Iowa State Cyclones: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Nate Heise News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 24

NCAA Tournament a Perfect Representation of Iowa State Vet in Big Moments

It’s been an up-and-down season for Nate Heise, a sixth-year senior for the Iowa State Cyclones. But when he transferred to Ames, Iowa, that was kind of his role.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 24

Iowa State Basketball Star Named National Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalist

The 2025-26 Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team could go down as the best in program history. In the Sweet 16 for the third time under head coach T.J.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 24

Iowa State Fans Just Got Some Positive News on Joshua Jefferson’s Status

There’s finally some encouraging news for the Iowa State Cyclones as they prepare for the Sweet 16. Star forward Joshua Jefferson, who missed the Cyclones’ last NCAA Tournament game, is reportedly “continuing to progress” after suffering an ankle injury in the first round last Friday.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 24

Tuesday Takes: Iowa State Will Make the Final Four, BYU Wasted Loads of Money

Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of exciting news, but there were several things that

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 24

Three Takeaways From First Two NCAA Tournament Games for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones have wrapped up their first two NCAA Tournament games, and there have been many positives from a great showing in St. Louis. Coming into the NCAA tournament, the Cyclones were certainly feeling good about themselves.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 23

Iowa State Basketball Starter Performing at High Level With Joshua Jefferson Out

The Iowa State Cyclones will be back in the Sweet 16 on Friday against the Tennessee Volunteers, and the program should be very proud of how they performed in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. Coming into March Madness, the Cyclones were a program riding high and feeling good about how they performed in the Big 12 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.

Joshua Jefferson News / Heartland College Sports / March 22

Iowa State Announces Next Step to See if Joshua Jefferson Can Play in the Sweet 16

The Iowa State Cyclones are still holding out hope for their biggest star ahead of the Sweet 16, but the next 24 hours will be critical. Head coach T.J.

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

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13