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Class of 2028 OL ‘Would Be a Good Fit’ for Iowa State Football

In the short time that Jimmy Rogers has been head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones football program, a few things have become clear in how he wants to build this roster for the future.

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Recent Transfer Out Is Valuable Lesson for Iowa State Basketball

In the new age of college basketball, a lot of team success comes from doing well in the transfer portal, something Iowa State has been good at. The national champion Michigan Wolverines had all five starters come from the transfer portal, proving that it’s a tool many teams must use to be successful in the new era of the sport.

College Basketball (W) News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 8

Oklahoma Locks in Visit With Iowa State Basketball Transfer

The Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team is going to be virtually unrecognizable when the 2026-27 season rolls around. Out of the 12 women on the team this year, nine of them have entered the transfer portal and won’t be back.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 8

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.

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

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.

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

Iowa State Reportedly in Contact With North Dakota State Transfer

The Iowa State Cyclones have a lot of experience and production they need to replace on their men’s basketball roster this offseason. Five seniors, Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Dominick Nelson and Eric Mulder are not returning, along with guard Cade Kelderman, who will enter the transfer portal.

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

Iowa State Football Made Incredible Impression on Class of 2028 DL

The Iowa State Cyclones are taking full advantage of catching up on the competition by hosting high school recruits at their spring practices. New head coach Jimmy Rogers missed out on a lot of the action over the winter as he got the 2026 roster in shape following the departure of Matt Campbell.

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

Jamarion Batemon Shares Reported Decision on Iowa State Basketball Future

The Iowa State Cyclones know that they will have some work to do with their roster this offseason. There are five seniors who will not be returning: Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Dominick Nelson and Eric Mulder.

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.

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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