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Iowa State Basketball Star Joshua Jefferson Named Second-Team All-American

As the Iowa State Cyclones prepare for the NCAA tournament, their star player received a great honor for what was a fantastic regular season. With March

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Iowa State Basketball Has a Major Edge for NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones have accomplished a lot during the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, but they are not done yet. They have their sights set on a national championship as one of the true title contenders in the country.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 17

3 Players Who Will Decide Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament Run

Despite a wonky end to the regular season, where the Iowa State Cyclones struggled to remain consistent, a phenomenal conference tournament put them back on the map as a top team in college basketball.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 17

Breaking Down if Iowa State Basketball Can Win Midwest Region

With the NCAA tournament set to start for the Iowa State Cyclones on Friday, the team will be hoping for a magical run in March. It has been a very successful season for the Cyclones so far, and they have some high expectations heading into March Madness.

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

Iowa State Basketball Moving in Right Direction of AP Poll

The Iowa State Cyclones finished the 2025-26 men’s basketball regular season with a 25-6 record, putting them at No. 7 in the AP Poll Top 25. As the No.

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

Iowa State Basketball Predicted To Breeze Past Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament

Following a successful Big 12 tournament run in which they won a couple of games, the Iowa State Cyclones are a team heading into the NCAA tournament with some momentum. Even though things weren’t going great for the Cyclones heading into the Big 12 tournament, they were seemingly able to flip the script of late.

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

Iowa State Locks in Official Visit for Class of 2027 Lineman

There has been a lot of focus recently on the Iowa State Cyclones men’s and women’s basketball teams, both of which qualified for their respective NCAA tournaments.

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

The Iowa State Basketball Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

With the start of the NCAA tournament right around the corner for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team has to like how things are going heading into March Madness. Despite some struggles to end the regular season, the program was able to build some momentum in the Big 12 tournament.

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

Iowa State Basketball Receives Brutal Draw in NCAA Women’s Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team ended the season on a low note, getting bounced from the Big 12 tournament in their first game against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Ranked as a Top Team in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones now know where they will be heading for the start of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. An at-large team from the Big 12 conference, they will be in the Midwest Region as the No.

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

Start Time Revealed for Iowa State Basketball's First NCAA Tournament Matchup

On Sunday, the Iowa State Cyclones finally found out what the 2026 NCAA tournament will be looking like for them after one of the best years in program history. To start the season, it was pretty clear that the Cyclones were going to have a special season.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 16

Iowa State Basketball Gets Favorable Region Draw in 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has proven to be one of the best in the country with a 27-7 record heading into the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball's Opponent Revealed for 2026 NCAA Tournament

Following a strong showing in the Big 12 tournament, the Iowa State Cyclones will now know who they will be playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Selected as No. 2 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Iowa State Cyclones have landed a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Iowa State is coming off of an 82-80 loss to Arizona in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday in Kansas City.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Seed Revealed for 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones have proven time and time again that they are one of the best teams in men’s basketball during the 2025-26 season. This has been a historic campaign for the Cyclones, who won their first 16 games of the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Can Beat Any Team With Star Performing Well Again

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for the start of the NCAA tournament next week, and they should feel good about how they performed in the Big 12

Milan Momcilovic News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Major Iowa State Basketball History Made by Milan Momcilovic

The 2025-26 men’s basketball season has been a special and memorable one for Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic. In the 28th game of the season, he broke the single-season record for 3-pointers made, which was previously held by Cedric Willoughby with 102.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Forward Selected as All-American by Star Analyst

The Iowa State Cyclones have received a ton of stellar performances throughout the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Milan Momcilovic broke the single-season record for 3-pointers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Sees Extremely Encouraging Sign from Freshman Guard

The Iowa State Cyclones were recently eliminated by the Arizona Wildcats in a thrilling Big 12 tournament matchup, but there is reason to believe that

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 14

Three Reasons To Be Optimistic About Iowa State Basketball After Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to have a good run in the Big 12 tournament, winning a couple of games before a crushing defeat against the Arizona Wildcats.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13

Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Arizona to Big 12 final

When Arizona truly needed a basket in crunch time, Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley delivered.

Florida's latest win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime win over No. 9 Illinois

Ole Miss shocks No. 15 Alabama to reach SEC tournament semifinals

UCLA hangs on to beat No. 8 Michigan State but Tyler Bilodeau injured

Pitt retaining Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 13

Iowa State Basketball Star Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

There have been a lot of great players to have taken the court for the Iowa State Cyclones throughout the history of the program. However, there may not have been a player who has achieved more in such a short period of time than forward Joshua Jefferson.

Preview: Iowa State Basketball vs Arizona Wildcats in Big 12 Tournament

Following a couple of great performances in the Big 12 tournament, the Iowa State Cyclones will now be facing their hardest test yet in Kansas City. Despite not playing their best basketball down the stretch, the Cyclones have caught fire once again in the Big 12 tournament.