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

Takeaway is ISU should believe they are final 4 capable

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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):


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

What will our seed be? Will you go to any tourney games - if so, is it dependent upon where we play? Any predictions?

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#7 IOWA STATE (27-6, 12-6 BIG 12)
#2 Arizona (30-2, 16-2 BIG 12)
FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 6:00 P.M. CST
T-Mobile Center / Kansas City, MO


TV: ESPN
Talent: Dan Shulman, pxp Jay Bilas, analyst Kris Budden, reporter

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

No. 7 Iowa State is moving onto the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament following a 75-53 win against No. 16 Texas Tech.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic, Nate Heise, Jamarion Batemon, Killyan Toure and Cade Kelderman said after the game. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/...yclone-players-following-win-over-texas-tech/

For discussion purposes, let's pencil in Iowa State as a 2 seed. Build your region from there. What teams do you want to avoid? What teams would you like to see in our bracket?

Personally I'd love to see Gonzaga or Nebraska as the 3 seed in our region.

Gonzaga plays in a soft conference. Not battle tested. I really like that possible sweet 16 #2/#3 matchup.

Nebraska's offense depends on timing and rhythm. You aren't going to play in rhythm against our defense. Im not sure Nebraska has the playmakers in their backcourt to handle our pressure.

Im torn in regards to the 1 seed. Michigan and Duke both lost guards in their rotation to season ending injuries. Is Florida proven (I know they've been racking up wins in the SEC)?

I'd sign up for Florida as the #1 and Gonzaga as the #3 right now.

No potential matchups against in-state foes UNI or Iowa please. Just don't need that whatsoever.

As a build-up to Selection Sunday and NCAA Tournament, we explore songs with reference to forms of the words excite, anticipate or thrill.

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

• Last week’s OTN: Nothing Up My Sleeve

“To thrill you with delight” // “There’ll be things that will excite.”

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Pleta is really a good role player for us. Does the little things that don't show up on the stat sheet. Seems coachable... Hope he stays!!! Was crucial for us against Tech with only 14 minutes of play.

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Thought this was interesting. We will never know what would have happened but adds to the idea that hiring Otz back then would have been better.

Driving over to Moline tomorrow to see Bailey Zimmerman at Vibrant Hall. Anybody have recs for where we could watch the Iowa State game before that’s within walking distance to the arena? Hoping to watch the whole game and then head straight to the arena since there is only one opener and the concert starts at 7. TIA!

For five minutes, Iowa State's game against Texas Tech looked like déjà vu to their matchup on Feb. 28.

That was until ISU flipped the script with defense and All-American performances by Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey.

Jake Brend reports following Iowa State's win in KC.

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Watched it last night and liked it. Didn't blow me away but it was entertaining.

But I had a question for WWII history buffs regarding Admiral Karl Donitz, Supreme Commander of the Kriegsmarine (Navy). He was one of the 22 defendants and got the lightest sentence, 10 years.

But from my (very little) knowledge of the guy he was career Navy way before Hitler came to power and never joined the Nazi Party. He seems a little like Erwin Rommel (who the Nazi's murdered), in that he was a career guy who loved and fought for his country.

Apparently, he ended the Kriegsmarine's policy of rescuing overboard enemy sailors after one of his U-boats got attacked by a US B-24 while rescuing survivors of a ship they'd just hit. And the US had a similar policy.

I assume it was because he became president of the Third Reich after Hitler, Goebbels, and Himmler had all offed themselves. And according to the movie, Hermann Goring was Hitler's number two since the 1930's or before. Seems to me Donitz kind of got left holding the bag. His only line in the movie is (paraphrasing), "I've been here (in custody) for 76 days and not charged with a crime".

Was this guy doing some awful sh*t I haven't heard about?

Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s big win over Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

Enjoy!

No charity points,
Nothing to make them feel good,
**** that.
- TJ Otzelberger (broadcast huddle-look in)

BUILD THE STATUE AND PUT THAT ON THE PLAQUE JAMIE!

Have to love this…
How far will they go?

My son is going down to watch some spring training over spring break with some other family members. He's a Royals fan. They are going to surprise and Goodyear stadiums. Does anybody have any tips or tricks or things they should look to do while down there?

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#7 IOWA STATE (26-6, 12-6 BIG 12)
#16 Texas Tech (22-9, 12-6 BIG 12)
THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH 11:30 A.M. CST
T-Mobile Center / Kansas City, MO


TV: ESPN
Talent: Dan Shulman, pxp Jay Bilas, analyst Kris Budden, reporter

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

Alright what's the best BBQ sauce. I actually like Cookie's. I mean its the "barbeque sauce America loves to eat" right?