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The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has cemented its status as one of the best squads in the country. With a 23-3 record, they are in the midst of a historic campaign.

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Iowa State Cyclones Jumped by Big 12 Rival in Recent Bracketology Predictions

The last week has been magical for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team, with Hilton Coliseum living up to its reputation. After suffering a brutal defeat at the hands of the TCU Horned Frogs on the road, the Cyclones returned home for two major matchups against the Kansas Jayhawks and Houston Cougars.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 20

Iowa State Cyclones Offer Talented Interior Lineman From Nebraska

The Iowa State Cyclones’ coaching staff might not be preparing for games right now, but they are hard at work building the program for the future. It was a tough situation for new head coach Jimmy Rogers to walk into after Matt Campbell's departure.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 20

Heise Siblings Have Historic Week For Iowa State & Team USA

You can't overstate how monumental this week has been for the Heise family. Nate Heise powered Iowa State to a win over No. 2 Houston, while Taylor Heise helped secure the gold medal for the United States women's hockey team.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 19

Iowa State Will Be Keeping Close Eye on Men's Basketball Weekend Matchups

The Iowa State Cyclones have firmly entrenched themselves as one of the best teams in men’s college basketball with their performance this season. With a 23-3 record, they are currently ranked No.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 19

Iowa State Cyclones Soar Up Men's College Basketball Power Rankings

It has been an incredible season for the Iowa State Cyclones, and this campaign could be a very special one. Following a 16-0 start to the year, the Cyclones were clearly a team that was going to exceed expectations.

Iowa State Trying To Chase Down Kansas in Pursuit of Class of 2027 Wide Receiver

Jimmy Rogers knew that he would have his work cut out for him when he accepted the head coaching job with the Iowa State Cyclones football team. Not only was he taking over for the winningest coach in program history, Matt Campbell, but the roster had to be completely remade.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 19

Potential Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Recruit Wants to Make Impact Early

The Iowa State Cyclones are having a fantastic season, but that isn’t stopping the team from keeping an eye on the future. The 2025-26 campaign has been one of the best in the Iowa State Cyclones program's history.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 18

Josiah Harrington Pitching Iowa State to Fellow Class of 2027 Star Recruit

The Iowa State Cyclones have one of the best environments for college basketball in the country at Hilton Coliseum. An electric atmosphere normally, things are ratcheted up even more when premier matchups are being held, such as a recent one against the Kansas Jayhawks.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 18

Iowa State Cyclones Making Push for Appalachian State Mountaineers Commit

The Iowa State Cyclones are playing from behind, compared to their peers, when it comes to recruiting for the Class of 2027. Due to the coaching change, with Jimmy Rogers being hired to replace Matt Campbell after he departed for the Penn State Nittany Lions, the focus in the first few weeks on the job was primarily on addressing the 2026 roster.

Rocco Becht News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 18

Iowa State Cyclones' QB Will Have Big Shoes to Fill Following Rocco Becht Leaving

It has been a very busy couple of months for the Iowa State Cyclones’ football program following the departure of their head coach. Fortunately, things have started to calm down a bit. New head coach Jimmy Rogers didn’t inherit a great situation following Matt Campbell's departure for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 18

Iowa State Cyclones Makes Offer to Three-Star Wide Receiver in Class of 2027

The Iowa State Cyclones 2026 football roster looks pretty much set, which means the coaching staff can now shift its focus to the Class of 2027. It has been a busy few weeks for head coach Jimmy Rogers, who had to work double-time replacing all of the players who left in the transfer portal and decommitted from the Class of 2026.

Iowa State Cyclones Offer Cornerback Being Recruited by Kansas State Wildcats

The Iowa State Cyclones’ coaching staff continues to make offers for the 2027 recruiting class, and there is plenty of work to be done. After not inheriting the best of situations, head coach Jimmy Rogers has been hard to work with his coaching staff to build the program back up.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 17

Iowa State Cyclones Have Ton of Work To Earn 1-Seed in Bracketology Predictions

The Iowa State Cyclones picked up an incredible victory over the Houston Cougars on Big Monday, winning a thriller, 70-67. It was the second consecutive victory for Iowa State against a top-10 opponent.

Nate Heise News / College Sports Only / February 17

Heise Siblings Deliver Unforgettable Day For Iowa State And Team USA

Two siblings delivered unforgettable performances on opposite sides of the world. Taylor Heise scored a big goal for the United States Women's Hockey

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 17

Three Key Takeaways from Iowa State Cyclones' Signature Win Over Houston Cougar

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a massive victory over the Houston Cougars on Monday night in a game that could change the trajectory of their season. Following an impressive win over the Kansas Jayhawks, the Cyclones didn’t have much time to enjoy and were right back in action on Big Monday.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 17

Iowa State Cyclones Recruit Spoke Highly of Visit to Campus for Kansas Game

The Iowa State Cyclones picked up one of their most impressive victories of the season when they defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 74-56 in front of their faithful fans at Hilton Coliseum.

Nate Heise News / ESPN / February 17

Heise 3 lifts No. 6 Iowa State past No. 2 Houston

Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State's rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night, as the Cyclones improve to 23-3.

Watch: Iowa State takes down Houston in exciting top 10 matchup

The No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones toppled the No. 2 Houston Cougars 70-67 in a thrilling matchup on Monday. The Cyclones took control early on, taking a 10-point lead before the Cougars responded with a quick scoring run.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 17

No. 6 Iowa State storms back to beat No. 2 Houston in thriller

In a game that featured one of the best environments of the entire season, No. 6 Iowa State put together a late rally to down No. 2 Houston, 70-67, on Monday night.

No. 6 Iowa State's late 17-4 run produces win over No. 2 Houston

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / February 16

Iowa State Cyclones Wisely Re-Offer Talented Cornerback for 2027 Class

With the portal madness and 2026 recruiting finally settling down for the Iowa State Cyclones, the program is now looking toward the future. It was a crazy couple of months for the Cyclones with a new coaching staff coming in and trying to rebuild a team that was decimated by the portal.

Preview: Houston Cougars vs Iowa State Cyclones on Big Monday

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off a bit of an up-and-down week with a bad loss to the TCU Horned Frogs and a great win against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / NBA Draft on SI / February 16

The Top Draft Prospects to Watch in No. 3 Houston vs. No. 5 Iowa State

The Big 12’s best two teams in No. 3 Houston and No. 5 Iowa State are set to face off tonight, offering up what’s sure to be one of the best games of the year.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 14

No. 5 Iowa State proves itself with blowout win over No. 9 Kansas

No. 5 Iowa State shows why it's major NCAA Tournament threat with blowout win over No. 9 Kansas

The Iowa State Cyclones are brewing something special at the right time.

Milan Momcilovic helps No. 5 Iowa State dispatch No. 9 Kansas

Rick Pitino gives huge update on St. John's future after interesting comments

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Softball News / Softball On SI / February 10

How a Florida State Softball Star is Driving Change for the Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes played through a living nightmare last season. Their head coach took a leave of absence, the interim head coach quit, and then the next interim head coach wasn't hired back.