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The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most impressive teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They dominated the Tennessee State Tigers in the Round of 64, 108-74, before taking down the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32, 82-63.

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Winning This Key Area Will Be Important for Iowa State Basketball in Sweet 16

As the Iowa State Cyclones get set for their Sweet 16 matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers, the team will be hoping to maintain the momentum that they have built up over the last couple of weeks. Since the start of the Big 12 tournament, this is a Cyclones team that has been playing at an extremely high level.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 25

Three Reasons Iowa State Basketball Can Advance to Elite 8

The Iowa State Cyclones will be getting set to face the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday night in a Sweet 16 matchup with a trip to the Elite 8 on the line. It was a very impressive showing for the Cyclones in their first two games of the NCAA tournament.

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.

Joshua Jefferson 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.

Joshua Jefferson 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.

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

Tamin Lipsey Makes Iowa State Basketball History in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones knew they faced a major obstacle in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as they would go up against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32 without their star forward, Joshua Jefferson.

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

3 Iowa State Basketball Standouts From Win Over Kentucky

Over the last few seasons, the Iowa State Cyclones have been known to disappoint in March. While their regular seasons have been great, it’s clear that while other teams take a step up during the NCAA tournament, Iowa State seems to get worse.

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.

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

Iowa State Basketball Star Proves He Is an Elite Guard in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Kentucky Wildcats and punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 thanks to a great game from a key player. Coming into their matchup with the Wildcats, there was understandably some concern for the Cyclones after losing their star Joshua Jefferson.

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.

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 22

Iowa State Basketball Punches Ticket to Sweet 16 Behind Elite Defensive Performance

With a chance at the Sweet 16 on the line, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a victory over the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32. Coming into the game, there was certainly some concern about how the team would be able to perform without their top player.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / March 21

Iowa State F Jefferson unlikely to play vs. UK

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 21

Joshua Jefferson Injury Update vs. Kentucky: Will He Play?

Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson exited the first half of Friday’s first-round contest against Tennessee State following an apparent ankle injury sustained while completing a layup with roughly 17 minutes left before the break in St.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

3 Standouts From Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament Win Over Tennessee State

Going into the Iowa State Cyclones’ Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, it was clear that the Cyclones needed depth pieces to step up in order for them to advance.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

What We Learned From Iowa State Basketball's Victory Over Tennessee State

Friday was the opening game for the Iowa State Cyclones in the March Madness, where they look to become National Champions for the first time in program history.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

3 Iowa State Players Who Need To Step up With Joshua Jefferson Injured

The Iowa State Cyclones had an impressive showing in their Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers, winning 108-74. It was the most points scored in program history in a tournament game, but it wasn’t all positive for the Cyclones in the victory.

Audi Crooks Reveals True Feelings on Comparisons With Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal

The “Lady Shaq” nickname that has been going around college basketball has been taken on by Iowa State center Audi Crooks. The comparison to one of the sport’s most powerful forces is very important because it shows how Crooks’ post-game dominance is similar to Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career.

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.