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Iowa State Basketball Hilton Coliseum In Jeopardy Amid Budget Cuts From Unusual Source

James H. Hilton Coliseum is located in Ames, Iowa southeast of Iowa State's campus. The 14,267 seat, multi-purpose arena is home to many Cyclones sports, including wrestling, gymnastics, and volleyball, but most notably for Iowa State Basketball.

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Former Iowa State Cyclones Star Sends Dangerous Warning to NFL

Former Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery has turned himself into quite the NFL player, helping comprise a lethal backfield duo alongside of Jahmyr Gibbs with the Detroit Lions.

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

Iowa State, Matt Campbell Lose Elite 2026 Target to Texas A&M

As Iowa State Cyclones' head coach Matt Campbell continues his quest down the 2026 recruiting trail, the program received terrible news in regards to a highly-touted offensive weapon this week.

Iowa State Cyclones News / NIL on SI / July 25

Big 12 school halts new construction, raises ticket prices amid $147 million deficit

Iowa State is facing a massive deficit in the aftermath of the House settlement, and Cyclones' fans will be asked to take on more expenses in 2025. The

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

Former Iowa State Standout Receives High Praise Ahead of 2025 Season

As we quickly approach the 2025 NFL season, Iowa State Cyclones' fans will be excited to hear about the progress former Cyclones' standout Will McDonald IV has made this offseason.

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

Former Iowa State Star Facing Make-or-Break NFL Season

With the NFL training camp period in full swing, the questions surrounding former Iowa State Cyclones' standout and current New York Jets' running back Breece Hall continue to grow heading into the season.

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

Iowa State Coach Doesn't Hold Back on Exciting Transfer Addition

The Iowa State Cyclones' basketball program has definitely seen an uptick since T.J. Otzelberger took over as head coach, and heading into the 2025-26 campaign, there is genuine cause for excitement in Ames.

Brock Purdy News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 24

Former Iowa State Superstar Draws Huge Review Early in NFL Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers quarterback and Iowa State superstar Brock Purdy has received a raving review early in NFL training camp. “Brock Purdy put on a masterclass at 49ers practice today.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 24

Former Iowa State Star Georges Niang Gave Head-Turning Analogy For Kristaps Porzingis Trade

Forward Georges Niang played for Iowa State Basketball from 2012-2016. In his 138 games for the team, he averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 24

Iowa State HC Matt Campbell Receives Incredible Praise Ahead of 2025 Season

As Iowa State Cyclones' head coach Matt Campbell prepares his team for the upcoming college football season, the highly-acclaimed coach continues to receive an ample amount of praise before week zero.

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

CFB Analyst Reveals Key Iowa State Cyclones' Game in 2025

After a successful 2024 college football season, the Iowa State Cyclones are gearing up for another action-packed year. And with the season just around the corner, analysts are now beginning their deep dive into the program's schedule ahead of kickoff.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / July 23

Three Iowa State Defenders to Watch Ahead of 2025 Season

The Iowa State Cyclones had one of the most interesting defenses, at least statistically, during the 2024 season. Here was how the Iowa State defense ranked last season in FBS: Points allowed per game: 22.9 (No.

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

Iowa State Cyclones Slammed With Tough Recruiting News

The Iowa State Cyclones thought they had bagged a very solid recruit earlier in the month when three-star 2026 guard Marcus Zelee committed to play his collegiate basketball at Ames.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / July 22

2026 Prospect Marcus Zelee No Longer Committed to Iowa State

Austin product Marcus Zelee, a three-star point guard in the Class of 2026, has reopened his recruitment by de‑committing from Iowa State just weeks after pledging to the Cyclones on July 2.

Will McDonald News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 21

Former Iowa State Cyclones Star Receives Eye-Popping NFL Prediction

Former Iowa State Cyclones star Will McDonald was not exactly a household name when the New York Jets selected him with the 15th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he is quickly becoming one in the Big Apple.

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

Iowa State, Matt Campbell Remain in Heated Battle For Top JUCO Recruit

Despite all the obstacles the Iowa State Cyclones and head coach Matt Campbell have faced throughout the 2026 recruiting cycle, the program is still looking to make big moves ahead of the 2025 college football season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 20

Former Iowa State Cyclones Star Treading on Dangerous Ground

Former Iowa State Cyclones star Allen Lazard has been able to carve out a solid career as an NFL wide receiver, representing a solid auxiliary piece throughout his professional career.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Nuggets, Curtis Jones agree to two-way deal

Undrafted free agent former Iowa State guard Curtis Jones has agreed to a two-way deal with the Nuggets, his NEXT Sports agent Austin Walton has informed Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 20

Iowa State Coach Reveals Epic Expectations for Cyclones' Budding Star

The Iowa State Cyclones enjoyed a very impressive 2024-25 campaign, going 25-10 and making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. But if Iowa State is going to take another step next season, it will need more production from one player in particular: Milan Momcilovic.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 17

Former Iowa State Cyclones Star Signs With European Team

The Iowa State Cyclones' basketball team has been growing slowly but surely in recent years, and one of their most memorable players of the past several seasons has been Gabe Kalscheur.

Joshua Jefferson News / Heartland College Sports / July 15

Iowa State Gets Good News on Joshua Jefferson’s Wrist

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger addressed the media this week with a clear and calm update on All-Big 12 forward Joshua Jefferson. According to Otzelberger, Jefferson suffered a sprained wrist during practice, but the injury isn’t serious.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 11

Cyclones Lightly Represented in Big 12 Player Rankings Entering 2025

The coaches of the Big 12 recently picked the Iowa Cyclones as one of the most likely candidates to reach the Big 12 championship game this season. Even with that backing confidence, the program isn’t exactly swarming with the most talent in the league, at least based on player rankings from The Athletic.

Xavier Hutchinson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 11

Former Iowa State Cyclones Star Predicted to be Cut in Ironic Twist

Xavier Hutchinson was a stud during his time with the Iowa State Cyclones, spending three years at Ames between 2020 and 2022 after transferring over from Blinn College.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / July 10

Big 12 Coaches Back Matt Campbell, Iowa State Cyclones as League Contender

The Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats are set to open the 2025 season in a conference showdown in Dublin, Ireland. According to a poll conducted by On3, the coaches of the Big 12 seem to believe that it will be a preview of this season’s Big 12 Championship game.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / July 9

Iowa State Lands New Jersey DB Josiah Zayas, Adds Versatility to 2026 Class

Iowa State added a dynamic playmaker to its 2026 class with the commitment of three‑star athlete Josiah Zayas, a 6‑foot‑2, 200‑pound standout from St. Thomas Aquinas (Edison, NJ).