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Iowa State Basketball Star Milan Momcilovic Makes Wise Choice Regarding NBA Draft

With the Iowa State Cyclones seeing their season come to an end in the Sweet 16, planning for the next campaign will begin right away. Overall, while another exit in the Sweet 16 might be a disappointment, this is a program that is heading in the right direction.

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4 Iowa State Basketball Players Planning To Return To Program

The Iowa State Cyclones 2025-26 men’s basketball season has come to a close with their loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Milan Momcilovic News / Heartland College Sports / March 29

Milan Momcilovic Clarifies NBA Draft Stance: ‘I’m Still Deciding What to Do’

Just hours after announcing his intention to enter the NBA Draft, Milan Momcilovic is already adding some important context to his decision. The Iowa State Cyclones standout made it clear that while he is testing the waters ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, nothing is finalized when it comes to his future.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 29

Iowa State Basketball Star Shares He Will Declare for NBA Draft

The Iowa State Cyclones 2025-26 season was over for a few hours after losing to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament before attention turned to the future.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 29

This Area Projects to be Early Strength for Iowa State Basketball Next Season

The Iowa State Cyclones saw their season come to an end in the Sweet 16 with a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. While it might have been a disappointing way to go out, the team should be optimistic about the future. With the season coming to a close for the Cyclones, there were certainly a lot of positives from what was a fantastic year.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 29

Joshua Jefferson Injury ‘Sucked the Life Out Of’ Iowa State

The Iowa State Cyclones made history during their Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers when they scored a program record 108 points in a 34-point victory.

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

Iowa State Basketball Fans Will Love This Sweet 16 Bold Prediction

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.

Rocco Becht News / Heartland College Sports / March 27

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.

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

Iowa State Basketball Coach Reportedly Not in Mix for North Carolina Job

Since T.J. Otzelberger took over as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team, he has turned them into one of the best programs in the country.

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

CSC Academic All-District First Team Has 3 Iowa State Basketball Players

A trio of Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball players was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, as seniors Tamin Lipsey and Nate Heise and junior Blake Buchanan were all selected.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 26

All Signs Point to Audi Crooks' Iowa State Transfer

One of the biggest stories during the last NCAA offseason was whether Iowa State Cyclones star forward Audi Crooks was going to transfer. This came after Crooks was named a third-team All-American because of her elite sophomore campaign, where she averaged 23.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

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

NCAA Tournament Brings the Best Out of Iowa State Veteran

The Iowa State Cyclones suffered an unfortunate loss when star forward Joshua Jefferson was injured less than three minutes into their Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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

Iowa State Basketball Coach Shuts Down Potential Coaching Rumors

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for a massive game in the Sweet 16 against the Tennessee Volunteers, but with a prominent job opening up, rumors spread quickly about their head coach being an option. Following a really strong performance in the Big 12 tournament, the Cyclones have been able to carry that momentum into the NCAA tournament.

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

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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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22