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Tre Singleton Has Transformed His Game To Become Iowa State’s Best Player

Over the offseason, the Iowa State Cyclones brought in five different transfers. Those were Jaquan Johnson from the Bradley Braves, Taj Manning from the Kansas State Wildcats, Ryan Prather Jr.

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Iowa State Basketball AP Poll Top 25 Streak Comes to an End

The Iowa State Cyclones came into the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season with one of the longest streaks of being ranked in the AP Poll Top 25. When they were placed at No.

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

Iowa State Football Predicted To Land Covet Junior College Transfer

The Iowa State Cyclones knew the 2026 college football season was going to be tough because of all the turnover on the coaching staff and roster following the departure of head coach Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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

One Major Takeaway From Iowa State Basketball's Win Against Southern Miss

After losing their first game of the season, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to bounce back with a nice win over Southern Miss. In the victory, a new star might be emerging for the Cyclones. It was undoubtedly a frustrating game for Iowa State to open the season.

Tre Singleton News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 6

Tre Singleton Emerges as Star in Iowa State Cyclones Win Against Southern Miss

Coming off a loss to the Memphis Tigers, the Iowa State Cyclones were hungry to get their first win of the season. With a matchup on Friday night against Southern Miss, that is exactly what they were able to do in a lopsided 83-57 victory.

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

Defensive Overcommitments Have Killed Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones have had a tough start to the season. In the opening game, they fell short to the Memphis Tigers, 80-76. It was a poor performance.

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

One Bold Prediction for Iowa State Basketball vs. Southern Miss

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set to play Southern Miss, they will be hoping to bounce back in a big way following a loss to the Memphis Tigers. With a lot of talent and some high expectations coming into the year, the Cyclones did not get off to the start that they would have liked to the season.

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

Iowa State Basketball vs. Southern Miss: 3 Players To Watch

The Iowa State Cyclones did not play well in their season opener against the Memphis Tigers at the Sanford Pentagon, losing 80-76. Iowa State is now coming back home to Hilton Coliseum seeking their first win of the season, hosting the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Next 3 Games Are Key for Iowa State Basketball To Get Going

The first game of the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season did not go according to plan for the Iowa State Cyclones. They got the season started with a neutral-site game at the Sanford Pentagon for the second straight year.

Dominykas Pleta News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

How Dominykas Pleta Has Transformed His Game for Iowa State

Despite a poor opening-game loss in the 2026-27 season, the Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of intrigue. With incoming transfers and an intriguing freshman class, this team looks like it could have a successful season ahead.

Jamarion Batemon News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Why Iowa State Basketball Needs Jamarion Batemon To Be a Star

No start could have been worse for the Iowa State Cyclones. In the first game of their hyped 2026-27 season, they lost to the Memphis Tigers despite being a sizable favorite.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 5

Iowa State Basketball Transfer Makes Two-Way Impact in Debut

The first game of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season for the Iowa State Cyclones did not go well. Playing at the Sanford Pentagon against the Memphis Tigers, the team didn’t resemble a normal T.J.

Melvin Ejim News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Basketball Shares Date for Melvin Ejim Jersey Retirement

The Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of great players don the cardinal and gold throughout the history of their men’s basketball program. Two of those recent stars, Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson, moved on after the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Basketball Excelled in One Area of Emphasis From T.J. Otzelberger

The Iowa State Cyclones were not at their best against the Memphis Tigers in their 2026-27 men’s college basketball season opener. Playing at the Sanford Pentagon for the second year in a row, the Cyclones were unable to replicate the performance they had last year against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, when they won convincingly.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

Iowa State Football Shafted in Recent Bowl Game Projections

The Iowa State Cyclones picked up their best win so far of the Jimmy Rogers Era on Halloween Night at Jack Trice Stadium. In a fitting matchup for the evening, Iowa State hosted the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with the teams getting into the Halloween spirit wearing black and orange uniforms.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 4

What’s Wrong With Iowa State Basketball and How To Fix It

It was months and months of waiting before the Iowa State Cyclones finally got back in action for the first game of their college basketball season. And it went terribly.

Dominykas Pleta News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Development of Dominykas Pleta Is Early Bright Spot for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones suffered their first loss of the season on Monday night, and there was no shortage of takeaways from the game. However, while a loss is never ideal, there was a major bright spot for the team. Coming into Monday night, the Cyclones were a team that was expected to win against the Memphis Tigers.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / November 3

Iowa State Football Playing Its Way to a Bowl Game This Season

It’s been quite the year for the Iowa State Cyclones. After a long offseason where the team lost nearly its entire roster, Iowa State made a risky hire in Jimmy Rogers.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 2

Memphis HC Penny Hardaway cools hot seat with upset of No. 18 Iowa State

After finishing 10th in the American and leading Memphis to its worst season since 1969, coach Penny Hardaway entered this year under considerable pressure. But that pressure has since dissipated after the Tigers upset No. 18 Iowa State 80-76.

Jayden Reid puts up 26 as Memphis dumps No. 18 Iowa State

Michael Malone era off to shaky start after win over Western Carolina

Will Wade's latest marquee recruiting win sets LSU up as eventual college basketball power

4 college basketball games to watch in November

Iowa State Cyclones News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Former Iowa State Cyclones Standout Gets Axed by NFL Team

The durability that defined Anthony Johnson Jr.’s five seasons at Iowa State has once again been tested on the NFL stage. The former Cyclones defensive back was released by the Chicago Bears from the practice-squad injured list on Saturday, just before the team’s Week 8 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Iowa State Cyclones News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Iowa State’s Bill Fennelly Announces Retirement Decision After 38 NCAA Seasons as Head Coach

Iowa State coaching legend Billy Fennelly has announced his retirement after 38 seasons. Building a college basketball program that can compete nationally, while sustaining success for decades and turning it into a tradition, is a big challenge.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss looks like 'franchise QB' in potential Heisman moment vs. LSU

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will play on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 3 standouts.

Chambliss leads Ole Miss over Lane Kiffin, LSU

Chambliss apologizes for postgame comments after beating LSU

Darian Mensah's start compares to Robert Griffin III Heisman season

Heisman quarterly report: Chambliss remains in lead

The top four Heisman candidates after Week 3

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / July 27

'There’s no bad blood': Audi Crooks addresses transferring from Iowa State

Audi Crooks is from Algona, Iowa. She committed to the Iowa State Cyclones out of high school and became one of the best college basketball players in the country.