. Compared to their B

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Tech lands former UCF F Jamichael Stillwell but is in need in grand injunction to grant a fifth year of eligibilityLUBBOCK, Texas – Over the weekend, the Texas Tech Red Raiders landed a commitment from former UCF senior forward Jamichael Stillwell. Stillwell was vital to the

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Top Three Reasons Texas Tech Should Leave the Big 12Texas Tech is still a big anchor team in the Big 12—particularly with recent athletic success and major financial investments—but there are plenty of compelling

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Texas Tech's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Got A Lot More InterestingThe Texas Tech men's basketball team only has a few games left to fill in their nonconference schedule. Some of the ones they have scheduled are marquee games t

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Incoming Iowa State Freshman Making Impact Despite InjuryThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team benefited greatly from the freshmen who were on the team during the 2025-26 season. Killyan Toure started every ga

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Texas Tech Basketball: UCF Forward Jamichael Stillwell Commits to Texas TechA well-needed big man.

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How Eligibility Rules Impact Iowa State’s Dominykas PletaThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has to adjust how they recruit with some of the rules that have been approved for collegiate sports. With a new “f

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Duke vs. Michigan Canceled ❌Men's hoops powerhouses won't face off on Dec. 21; Blue Devils will now face Texas Tech (CBS Sports)

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Iowa State Men’s Basketball Lacking Star Power Compared to Big 12 PeersThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to look a lot different when they take the court for the 2026-27 season compared to the roster that finis

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Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Has High Expectations for 2026-27 Campaign The Iowa State Cyclones are heading into the 2026-27 season looking great. After three Sweet Sixteens in a span of five years, Iowa State is riding momentum, an

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Step Into My Office: Killyan ToureYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Wisely Seen as Early Contender in Big 12 ConferenceWhile the college basketball season still might be months away for the Iowa State Cyclones, hopes will once again be high that this can be a special season for

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Gonzaga commit Dooney Johnson continues rise among nation's top recruitsIt's become clearer than ever that Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have themselves a gem in Dooney Johnson. Johnson, a 6'7 combo guard who committed to the Za

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Iowa State Cyclones Guard Wisely Predicted To Have Breakout Year As the Iowa State Cyclones start to prepare for the upcoming season, expectations will once again be high for a group that has been consistently good the last s

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Iowa State Basketball Class of 2027 Commits Highly RegardedUnder head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has always fared well on the recruiting trail, whether it be the transfer porta

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BC Tauragė signs former Iowa State guard Donovan JacksonYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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ISU senior big man Blake Buchanan took a plunge to help prepare for a potential breakout season - Cyclone FanaticMar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images AMES - Blake Buchanan clutched tw

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Iowa State Basketball Could Use Unique Lineup With Two Big MenWith the offseason underway for the Iowa State Cyclones on the hardwood, the team is starting to prepare for what next year could look like.  Coming off a fanta

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Iowa State Commit’s Solid Peach Jam Compliments Outstanding EYBL SeasonThe Iowa State Cyclones are in need of a new star after so much turnover on their roster this offseason, and it could come in a future class of freshmen. The Io

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Iowa State Duo’s Breakout Peach Jam Falls Short in the SemifinalsAfter a long, hard-fought season, all three Iowa State Cyclones commits’ seasons have come to an end. The Cyclones have absolutely dominated the 2027 recruiting

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T.J. Otzelberger Has High Expectations for Iowa State TransfersThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to look a lot different during the 2026-27 season than it did when the 2025-26 campaign came to a close i

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Two Iowa State Assistants Helping Acclimate Tre SingletonThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has some massive roles that need to be filled with so many key rotation players not returning to the team. Three s

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Iowa State Commit Proves Milan Momcilovic Comparisons in Peach Jam BreakoutIt was a big, big day for the Iowa State Cyclones, and specifically one of their top basketball recruits. Throughout the last few days, some of the best high sc

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Former Cyclone Will Clyburn joins Talen Horton-Tucker at FenerbahçeYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Cyclones Reveal Big 12 Athlete of the Year NomineesThe Iowa State Cyclones had plenty of student-athletes who went above and beyond in the classroom and in their athletic discipline during the 2025-26 school yea

