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The Rob Gray · Mar 15, 2026

No. 2-seed ISU enters NCAA Tournament feeling "free" not "heavy" as first weekend in St. Louis looms - Cyclone Fanatic

Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) reacts during the second half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Fun fact: Dystopian early 1980s classic, “Escape from New York,” was filmed...

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JacksonLPence · Mar 15, 2026

For the sickos!

Iowa State enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a 2‑seed in St. Louis against 15‑seed Tennessee State on Friday (1:50 CT, CBS). A win sets up a Sunday matchup with either 7‑seed Kentucky or 10‑seed Santa Clara. Here’s everything Cyclone fans need to know about the three teams in the Cyclones’ pod.

Iowa State’s 2026 NCAA Tournament Preview - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a 2‑seed in St. Louis against 15‑seed Tennessee State on Friday (1:50 CT, CBS). A win sets up a Sunday matchup with either 7‑seed Kentucky or 10‑seed Santa Clara. Here’s everything Cyclone fans need to know about the three teams in the Cyclones’ pod...

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JakeBrend · Mar 15, 2026

Iowa State is heading to St. Louis as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic said about the draw below. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/...lovic-and-jefferson-said-on-selection-sunday/

Aiden Wyatt · Mar 15, 2026

The CF Team reacts to Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

Enjoy!

CF REACTION: Iowa State draws 2-seed in Midwest Region, will play Tennessee State - Cyclone Fanatic

The CF Team reacts to Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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FallOf81 · Mar 15, 2026

I think that Arizona buzzer beater is going to be the best scenario for at least an Elite 8 run and hopefully Final 4. All weighs on Ames legend Lipsey healthy, JJ, Milan and Toure in tour face D. Oh, and making free throws. I wouldn't bet against this team.

madguy30 · Mar 15, 2026

Don't know their stats or anything but from what I can see they only played one major conference team all season (TN).

That's a little wild.

cyfanbr · Mar 15, 2026

Who’s going to be there? I don’t have tickets yet, but it’s only a 2hr drive for me, so count me in. What’s the best move? Buy all sessions for the weekend? Buy for day 1 only once we know our session? Any tips are welcomed.

qwerty · Mar 15, 2026

Cyclone31 · Mar 15, 2026

Already bought hotel and 2nd round tickets (Waiting to see which session we are in for 1st round*)

Anyone else?

TClone99 · Mar 15, 2026

Anyone else like me nervous about the possibility of Iowa dropping to a 10 and getting placed in our bracket, setting up a possible second round matchup? I know we would beat them 4/5 times, but they would slow it down and find open guys out of our traps. Stirtz shot making can be truly elite. I’m just hoping the committee avoids this even though they don’t have to. What a horrendous way that would be to end this season.

theshadow · Mar 15, 2026

Selection Show: Sunday, March 15 | 7 p.m. CT | ESPN

First- and Second-Round Hosts:
Duke, Iowa, Louisville, LSU, Michigan, Minnesota
North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, South Carolina
TCU, Texas, UCLA, UConn, Vanderbilt, West Virginia

Automatic Qualifiers:

TEAM	RECORD (CONF FINISH)	CONFERENCE
UConn	34-0 (1st)	Big East
UCLA	31-1 (1st)	Big Ten
Texas	31-3 (T-2nd)	SEC
Duke	24-8 (1st)	ACC
West Virginia	27-6 (2nd)	Big 12
Princeton	26-3 (1st)	Ivy
South Dakota State	27-6 (2nd)	Summit
James Madison	26-8 (T-3rd)	Sun Belt
Rhode Island	28-4 (T-1st)	Atlantic 10
Fairfield	28-4 (T-1st)	MAAC
Gonzaga	24-9 (2nd)	WCC
Colorado State	27-7 (T-2nd)	Mountain West
Miami University	28-6 (T-1st)	Mid-American
Vermont	27-7 (1st)	America East
Western Illinois	26-5 (T-1st)	Ohio Valley
Green Bay	25-8 (1st)	Horizon
Idaho	29-5 (1st)	Big Sky
UC San Diego	24-8 (T-1st)	Big West
Missouri State	22-12 (T-3rd)	Conference USA
California Baptist	23-10 (1st)	WAC
UTSA	18-15 (6th)	American
Jacksonville	24-8 (T-2nd)	Atlantic Sun
High Point	27-5 (1st)	Big South
Howard	26-7 (1st)	MEAC
Stephen F. Austin	25-9 (T-3rd)	Southland
Southern	19-13 (T-3rd)	SWAC
Samford	16-18 (6th)	Southern
Fairleigh Dickinson	30-4 (1st)	Northeast
Holy Cross	23-9 (T-2nd)	Patriot
Charleston	27-5 (1st)	Coastal
Murray State	31-3 (1st)	Missouri Valley

CycloneRulzzz · Mar 15, 2026

Selection Show 5PM
TV: CBS

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BigCyFan · Mar 14, 2026

I might be doing something wrong but I consistently see content from posters I ignore. I checked my settings and cannot see anything obvious. Help?

qwerty · Mar 14, 2026

With our post season games, this was lost in the shuffle. KSU hired a coach.

