Iowa State vs. Texas Tech - February 28, 2026

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

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

What's Buzzing

Iowa State Men’s Basketball

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HE’S COMING HOME! Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves Oct. 7 at Hilton Coliseum. #Cyclones | #C5C

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Assets will be sold for record prices in coming years, especially as wealthy guys get incredibly wealthy. What has changed is the speed at which they will either get wealthier or poorer as our world is on tilt. My prediction: In the next decade, we will continue to see record

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Happy Birthday, Marquis Gilstrap! #Cyclones | #C5C

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PITCOIN RISES OCTOBER 8 📈 Now’s your chance to pre-save my new album…daleee https://t.co/tbKn9NFFbW

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Many, many signs in Hilton Coliseum at a men's basketball game in 1995. #CyclONEnation

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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

Big 12 x Monster Court Logo 🎨

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New look to the floor at Fertitta Center.

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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

Duke vs. Michigan Canceled ❌

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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

Sorsby, NFLPA Litigation Over

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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

Wolves Draft ISU Forward

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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

Hornets Draft Texas Tech PG

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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

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Iowa State Basketball Will Have Edge Over Every Big 12 Team Except TCUArguably, the biggest question facing the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team heading into the 2026-27 campaign is who is going to replace all the scoring

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3 Reasons Projected Iowa State Basketball Lineup Won’t WorkThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to have a lot of new faces in its rotation for the 2026-27 season. Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Milan Momcil

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Inside the Best Gameday Production in College Basketball at Iowa StateHilton Coliseum, home of the Iowa State Cyclones. One of the best places in America when it comes to watching basketball. It’s not in the most rural place, or t

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Class of 2028 Forward Came Away Impressed by Iowa State VisitThe men’s basketball Class of 2027 that the Iowa State Cyclones have put together is among the best in the country. Jack Kohnen is the latest recruit to commit

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Iowa State Basketball Has Luxury To Get Head Start on Class of 2028The Iowa State Cyclones have been finding a ton of success on the recruiting trail, with head coach T.J. Otzelberger securing another commitment recently from J

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Iowa State Basketball Fans Will Love Versatility of Class of 2027 CommitThe Iowa State Cyclones have one of the most highly-ranked groups of players for the Class of 2027 in men’s basketball in the country. In September 2024, they l

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Marquette, Wisconsin Have To Be Getting Tired of T.J. OtzelbergerUnder head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the Iowa State Cyclones have become a force on the recruiting trail when it comes to both high school players and those in th

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Breaking down Iowa State MBB’s 2026-27 Big 12 scheduleYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Basketball Making Key Change To Recruiting TargetsThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has turned into a perennial contender in the Big 12 under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. In five years with him at t

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Milan Mocilovic Will Face Immense Pressure Living up To Price TagIn a college basketball world where we see players flying from team to team, rosters getting taken apart, and money getting tossed around, we saw many players m

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Multiple Iowa State Basketball Transfers Rightfully Predicted To StartOne of the advantages that the 2025-26 Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team had going into the season was its continuity. Tamin Lipsey was entering Year 4

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Iowa State Basketball Being Overlooked in Way-Too-Early Top 25The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to look a lot different during the 2026-27 campaign than it did at the end of the 2025-26 season. Head co

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Team Herro Is a Team To Watch This Summer for Iowa State FansThe Iowa State Cyclones have an unbelievable men's basketball Class of 2027 coming in, full of high school stars. Their first commit was Josiah Harrington, an I

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Josiah Harrington Making Great Impression at First Scholastic Live PeriodThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball Class of 2027 is shaping up to be one of the very best in the country. They recently secured a commitment from a third

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Lofty Expectations for Duke Basketball Only Continue To RiseThe Blue Devils will have some pressure to perform next season.

