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Iowa State Cyclones' Senior Quickly Emerging as X-Factor This Season

The Iowa State Cyclones will be getting set for a big week coming up, with the schedule starting to get more difficult. However, despite their success, there is reason to believe that this team can be even better. Through 23 games, the Cyclones have one of the best records in the country at 21-2.

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Iowa State Cyclones Surprisingly Not Focused on Trying to Win Big 12 Title

The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing some great basketball of late, but they surprisingly might not be thinking about what that success could result in for them as of now. Following a closer-than-expected game against the Baylor Bears, the Cyclones were able to win their fifth straight game.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 9

Iowa State Cyclones Schedule Creates Tall Order for T.J. Otzelberger

The Iowa State Cyclones are rolling once again, picking up their fifth consecutive victory by defeating the Baylor Bears 72-69 in their last game. With a 21-2 record on the season, the Cyclones look like one of the best teams in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 9

Iowa State Cyclones Shockingly Misplaced in NCAA Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing quite well with a five-game winning streak, but that hasn’t helped them move up surprisingly in a recent prominent NCAA power ranking. Following their two-game skid a few weeks ago, the Cyclones are now once again playing well and solidifying themselves as a Final Four contender.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 9

Iowa State Latest Power Four Program Making Push for Class of 2027 Tight End

With their work seemingly done rebuilding the roster for the 2026 college football season, the Iowa State Cyclones coaching staff is turning its attention to the future of the program.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 9

Iowa State Cyclones See Early Positive Results With Unique Lineup Change

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to win their fifth straight game on Saturday, but it didn’t come as easily as they likely would have hoped. During the last couple of weeks, the Cyclones have been able to jump out to quick leads in their games, and that resulted in some lopsided scores.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 9

Iowa State Cyclones Freshman Rightfully Garnering Confidence From T.J. Otzelberger

There are a lot of reasons why the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is in the midst of the best season in program history. After defeating the Baylor Bears 72-69, the Cyclones are now 21-2 on the year.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 8

Iowa State Cyclones History Made by Tamin Lipsey in Win Over Baylor Bears

There have been a lot of talented players who have suited up for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team throughout the history of the program, and Tamin Lipsey is going to go down as one of the best.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 8

Iowa State Cyclones Excelled in Multiple Areas Despite Close Game Against Baylor

Coming into their matchup on Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones were hoping to extend their winning streak to five games. Even though it might not have been pretty, they were able to get the job done. Following a bit of a slip-up a few weeks ago, the Cyclones have now won their last five games and haven’t lost in a three-week span.

Iowa State Cyclones News / SwimSwam / February 8

Kansas Wraps Up Regular Season with 211-89 Victory over In-Conference Foe Iowa State

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam February 5, 2026 Beyer Pool, Ames, IA SCY (25 yards) Results Final Score: Kansas 211, Iowa State 89 Wrapping up their regular season schedules, Big 12 Conference opponents Kansas and Iowa State met in Ames, with the Jayhawks leaving with a statement win 211-89, ahead of the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / February 8

Iowa State’s Home Crowd is Getting Roasted on Social Media

Iowa State is known for having one of the best basketball arenas in the country, with the elite environment that is Hilton Coliseum. Still, oddly enough, the place is getting roasted on social media this week over the attendance of the recent whiteout game, a 72-69 win over Baylor, for some upper sections of Hilton looking empty.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 8

Iowa State Has Two More Wide Receivers on Class of 2027 Recruiting Board

The new football staff of the Iowa State Cyclones, headlined by head coach Jimmy Rogers, has been hard at work restocking the team’s roster for 2026. With more than 100 players now locked in, Rogers and his staff can turn their attention to the future, starting with the Class of 2027.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 7

Iowa State Former Football Commit Amongst Biggest Steals in Class of 2026

The Iowa State Cyclones football Class of 2026 underwent massive changes over the last few weeks. When Matt Campbell announced he was leaving the program for the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers, several players followed him to College Station.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 7

Iowa State Cyclones Overcome Slow Start for Fifth Straight Win

The Iowa State Cyclones came into Saturday off a nice break from their last game but perhaps were a bit rusty against the Baylor Bears. Despite being a significant favorite in this game, the Cyclones did not get off to a great start.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 6

Iowa State New Football Coaching Staff Going All In for Class of 2027 Recruit

New Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers has been very busy since accepting the position with the team. He has his work cut out for him, replacing the winningest coach in program history, Matt Campbell.

Iowa State Makes Offer to Four-Star Class of 2027 Recruit Committed to Louisville

The Iowa State Cyclones have been busy restocking their roster for the 2026 season over the last few weeks. After Jimmy Rogers was hired to replace Matt Campbell as head coach, there were massive amounts of departures from the team.

Keshon Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Wizards Sign Keshon Gilbert To 10-Day Contract

The Wizards have signed Keshon Gilbert to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release. Gilbert, a 6’4″ guard, spent two years at UNLV and two seasons at Iowa State prior to going undrafted last June.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Offer Talented Four-Star Linebacker from Texas

With the 2026 recruiting class coming in for the Iowa State Cyclones and the transfer portal set, Jimmy Rogers and the coaching staff will be starting to look toward the future. It has undoubtedly been a challenging couple of months for Rogers and his coaching staff since coming to the Cyclones.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Continue to Rise in College Basketball Power Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones are continuing to roll, playing some excellent basketball with March right around the corner. It was another perfect week for the Cyclones, who won both games convincingly.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Hope to See Strong Play from Key Player Going Forward

The Iowa State Cyclones have been able to enjoy some rest this week with a nice break before their next game against the Baylor Bears on Saturday. However, despite the break, the team is trying to figure out areas to improve. It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Cyclones.

Nate Heise News / Heartland College Sports / February 6

‘Score the ball’: T.J. Otzelberger Has Three Simple Words for Iowa State’s Nate Heise

Nate Heise is making the most of his sixth season of college basketball. If nothing else, he’s got a pretty big fan in Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Place Well in Recruiting Rankings Despite Challenges

With National Signing Day finishing up for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team will be getting ready to prepare for the 2026 campaign with their recruits coming in. It has been a wild couple of months for the Cyclones, who have seen their program turned upside down following the loss of Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Landing Four-Star Recruit Was a Massive Steal

The Iowa State Cyclones have finished up National Signing Day and are now going to start preparing for spring practice and 2027 recruiting. It has been a fairly wild couple of months for the Cyclones.