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Iowa State Basketball Earned Top 10 Finish in Final AP Poll

The 2025-26 men’s basketball season for the Iowa State Cyclones didn’t end in the way many people were hoping for. An injury to star forward Joshua Jefferson in the Round of 64 against the Tennessee State Tigers put a damper on their championship aspirations.

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Iowa State Basketball Smartly Contacted Big South Conference Transfer

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has a few clear needs to address this offseason with their roster. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger is losing a ton of experience in the backcourt.

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

Iowa State Basketball Guard Shockingly Enters Transfer Portal

The Iowa State Cyclones had a good idea of what needs they would have to address ahead of the transfer portal opening on April 7. Their backcourt depth took a hit with junior Cade Kelderman announcing he was entering the transfer portal.

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

Iowa State Basketball Academic All-Big 12 Player Transfers to Indiana

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team is going to look drastically different for the 2026-27 season than it did at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Iowa State Football Sets Official Visit Date for Bryce Vigness

The Iowa State Cyclones have been hosting a lot of high school recruits during spring practice for unofficial visits to Ames. It has been a great opportunity for new head coach Jimmy Rogers to get to know players and sell the future of the program to them.

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

Iowa State Basketball Needs To Find a Star in the Transfer Portal

Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Iowa State Cyclones had one absolute certainty on their roster. And that’s the fact that they had star power. Tamin Lipsey was a playmaking and scoring guard who worked well around the rim while also having an outside game.

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

Iowa State Football Bolsters 2027 Recruiting Class With Three-Star Addition

With the Iowa State Cyclones preparing for the upcoming season, the team has been working hard of late to get acclimated with all of the new faces on the team.

Tamin Lipsey News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 7

Grading Iowa State Basketball Star Tamin Lipsey's Senior Season

With the college basketball season officially coming to a close after the National Championship on Monday night, the Iowa State Cyclones will be starting to plan for next season. This year, the Cyclones exceeded all expectations for the program and were among the best teams in college basketball.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 6

Grading Iowa State Basketball Star Joshua Jefferson's Senior Season

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their season come to an end a bit earlier than they would have liked, but the overall campaign was a very strong one for the program. Right from the start of the year, it was pretty clear that it was going to be a special season for the Cyclones.

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

Depth of These Two Groups Will Be Important for Iowa State Football

With spring practices ongoing for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team is starting to try to figure out what the depth chart for a couple of key positions will look like. It is no secret that the Cyclones underwent a lot of changes this winter following their loss of Matt Campbell as their head coach.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / April 5

Big 12 Series Finale Ends in Tie After Drop-Dead Time Halts Game in Extra Innings

Another week of conference play means another opportunity for a whacky ending. After the Big Ten saw Oregon and Northwestern finish their series with a drop-dead time a week ago, it was the Big 12's turn on Saturday.

Cade Kelderman News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 5

What Cade Kelderman Entering Transfer Portal Means for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones knew that they would have some work to do with their roster this offseason with five seniors exhausting their eligibility. Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Eric Mulder and Dominick Nelson won’t be returning.

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

Former TJ Otzelberger Assistant From UNLV Would Be Perfect for Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger knew that his program was in for a busy offseason. Before any moves were made with the roster, whether it be players entering the transfer portal or declaring for the NBA draft, Otzelberger knew that he would have five seniors who would have to be replaced on the roster.

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

Iowa State Basketball Could Have Made Final Four With Healthy Star

With the Final Four set in Indianapolis, the Iowa State Cyclones likely can’t help but feel like they could have been one of the last teams standing if things had gone right. Coming into the season, the Cyclones were expected to once again be a solid team in a loaded Big 12 conference.

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

Iowa State Football Returnee Ready To Compete for Starting Job

There were a lot of changes with the Iowa State Cyclones football roster this offseason, with more than 50 players entering the transfer portal following the head coaching change.

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

Three Early Reasons Why Iowa State Basketball Can Reach Final Four Next Year

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their 2025-26 season end sooner than they would have liked, but there is reason to believe they can continue to head in the right direction. This season, the Cyclones got off to a fantastic start with a 16-0 record.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Makes Great Impression on Class of 2027 OL During Visit

With spring practices underway, the Iowa State Cyclones football coaching staff has been hard at work building relationships with recruits who are visiting campus.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Basketball Freshman Leaves Door Open for Transfer

This offseason is going to be a busy one for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team, with so many holes to fill. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has two vacancies on his coaching staff.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Audi Crooks NIL Asking Price in Transfer Portal Revealed

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team is going to look a lot different during the 2026-27 campaign than it did when their 2025-26 season came to a close.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Offers and Hosts 2027 App State Commit

With spring practices underway, the Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for the upcoming season and trying to do their best to have a successful campaign. After losing nearly the entire roster in the transfer portal, the Cyclones had to completely rebuild their football team from scratch.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 3

Iowa State Football Should Feel Good About Quarterback Room in 2026

As the Iowa State Cyclones continue spring practices, the coaching staff is starting to get a look at a completely different roster than last year's.

Audi Crooks Landing Spots: 3 Destinations for NCAA’s No. 2 Scorer After Iowa State Exit

Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal and the recruiting race for her would be heating up soon. The former Iowa State Cyclones center made it official after Iowa State's first-round exit in the 2026 NCAA tournament, bringing the curtain down on a three-year run in Ames that was nothing short of impressive.

Viral Women’s College Basketball Star Enters Transfer Portal

One of the most prominent college stars in women’s basketball has entered the transfer portal. Audi Crooks is a physically dominant, elite-scoring center who was second in the nation in scoring last season (25.8 PTS), but is glaringly weak on defense.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / March 28

NFL Superstar Patrick Mahomes Assists AUSL in Awarding First Golden Ticket

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has officially begun handing out Golden Tickets to collegiate players, signifying their selection in the 2026 AUSL College Draft.

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.

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