*** 2025-26 ISU WBB Season Thread ***

Was pointed out to me that it's time to start the thread for the upcoming season. Most of the new kids on the block have arrived on campus and we might have some other season related news breaking. So here's the spot this summer for reports/comments on things Hare's recovery, new players, speculation on the season and maybe news on special tournaments etc.

Anxiety

If any of you deal with anxiety, what are some good ways to handle it? I have had it a bit in the past, but for the last couple of months it has gotten out of hand, probably due to some stomach issues I have been dealing with, which the doctors have not figured out yet. The anxiety gets so bad that sometimes I vomit a lot and often times I have a difficult time catching my breath. I started taking anxiety meds and they seem to be working pretty well, but not always.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

On That Note: We Can Be Together

For this segment, we explore groups people might not realize are still performing/touring/recording.

It’s OK if there was a band-split, then reformation, but even better if they’ve stayed continuously (or close to it).

For bands that continue to record new material, post a clip of a familiar song when the band was more “prominent,” and another more recent track.

Optional: Include continuity of band membership, in addition to the clip(s).

On That Note is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

I'll start with this, no specific reason, demonstrates the gist.

Loverboy

1979-1988 / 1989 / 1991-present

Founding members, still in the group:
Mike Reno
Paul Dean

Third single (released 1981)

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Latest single released in 2022

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Iowa High School BEDS count 24-25

Just came across this with the BEDS count for 24-25

KC vs St. Louis

What are the differences between the 2? Other than the obvious. STL is slightly older and has a metro of 2.8mil vs 2.3. My gf is from STL and I've been trying to tell her that STL may be in the Midwest but it has more of a East/slightly smaller version of Chicago vibe. Not that that's a bad thing(I've always enjoyed my times there). KC is more like a smaller version of Dallas. I feel like KC is on more of an upswing while St. Louis City gets stuck in limbo in terms of city projects due to most of the money being in St. Charles County. While the snobs in KC suburbs in KS and MO may still be stingy in terms of projects in KCMO they still realize it's the flagship city of the metro. Same state and only 3 hours of highway between them but 2 totally different places imo.

FB: Jackson Pence Predicts The 2025 Big 12 Overs and Unders

Ahead of the 2025 season, every Big 12 team's win total is set between 5.5 and 8.5. Who's going to separate themselves from the pack?

OT: Best robot vacuum?

Our (basic) iRobot Roomba recently bit the dust and we are looking for an upgrade. The old one was ok, not great. We have some carpet that is high pile and some hardwood floors and two pets. Lots of pet hair.

Any suggestions on which brand/version to look at? Preferably under $600 or so. Willing to spend that much if it actually works.

Former Iowa State MBB stars chasing basketball titles around the globe

Wrote today that former Cyclones Naz Mitrou-Long, Jiří Hubálek, Sherron Dorsey-Walker, Dustin Hogue, Tyrus McGee, Zoran Talley and Tre Jackson have won titles around the globe this season (2024-25).

Haliburton and Rasir Bolton are both in the finals of their respective leagues.

Cam Lard one win away from the finals in El Salvador’s Liga Mayor de Baloncesto.

Williams & Blum: Campbell seeks advice for Ireland, transfer player comps

Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to dive into Matt Campbell's ideas for Ireland before discussing how the Cyclones will handle their trip across the pond. Basketball transfer portal player comps and more presented by Mechdyne.

MBB: Transfer Guard Mason Williams Undergoes Hip Surgery, Will Likely Miss 2025-26 Season

Iowa State announces that transfer guard Mason Williams underwent successful hip surgery earlier this week and will most likely miss the 2025-26 season.

  • Poll
Alcohol vs Weed

If had to choose for a typical evening, weed or alcohol

  • Alcohol

    Votes: 230 63.4%
  • Weed

    Votes: 133 36.6%

The Iowa guy thread got me thinking about vices. Substance not other.. First off, your preference. I'm sure liking gummies after decades of not using it. So many alternatives available. Not hung over in morning. Always calming vs what booze brings. No calories.

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