REPORT: ISU expected to host Tennessee transfer big man

Iowa State has a long way to go on filling out its roster for the 2017-18 season, and they’re taking steps to remedy that with a visitor this week. Tennessee transfer Ray Kasongo is set to visit Iowa State on Thursday, per ESPN’s Jeff Goodman.

The 6-foot-8-inch, forward average 1.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 21 games last season for the Volunteers.

He went to Tennessee after spending his freshman season at the College of Southern Idaho where he averaged 6.0 points and 4.9 rebounds. 

Stay tuned to Cyclone Fanatic for more on this story as it develops.

Jared Stansbury

Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.

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