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Iowa State Reportedly in Contact With North Dakota State Transfer

The Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of experience and production they need to replace on their men’s basketball roster this offseason. Five seniors, Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Dominick Nelson and Eric Mulder are not returning, along with guard Cade Kelderman, who will enter the transfer portal.

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Iowa State Football Made Incredible Impression on Class of 2028 DL

The Iowa State Cyclones are taking full advantage of catching up on the competition by hosting high school recruits at their spring practices. New head coach Jimmy Rogers missed out on a lot of the action over the winter as he got the 2026 roster in shape following the departure of Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 6

Jamarion Batemon Shares Reported Decision on Iowa State Basketball Future

The Iowa State Cyclones know that they will have some work to do with their roster this offseason. There are five seniors who will not be returning: Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Dominick Nelson and Eric Mulder.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 6

Grading Iowa State Basketball Star Joshua Jefferson's Senior Season

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their season come to an end a bit earlier than they would have liked, but the overall campaign was a very strong one for the program. Right from the start of the year, it was pretty clear that it was going to be a special season for the Cyclones.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 4

Former TJ Otzelberger Assistant From UNLV Would Be Perfect for Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger knew that his program was in for a busy offseason. Before any moves were made with the roster, whether it be players entering the transfer portal or declaring for the NBA draft, Otzelberger knew that he would have five seniors who would have to be replaced on the roster.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 4

Iowa State Basketball Could Have Made Final Four With Healthy Star

With the Final Four set in Indianapolis, the Iowa State Cyclones likely can’t help but feel like they could have been one of the last teams standing if things had gone right. Coming into the season, the Cyclones were expected to once again be a solid team in a loaded Big 12 conference.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 4

Iowa State Football Returnee Ready To Compete for Starting Job

There were a lot of changes with the Iowa State Cyclones football roster this offseason, with more than 50 players entering the transfer portal following the head coaching change.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 4

Three Early Reasons Why Iowa State Basketball Can Reach Final Four Next Year

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their 2025-26 season end sooner than they would have liked, but there is reason to believe they can continue to head in the right direction. This season, the Cyclones got off to a fantastic start with a 16-0 record.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Makes Great Impression on Class of 2027 OL During Visit

With spring practices underway, the Iowa State Cyclones football coaching staff has been hard at work building relationships with recruits who are visiting campus.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Basketball Freshman Leaves Door Open for Transfer

This offseason is going to be a busy one for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team, with so many holes to fill. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has two vacancies on his coaching staff.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Audi Crooks NIL Asking Price in Transfer Portal Revealed

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team is going to look a lot different during the 2026-27 campaign than it did when their 2025-26 season came to a close.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Offers and Hosts 2027 App State Commit

With spring practices underway, the Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for the upcoming season and trying to do their best to have a successful campaign. After losing nearly the entire roster in the transfer portal, the Cyclones had to completely rebuild their football team from scratch.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Should Feel Good About Quarterback Room in 2026

As the Iowa State Cyclones continue spring practices, the coaching staff is starting to get a look at a completely different roster than last year's.

Iowa State Cyclones News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 2

Iowa State WBB head coach releases statement after Audi Crooks transfer move

Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly broke his silence with a post following star Audi Crooks’ decision to enter the transfer portal. Crooks made the choice to enter the portal on Thursday, marking her departure from the Cyclones after three seasons.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 2

TJ Otzelberger Provides Iowa State Basketball Assistants With Opportunity

Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger is one of the best coaches in the nation. In five years with Iowa State, he has taken them to five straight NCAA tournaments, reaching the Sweet Sixteen three times.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 2

Iowa State Football Defender Sets Expectations for Self and Unit

The Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of new faces as part of their football program that underwent a massive overhaul this offseason. Gone after 10 years is Matt Campbell, who accepted the head coaching position with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Audi Crooks Landing Spots: 3 Destinations for NCAA’s No. 2 Scorer After Iowa State Exit

Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal and the recruiting race for her would be heating up soon. The former Iowa State Cyclones center made it official after Iowa State's first-round exit in the 2026 NCAA tournament, bringing the curtain down on a three-year run in Ames that was nothing short of impressive.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Total Pro Sports / April 2

College Basketball Star Audi Crooks Announces She’s Transferring

Audi Crooks will not return to Iowa State next season. The star center announced Thursday that she will enter the transfer portal after three seasons with the Cyclones.

Iowa State Football Atop List for Class of 2027 Quarterback

The new regime leading the Iowa State Cyclones football team did an incredible job of restocking the roster for the 2026 season. When Matt Campbell left for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ head coaching job, more than 50 players entered the transfer portal.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / April 2

Belmont's Maya Johnson, Alabama's Jocelyn Briski Lead Softball America’s Pitcher Rankings

After two months of play, Softball America has released a list of the current best aces in the game, and a mid-major star stands at No.1. Softball America

Viral Women’s College Basketball Star Enters Transfer Portal

One of the most prominent college stars in women’s basketball has entered the transfer portal. Audi Crooks is a physically dominant, elite-scoring center who was second in the nation in scoring last season (25.8 PTS), but is glaringly weak on defense.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 2

Audi Crooks Sends Message to Iowa State Coaches After Transfer Decision

As soon as the Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball team was bounced in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, there was speculation about whether star center Audi Crooks would transfer from the program or stay at Iowa State for her senior season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Athlon Sports / April 2

College Basketball Star Audi Crooks Announces Career News on Thursday

In her three seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones, Audi Crooks has emerged as one of the most dominant players on the women's college basketball scene.

T.J. Otzelberger remains committed to Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger is going to be a name ot watch moving forward on the coaching carousel. Otzelberger, 48, is one of the best coaches in the country.

Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky

Tyrese Haliburton had the perfect diss ready after Iowa State crushed Kentucky

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Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky

Iowa State senior Nate Heise did not endear himself to Big Blue Nation with his message after his team’s win over Kentucky. 2-seed Iowa State left 7-seed Kentucky in the dust in the second half of their NCAA Tournament clash to win an 82-63 affair at Enterprise Center in St.