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New Commitment Gives Iowa State the Brightest Future in College BasketballThe Iowa State Cyclones are well-known as one of the better programs in college basketball. With history, passionate fans, and a bright future, Iowa State is cl

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Jack Kohnen (2027) commits to Iowa StateYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State earns commitment from 4-star forward Jack Kohnen - Cyclone FanaticIowa State earned its third commitment of the 2027 class in 4-star small forward Jack Kohnen (first reported by Joe Tipton of On3). He picked the Cyclones after also considering Nebraska and Iowa. https://twitter.com/JoeTipton/status/2065871848554782952?s=20 The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Sling

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Isaiah Evans Silences Pre-Draft Skeptics With Sudden Rise on National Mock Draft BoardsFormer Duke Blue Devil Isaiah Evans has seen his draft stock fluctuate a lot in recent weeks, but the most recent projections favor him much more than what he’s

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Joshua Jefferson Key To Becoming NBA Player RevealedIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson has done a wonderful job of putting himself in a position to be selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. He wasn’t on many eval

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Joshua Jefferson Can Snap Iowa State Basketball StreakIowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson looks like he has a legitimate chance of being selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Recent mock drafts h

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Joshua Jefferson Lands in First Round of Recent NBA MockThe 2025-26 men’s college basketball season was a phenomenal one for Iowa State Cyclones star Joshua Jefferson. It may not have ended in the fashion he wanted,

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Iowa State Basketball Big 12 Opponent Matrix RevealedThe Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has a lot of talent to replace from their 2025-26 season. It will be interesting to see how the five transfers, Ja

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Iowa State MBB 2026-27 Big 12 opponents released - Cyclone FanaticThe 2026-27 Big 12 men's basketball opponents are officially released with an 18 game schedule. Below is Iowa State's schedule: Home-and-away: Kansas, Oklahoma State and West VirginiaHome-only: Arizona, BYU, Cincinnati, Kansas State, TCU, UtahAway-only: Arizona State, Baylor, Colorado, Houston, T

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Iowa State Basketball Should Be Concerned About Transfer Portal RankingComing off another Sweet 16 appearance, the Iowa State Cyclones have emerged as one of the most consistent programs in the country. Now, after a great campaign,

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Bàsquet Girona adds former Cyclone Aljaž KuncYour best source for quality Iowa St. Cyclones news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Iowa State Basketball Receives Shocking Assessment of Transfer Portal AdditionsFollowing a strong campaign for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team had to reshape their roster quite a bit this offseason in the transfer portal. Coming off a g

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Tamin Lipsey Seeing Stock Rise in Latest NBA Mock DraftThere is no doubt that Tamin Lipsey will eventually have his number and uniform retired by the Iowa State Cyclones. What he accomplished throughout his four-yea

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Joshua Jefferson Reported Range in NBA Draft RevealedThe 2025-26 men's college basketball season was an excellent one for Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson. His improvements from the 2024-25 campaign le

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Development of Freshman Guard Will Be Key for Iowa State BasketballComing off a strong campaign in the 2025-26 season, the Iowa State Cyclones will be hoping to be even better next year. However, a lot of that success will rely

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Iowa State Class of 2027 Small Forward Target Thriving at Nike EYBLThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team is already off to an incredible start when it comes to recruiting for the Class of 2027. Four-star small forward/s

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Why Milan Momcilovic Will Struggle Meeting Expectations After Leaving Iowa StateAs the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for the upcoming season, they are going to be without a key piece from a great team last year. Following a Sweet 16 appearan

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Iowa State Basketball Star Lands With Celtics in Latest NBA Mock DraftThe Iowa State Cyclones have dominated the NBA draft talk recently, with so much focus on forward Milan Momiclovic. His decision went right down to the wire, bu

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Iowa State Wrongly Drops in Top 25 After Milan Momcilovic TransferThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team suffered a massive blow when Milan Momcilovic entered the 2026 NBA Draft and subsequently put his name in the tran

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Tamin Lipsey Shares His Mindset Going Into NBA Predraft WorkoutsThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team has been featured in a lot of headlines, with the entire college basketball world focusing on one of their former