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Tre Singleton Gets Compared to Recent Iowa State Basketball Star Coming off a very good season, the Iowa State Cyclones will be hoping to continue their successful run of late. However, in order to do so, they will need some

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Here is what we know about Texas Tech's Non-Conference Basketball ScheduleWe are heading into late July, and more non-conference games are being announced and rumored to be played for the Red Raiders men's basketball team. First, even

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Iowa State Basketball Commit Shines in Day 2 of Nike EYBL Peach JamAll three commits the Iowa State Cyclones have in their Class of 2027 are playing for AAU teams competing in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam this year. Two of the playe

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Iowa State Basketball Will Have Work To Do Following Recent Bracketology UpdateWhile most of the focus for the Iowa State Cyclones will be on the football program for the next couple of months, the basketball program will also be getting s

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Transfer forward Tre Singleton seeks to unlock new layers of versatility as a Cyclone - Cyclone FanaticMar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) dunks the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Grayson Grove (2) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images AMES - It's natural to compare Iowa State tr

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Milan Momcilovic Cashed in on NIL Transferring From Iowa StateThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team suffered a massive loss when Milan Momcilovic entered his name into the 2026 NBA Draft, effectively ending his tim

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Otzelberger, Buchanan and Singleton meet with mediaYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Basketball Sophomore Dealt with Shoulder IssueThe 2026 offseason has been a whirlwind for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team. Their roster underwent major changes with Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jeffer

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Texas Tech Making Some Noise in the Middle of JulyHere is a look at all the news and notes surrounding Texas Tech through the middle of July. Former Texas Tech men's basketball coach Tubby Smith, who coached th

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When, Who Iowa State Basketball Commits Will Play in Peach JamIt’s a big week for the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team. Now, you may be wondering how. After all, we are in the middle of the offseason and are still mont

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Recapping Nike EYBL Season for Iowa State Basketball RecruitsThe Iowa State Cyclones might have one of the brightest futures in all of college basketball. Over the last few months, Iowa State has taken the college basketb

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Iowa State Experienced Remarkable Growth Under Jamie PollardThe Iowa State Cyclones are nearing the end of an era with athletic director Jamie Pollard recently announcing his retirement. Leading the athletic program sinc

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Cyclones in the NBA Summer LeagueYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Basketball Has the Perfect Non-Conference ScheduleThe Iowa State Cyclones are going into the 2026-27 season with sky high expectations. Over the last few years, head coach T.J. Otzelberger has built up the prog

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Incoming Transfer Could Provide Value in Multiple Ways for Iowa State Basketball The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off a busy offseason in which they made a lot of changes to the roster. With a plethora of new transfers coming in, how the t

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Why Iowa State Basketball Should Worry About T.J. Otzelberger Potentially LeavingThe Iowa State Cyclones had some major news on Friday with the announcement that Athletic Director Jamie Pollard will be transitioning toward retirement next ye

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Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard Announces RetirementThe Iowa State Cyclones athletic department has undergone some massive changes in the last year. Football head coach Matt Campbell departed the program after 10

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Iowa State Athletics Playing in Monster Energy Rebranded Big 12 ConferenceIowa State Cyclones fans know that their football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball teams will all look very different when their respective seasons sta

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Non-Conference Schedule Revealed for Iowa State Basketball While the college basketball season might be a few months away, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Iowa State Cyclones.  Last season, the Cyclones wer

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Iowa State announces MBB non-conference scheduleThe schedule includes eight regular season home matchups and an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum.

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Iowa State announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule - Cyclone FanaticFeb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches his team play the Houston Cougars during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. (Reese Strickland-Imagn Images) The following is a press release from Iowa State Athletic Communications Iowa State has

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Step into my office: Nate HeiseYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Ruffing joins Otzelberger’s staff as assistantYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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T.J. Otzelberger finalizes 2026-27 coaching staff - Cyclone FanaticIowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches the game from the bench during the second half in the Big-12 conference men's basketball against Texas Tech on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Ima

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Iowa State Basketball Moves Up in College Basketball RankingsAs the college basketball season gets set to start in a couple of months, the Iowa State Cyclones will be one of the top teams in the country to keep an eye on.