K-State Announces Casey Alexander as Men’s Basketball Coach - Kansas State University Athletics

Casey Alexander , who guided Belmont to 166 wins and four conference titles in the last seven seasons, including the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Champion...

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BigJCy · Mar 14, 2026

I set up a Cyclone Fanatic Womens Tournament Bracket Contest for those that would like to participate. Entire bracket must be filled out by Friday, March 20th at 10:30 am Central time.

To make it easier to track who is who please make sure your "Bracket Name" is your username on Cyclone Fanatic. For example, for me it is: BigJCy

If you need to you can can edit your Bracket Name by clicking on the "Gear Wheel" located by your name on the "Home" page or on the top right hand side of the "My Brackets" Page.

Link to join:

https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=4638c223-ec29-43e2-a988-f6571dd0d49e

BigJCy · Mar 14, 2026

We have done contests for football so I figured I'd set one up for the upcoming Mens Basketball Tournament as well. Entire bracket must be filled out by Thursday, March 19th at 11:00 am Central time.

To make it easier to track who is who please make sure your "Bracket Name" is your username on Cyclone Fanatic. For example, for me it is: BigJCy

If you need to you can can edit your Bracket Name by clicking on the "Gear Wheel" located by your name on the "Home" page or on the top right hand side of the "My Brackets" Page.

Link to join:

https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=26d62641-c6ad-4471-8b94-ac6984b8d09f

Dannynoonan · Mar 14, 2026

If I could talk to the team I’d tell them:Boys- keep playing possession by possession, don’t flinch, value the basketball, be aggressive (hair on fire), and take their will. Like young Mike Tyson “the baddest man on the planet. Cyclonenation is with you! One possession at a time. Coach
Otz and his team of big **** swinging mother ******* are coming for you!!
LFG!!
Sorry I had to get it out.

Cycsk · Mar 14, 2026

@jcordova8 (or others), can you let us know when ISU wrestlers will be competing?

I know you can't be exact, but if you can even give estimates, such as "make sure to watch in the early part of the 1pm session to see ____ wrestle," it would be super helpful for those of us who are Cyclone fans more than wrestling fans. Thanks.

JakeBrend · Mar 14, 2026

You won't see a lot of better basketball games than what was on display in Kansas City on Friday night. The problem for Iowa State? Arizona got the last shot.
Jake Brend reports from the T-Mobile Center as the Cyclones head home feeling confident for a deep run in March.

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JakeBrend · Mar 14, 2026

No. 7 Iowa State's run in Kansas City ended in a thrilling 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona.

Watch everything head coach T.J. Otzelberger, Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson, Killyan Toure and Nate Heise said following the game.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/watch-otzelberger-and-key-players-following-loss-to-arizona/

The Rob Gray · Mar 13, 2026

No. 7 ISU's all about heart, not heartbreak, after buzzer-beating 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona in KC - Cyclone Fanatic

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones bench reacts after a play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No downtrodden expressions. No pouts, no head shaking, no regrets. No. 7...

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Aiden Wyatt · Mar 13, 2026

The Cyclone Fanatic crew reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State falls at the buzzer to No. 2 Arizona - Cyclone Fanatic

The Cyclone Fanatic crew reacts to No. 7 Iowa State’s 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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CloneFanInKC · Mar 13, 2026

Takeaway is ISU should believe they are final 4 capable

BoxsterCy · Mar 13, 2026

Want to chat about your favorite car?

Vent about the dealer charging a million dollars for an oil change and tire rotation?

Ask questions about CF users experiences with their model/make or seek advice on repairs or trouble shooting?

Talk tires?

Here's the placeholder thread for those postings.

What it isn't going to be is place for trolling or ranting like maybe a Ford guy to just rant about how much he hates Chevy pickups or visa versa. Threads in the Off Topic Forum, like our sports threads, are moderated, it ain't a free for all.

stuclone · Mar 13, 2026

If anyone is interested in an Excel interactive bracket, Drew Newcomb on the Intermat board created a pretty great template (and he does every year):

2026 NCAA Wrestling Bracket - Fillout/Team Point & Individual Tracker

Hello Everyone, As in previous years with the NCAA and BIG12 tournaments I have made an excel fillable bracket. Attached to this post is the 2026 NCAA Bracket and the 2025 NCAA Bracket as an example. There is a tab for each weight 125-285, the running total for each session/round, team scores, an...

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Pretty fun to play around in the bracket and see different scenarios/paths to AA for our guys

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CF REACTION: Iowa State draws 2-seed in Midwest Region, will play Tennessee State

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No. 7 ISU's all about heart, not heartbreak, after buzzer beating 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona in KC

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