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Iowa State Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger Ranked Poorly Among Sweet 16 Peers

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.

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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.

Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky

Tyrese Haliburton had the perfect diss ready after Iowa State crushed Kentucky

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

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

4 Iowa State Basketball Standouts in 2 NCAA Tournament Games

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / March 25

Otzelberger dismisses job links: Future at ISU

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger shot down reports linking him to other jobs, including the North Carolina vacancy, saying he's "thrilled to be the coach of the Cyclones" and looks forward to future success in Ames.

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

Iowa State Football Set To Host Key 2028 Prospect Soon

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.

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

Tamin Lipsey Matched NCAA Tournament History With Stat Line

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.

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

Iowa State Basketball Disrespected in Sweet Sixteen Rankings

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.

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

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

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.

Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance

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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.

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.