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Jamarion Batemon Will Have Massive Role To Fill With Iowa State BasketballThe Iowa State Cyclones have a few massive holes to fill in their lineup with key contributors not returning to the team for the 2026-27 season. While Tamin Lip

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Why Joshua Jefferson Being Drafted Will Help Iowa State Basketball Coming off a very successful campaign last season, the Iowa State Cyclones will be a much different-looking squad next year. However, one of their departing sta

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Joshua Jefferson Reveals Plans Nets Have for Him in NBAIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson snapped a five-year drought for the program by being selected No. 28 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. Before Jefferson,

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Step Into My Office: Eric MulderYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Joshua Jefferson Details Tough Journey Recovering From InjuryJoshua Jefferson had an incredible career with the Iowa State Cyclones, but it came to an end in disappointing fashion. Minutes into the team’s Round of 64 game

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Sorsby, NFLPA Litigation OverQB confirmed he will focus on entering league in 2027 in memo sent to teams

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Tamin Lipsey shined as a 4-year leader for ISU, but now seeks to climb ranks with the Indiana Pacers - Cyclone FanaticMar 22, 2026; St.

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Watch what Otzelberger, Bond, Batemon and Lipsey said at Tuesday's availability - Cyclone FanaticIowa State men's basketball had their first availability of the summer on Tuesday morning. Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, senior Leon Bond, sophomore Jamarion Batemon had to say, as well as a cameo by Indiana Pacers guard Tamin Lipsey. Otzelberger starts by sharing the news of Chr

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Incoming Iowa State Basketball Freshman Suffers Achilles InjuryThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history. For the fifth time in as many years under hea

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Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season with a torn achilles - Cyclone FanaticWayzata's Christian Wiggins (2) shoots from the line against West Allis Central in the Rick Majerus WBY Shootout on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. West Allis Central won the game, 67-64. (Scott Ash/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

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100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team - Cyclone FanaticJake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason emphasis' and why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State. https://youtu.be/FA08S6jBNpk The following players sat down at the Talons of Tuscany, with timestamps at

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Iowa State Basketball Has One Glaring Weakness To AddressThere was a lot that the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team did well during the 2025-26 season, which led to historic levels of production. For the fifth

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Nets Trade Has Put Joshua Jefferson Behind Eight Ball To Start CareerIowa State Cyclones fans had to be excited when they heard the name of one of their own, Joshua Jefferson, coming off the board in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the

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Texas Tech Basketball: 2026 Guard Amari Barrett CommitsUp to 10.

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Iowa State Basketball Has Potential Emerging Star on Their Roster The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be preparing soon for the 2026-27 campaign, and they will be relying on some returning players to take a step forward.  It

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Nets Receive Brutal Grade for Selection of Joshua JeffersonIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson lived out his dream, hearing his name called during the 2028 NBA Draft. Despite not being invited to the green room, h

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NET(S) GAIN: Joshua Jefferson's brimming with gratitude as he embarks on NBA career - Cyclone FanaticJun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson after he was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images AMES - Ninety-five days separa

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Iowa State Is National Title Contender for One Major ReasonOver the last few years, college basketball has seen an interesting trend when it comes to their top teams. Coaches matter, star players matter, and fans matter

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Iowa State Part of Big 12 History During 2026 NBA DraftThe Iowa State Cyclones saw their program’s five-year drought of having a player selected in the NBA draft finally snap. With the No. 28 pick in the first round

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4-Star Class of 2027 Wing Picks Wisconsin Over Iowa StateThe Iowa State Cyclones have done a wonderful job when it comes to recruiting for the Class of 2027 in men’s basketball. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger and his sta

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Nets Receive Solid Grade Selecting Iowa State Basketball StarIowa State Cyclones faithful are going to be keeping a close eye on the Brooklyn Nets during the 2026-27 NBA season. That is because they landed a Cyclones star

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Christian Anderson becomes Texas Tech’s newest first-round NBA Draft pickThe Texas Tech Red Raiders haven’t had many first round draft picks in program history, but Christian Anderson recently became the most recent. After two great

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Joshua Jefferson Lands in Far From Ideal Situation With NetsThe 2026 NBA Draft saw a streak snapped for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team. For the first time since 2020, when Tyrese Haliburton was selected by

