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Iowa State Basketball Stars Will Participate in NBA, G League Draft Combines

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to look a lot different during the 2026-27 season than it did at the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Iowa State in the Hunt for This Four-Star Recruit

Four-star power forward Donovan Davis (2027) has narrowed his recruitment to five schools, including the Iowa State Cyclones. Davis has an offer from T.J.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 30

Iowa State Football FCS Transfer Was Standout in Spring Session

The Iowa State Cyclones football team is going to look almost entirely different in 2026 compared to the team that took the field to end the 2025 season.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 30

Wide Receiver Transfer Has Earned Starting Spot With Iowa State Football

Iowa State Cyclones fans aren’t going to recognize many of the players who were on the sidelines during spring practices. The program underwent massive turnover with head coach Matt Campbell heading to the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers.

Coveted Iowa State Basketball Recruit Will Make Commitment Soon

The future of the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball program is in great hands with head coach T.J. Otzelberger agreeing to a massive 10-year extension that includes a raise, which will pay him $6 million annually.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 30

Injury To Key Running Back Is Major Blow to Iowa State Football

The Iowa State Cyclones have virtually an entirely new roster heading into Year 1 under head coach Jimmy Rogers. With Matt Campbell’s departure, more than 50 players entered the transfer portal, leaving Rogers with a lot of work to do.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

TJ Otzelberger Has Potential To Be Best Iowa State Basketball Coach in History

Throughout the 21st century, the Iowa State Cyclones have proven to be one of college basketball’s premier programs. The consistent NCAA tournament appearances, iconic players, and unique moments that make college basketball what it is, Iowa State is a perfect depiction of the sport as a whole.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

Iowa State Football Evaluating JUCO Running Back as Late Add

With the session of spring practices now completed for the Iowa State Cyclones, the coaching staff has a better idea of how the roster and lineups could look this fall when the season rolls around.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / April 29

Iowa State locks in HC T.J. Otzelberger with massive new deal

The Iowa State Cyclones aren't going to let head men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger go anywhere.

No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers offseason loss with Stokes news

Is AJ Dybantsa the Fernando Mendoza of the NBA?

NCAA Tournament expansion a death knell to mid-majors

Shaq's daughter Me'Arah O'Neal announces her transfer decision

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

Analyzing Why Signing T.J. Otzelberger Was a Great Move for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their basketball season come to an end a few weeks ago, but the program has been staying busy after a great season. Right from the start of the year for the Cyclones, it felt like it was going to be a special season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 29

T.J. Otzelberger Inks Massive Contract Extension With Cyclones

After leading Iowa State men’s basketball to its third Sweet 16 appearance in the last five seasons, Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new long-term contract extension that will keep him in Ames through June 30, 2036.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

TJ Otzelberger Agrees To Massive Extension With Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is coming off one of the best seasons in program history, despite another disappointing loss in the Sweet 16.

Connor Moberly News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

Iowa State Football Coach Gets Honest About Connor Moberly

The most important position on the football field is quarterback, and the Iowa State Cyclones are feeling great about their collective talent under center after spring practices.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 29

Iowa State Football’s 3 Most Intriguing Games Next Season

The Iowa State Cyclones are in one of the most important seasons in program history. After losing head coach Matt Campbell to the Penn State Nittany Lions, as well as an abundance of players, Iowa State is looking to keep the positives from the program into 2026.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Iowa State Football Impresses Priority Recruit in Class of 2027

The Iowa State Cyclones offense is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it has in recent years. There are new faces everywhere following Matt Campbell's leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions and being replaced by Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / April 28

East Texas A&M Softball Announces Coaching Change

The East Texas A&M softball season came to a close on Sunday and so did Brittany Miller's time as the program's head coach. East Texas A&M University Director of Athletics Jim Curry announced the program would be making a change on Tuesday and that Miller will not return for the 2026-27 academic year.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Iowa State Football Joins Kansas State Pursuing 3-Star DL

The Iowa State Cyclones are moving into the next phase of their offseason plans now that their first sessions of spring practices have concluded under first-year head coach Jimmy Rogers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 28

Breaking Down What Could go Right for Iowa State Football Next Season

The Iowa State Cyclones are entering one of their most important seasons in franchise history. After a max exodus over the offseason that saw an abundance of Cyclones stars leaving in the transfer portal, Iowa State is in a full rebuild.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Basketball in Field of Way-Too-Early Bracketology

The Iowa State Cyclones wrapped up their 2025-26 men’s college basketball season about a month ago when they were defeated by the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Football Locks in Official Visit Date With 3-Star Lineman

The Iowa State Cyclones football team has been doing double time recently to close the gap on high school that existed between themselves and their peers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / April 27

Iowa State Football Sets Official Visit Date for Will Slagle

When it was announced that Matt Campbell would no longer be the head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, the football program was turned upside down. More than 50 players entered the transfer portal from the roster.

Iowa State Football in Great Spot With Class of 2027 TE

New Iowa State Cyclones head football coach Jimmy Rogers has been hard at work since taking over the job from Matt Campbell, who departed for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Three Must Win Games for Iowa State Football in 2026

Going into 2026, the Iowa State Cyclones have lots of concerns. After losing their head coach and the majority of their roster to the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Cyclones are in panic mode and need to keep the success that Campbell built in Ames, IA.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / April 24

Who Did Iowa State Just Add to its Coaching Staff?

Iowa State has rounded out its men’s basketball coaching staff with the hire of former Bradley assistant coach Allan Hanson. Along with Bradley four-star transfer guard Jaquan Johnson, now the Cyclones have secured a member of Brian Wardle’s coaching staff, too.

Softball News / Softball On SI / April 21

Texas Tech Softball All-American Steps Away from Team

Texas Tech head coach Gerry Glasco revealed some concerning information on Tuesday. All-American utility player Lagi Quiroga has stepped away from the team and will be away from competition for the time being to focus on personal priorities.