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The Iowa State Cyclones are in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. They will be looking to advance beyond the Regional Semifinal into the Elite Eight for the first time.

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On His Way Out of Ames, Rocco Becht Left Something Behind

Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht paid it forward before leaving town for Penn State. Retired Des Moines Register sportswriter Randy Peterson shared an interesting piece of Becht’s exit from Ames on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 27

Inside Iowa State’s Effort to Retain T.J. Otzelberger Amid North Carolina Rumors

Amid one of the deepest runs of T.J. Otzelberger‘s career, Iowa State has worked effortlessly in the background to keep their basketball leader right where he is.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 27

1 Major Weakness That Could Doom Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most impressive teams during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After defeating the Tennessee State Tigers in the Round of 64, they dominated the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32 after a slow start.

Joshua Jefferson News / Heartland College Sports / March 27

Joshua Jefferson Injury Update Ahead Of the Sweet 16

It’ll be a game-time decision whether Joshua Jefferson sees the floor for No. 2 Iowa State’s contest with No. 6 Tennessee in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 27

2 Factors That Will Determine if Iowa State Makes Final Four

The Iowa State Cyclones were one of the best men’s basketball teams in the country all season and have continued showcasing why during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Joshua Jefferson News / ESPN / March 26

Cyclones say Jefferson (ankle) to decide if he plays

Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains a gametime decision for Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee and said he's hoping to play if there is just "a little bit of pain" from his low-ankle sprain.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 26

Iowa State Basketball Player Will Be Key to Potential Final Four Run

With the Iowa State Cyclones set to face the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16, a trip to the Elite 8 will be on the line on Friday night. In order to secure a win, the team will need to be at their best. For the last couple of weeks, the Cyclones have been playing some of their best basketball.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 26

Iowa State Basketball Riding Remarkable Hot Streak on Defense

A major reason that the Iowa State Cyclones have been viewed as a national title contender this season has been the improvements the team has made on the offensive side of the ball.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 26

Iowa State Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger Ranked Poorly Among Sweet 16 Peers

With the Sweet 16 here for the Iowa State Cyclones, they will be hoping that another good game against the Tennessee Volunteers will result in a trip to the Elite 8. So far in the NCAA tournament, the Cyclones have been playing some excellent basketball.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / March 25

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

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

4 Iowa State Basketball Standouts in 2 NCAA Tournament Games

The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing at an incredibly high level during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. In their first game, they dominated the Tennessee State Tigers, winning 108-74.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / March 25

Otzelberger dismisses job links: Future at ISU

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger shot down reports linking him to other jobs, including the North Carolina vacancy, saying he's "thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones" and looks forward to future success in Ames.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Iowa State Football Set To Host Key 2028 Prospect Soon

While all eyes have been on the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team, the football team is getting set for the start of spring practice to usher in a new era for the squad. Following the departure of Matt Campbell, the program was quick to bring in head coach Jimmy Rogers as the replacement.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Tamin Lipsey Matched NCAA Tournament History With Stat Line

Knowing they would be without their star forward Joshua Jefferson, the Iowa State Cyclones knew others would have to step up in his place. Assuming that position was Tamin Lipsey.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Iowa State Basketball Disrespected in Sweet Sixteen Rankings

The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most impressive teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They dominated the Tennessee State Tigers in the Round of 64, 108-74, before taking down the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32, 82-63.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Winning This Key Area Will Be Important for Iowa State Basketball in Sweet 16

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set for their Sweet 16 matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers, the team will be hoping to maintain the momentum that they have built up over the last couple of weeks. Since the start of the Big 12 tournament, this is a Cyclones team that has been playing at an extremely high level.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Three Reasons Iowa State Basketball Can Advance to Elite 8

The Iowa State Cyclones will be getting set to face the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday night in a Sweet 16 matchup with a trip to the Elite 8 on the line. It was a very impressive showing for the Cyclones in their first two games of the NCAA tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones News / TheSheGotGame / March 23

Audi Crooks Speaks Out As Iowa State’s Season Takes Unexpected Turn

Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball had an unusual season before beginning their March Madness campaign, but Cyclones center Audi Crooks still believes that the team is more capable than what the records show.

Nate Heise News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22

Tamin Lipsey carries Iowa State to Sweet 16 in dominant performance against Kentucky

It turns out the Iowa State Cyclones can win without star senior forward Joshua Jefferson.

Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance

Fletcher Loyer shows he's as crucial as Braden Smith in Purdue's win over Miami

Texas HC Sean Miller rejects Cinderella label amid surprising Sweet 16 run

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Nebraska continues best season ever

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Joshua Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Iowa State star suffers injury minutes into March Madness game

The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones entered the NCAA Tournament with Final Four hopes. But, after just one half of basketball, those hopes might have taken a massive hit.

Audi Crooks Reveals True Feelings on Comparisons With Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal

The “Lady Shaq” nickname that has been going around college basketball has been taken on by Iowa State center Audi Crooks. The comparison to one of the sport’s most powerful forces is very important because it shows how Crooks’ post-game dominance is similar to Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career.

Iowa State Cyclones News / TheSheGotGame / March 18

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks Reacts to Her Viral ‘Lady Shaq’ Nickname

Audi Crooks’ scoring skills and the similarity of her physical stature with Shaquille O’Neal earned her the moniker, ‘Lady Shaq,’ and the 21-year-old is ardently pleased with it.