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Texas Tech news and notes: Christian Anderson drafted, Lady Raiders add 6 staffersA lot is happening for Texas Tech basketball fans this week. The Red Raiders are getting to keep up with some national, marquee headline sort of news as well as

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Tamin Lipsey signs with the Indiana Pacers on an Exhibit-10 deal - Cyclone FanaticIowa State guard Tamin Lipsey signs an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers, he tells Cyclone Fanatic. The Ames native went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but immediately finds a home with a few familiar faces, including NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton and Iowa native GM Chad Buchanan.

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Tamin Lipsey Wastes No Time Signing Deal After Going UndraftedThe 2026 NBA Draft wrapped up with only one Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball player being selected. Forward Joshua Jefferson was selected No. 28 overall by

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3 Areas of Improvement for Tamin Lipsey To Stick in NBAThe Iowa State Cyclones ' drought of not having a player selected in the NBA draft was snapped when Joshua Jefferson was picked No. 28 overall in the first roun

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3 Reasons Tamin Lipsey Should Get Picked in Second Round of NBA DraftIowa State Cyclones star Tamin Lipsey, unfortunately, didn’t hear his name called on Day 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft. Based on draft boards and rankings, it isn’t s

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Why Christian Anderson’s NBA Landing Spot Is More Complicated Than It SeemsThe Red Raiders have another first round NBA draftee. Christian Anderson officially marks his territory as one of the most prolific players in Texas Tech histor

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J-JEFF ASCENDS: He's ISU's first first-round NBA Draft pick since Tyrese Haliburton in 2020 - and heading to Brooklyn via trade - Cyclone FanaticFormer Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) celebrates after win 87-57 over UCF in the Big-12 conference men's basketball on Jan. 20, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Former Iowa State star forward Joshua

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Joshua Jefferson Earned His Spot in First Round of NBA DraftIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson did a great job during his senior year to put himself on the map in the eyes of NBA scouts and evaluators. Heading int

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Wolves Draft ISU Forward🔁 Traded to Nets 🌪️ Joshua Jefferson goes No. 28 📝 Pro comp: Kyle Anderson 🎥 Watch him earn All-American honors

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Hornets Draft Texas Tech PG⚫️ Christian Anderson goes No. 18 📝 Pro comp: Darius Garland 🎥 Watch his All-American highlights

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Iowa State Basketball Star Absent From Recent NBA Mock DraftsThe last time that an Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball player was selected during the NBA draft was 2020. In the first round, No. 12 overall, the Sacramento

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NBA Mock Draft Roundup for Iowa State Star Joshua JeffersonIt has been six years since the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has had a player selected in the NBA draft. Tyrese Haliburton, selected No. 12 overall

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Joshua Jefferson Needs To Overcome One Weakness To Make NBA ImpactIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson played at an incredibly high level during the 2025-26 season, stuffing the stat sheet during his senior year. He avera

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Knicks Amongst Best Fits for Joshua Jefferson in NBA DraftIowa State Cyclones star forward Joshua Jefferson is an intriguing prospect heading into the 2026 NBA Draft. There are some teams that will view his age in a ne

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Iowa State Star Lands With NBA Champion Knicks in Mock DraftThe Iowa State Cyclones have two players who are going to be in the mix to hear their names called during the 2026 NBA Draft: forward Joshua Jefferson and point

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Iowa State Basketball Maintains Elite Class of 2027 RankingThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has been elevated to an incredibly high level by head coach T.J. Otzelberger. He took over a program that won only

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2 Iowa State Basketball Commits See Rankings ImproveThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has been on fire on the recruiting trail in recent weeks, putting together one of the top-ranked recruiting classe

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Why Iowa State Basketball Will Miss Star Potential of Milan Momcilovic Coming off a great campaign, the Iowa State Cyclones will be a different-looking team on the hardwood next year. Unfortunately, a lot of key players for the tea

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Three Reasons Why This Projected Iowa State Basketball Starting Lineup WorksRecently, James Fletcher III of On3/Rivals announced their “Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 9.0: Lineup projections for 2026-27 season.” Fletch