For all the success the Iowa State Cyclones have enjoyed over the years, one glaring postseason trend continues to define the program, and it only worsened after their latest NCAA Tournament exit.
The Iowa State Cyclones were already facing a tough challenge in the NCAA Tournament, but losing Joshua Jefferson made the uphill battle even steeper.
The Iowa State Cyclones are in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the third time in five years under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. They will be looking to advance beyond the Regional Semifinal into the Elite Eight for the first time.
Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht paid it forward before leaving town for Penn State. Retired Des Moines Register sportswriter Randy Peterson shared an interesting piece of Becht’s exit from Ames on Thursday.
Amid one of the deepest runs of T.J. Otzelberger‘s career, Iowa State has worked effortlessly in the background to keep their basketball leader right where he is.
The Iowa State Cyclones have been one of the most impressive teams during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. After defeating the Tennessee State Tigers in the Round of 64, they dominated the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32 after a slow start.
It’ll be a game-time decision whether Joshua Jefferson sees the floor for No. 2 Iowa State’s contest with No. 6 Tennessee in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.
The Iowa State Cyclones were one of the best men’s basketball teams in the country all season and have continued showcasing why during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
One of the biggest stories during the last NCAA offseason was whether Iowa State Cyclones star forward Audi Crooks was going to transfer. This came after Crooks was named a third-team All-American because of her elite sophomore campaign, where she averaged 23.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
The Iowa State Cyclones suffered an unfortunate loss when star forward Joshua Jefferson was injured less than three minutes into their Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for a massive game in the Sweet 16 against the Tennessee Volunteers, but with a prominent job opening up, rumors spread quickly about their head coach being an option. Following a really strong performance in the Big 12 tournament, the Cyclones have been able to carry that momentum into the NCAA tournament.
A major reason that the Iowa State Cyclones have been viewed as a national title contender this season has been the improvements the team has made on the offensive side of the ball.
With the Sweet 16 here for the Iowa State Cyclones, they will be hoping that another good game against the Tennessee Volunteers will result in a trip to the Elite 8. So far in the NCAA tournament, the Cyclones have been playing some excellent basketball.
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.
The Iowa State Cyclones have been playing at an incredibly high level during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. In their first game, they dominated the Tennessee State Tigers, winning 108-74.
While all eyes have been on the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team, the football team is getting set for the start of spring practice to usher in a new era for the squad. Following the departure of Matt Campbell, the program was quick to bring in head coach Jimmy Rogers as the replacement.
Knowing they would be without their star forward Joshua Jefferson, the Iowa State Cyclones knew others would have to step up in his place. Assuming that position was Tamin Lipsey.
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.
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 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.
It turns out the Iowa State Cyclones can win without star senior forward Joshua Jefferson.
The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones entered the NCAA Tournament with Final Four hopes. But, after just one half of basketball, those hopes might have taken a massive hit.
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.
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.
When Arizona truly needed a basket in crunch time, Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley delivered.
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