Football:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...-new-coach-dan-mullens-17-5-million-contract/

MBB:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...en-amid-athletic-departments-financial-peril/

with the four transfers this season all looking like key contributors, how would you rank the transfers in the Otzelberger era? by my count he has only 2 (of 16) that didn't necessarily "hit" (Jackson Paveletzke & Tristen Enaruna) , but they were far from flops

How would you order them?
(listed below in chronological order as I came across their names)

Jefferson, Jackson, Heise, Chatfield, Keshon Gilbert, Curtis Jones, Hason Ward, Jaz Kunz, Bob Jones, Jaren Holmes, Osunniyi, Paveletzke, Kalsheuer, Brockington, Grill, Enaruna

Watching the Illinois game and find myself cheering for the hawks to keep fran around. Made me curious.

Anyone watch the season 3 finale this week? Absolutely fantastic. Best superhero TV by far in my opinion.

I’ve been thinking about how the NIL regulations will develop as things play out over time. As we are most familiar with the Big 12 and specifically the old Big 8 members, the $2M for Coleman Hawkins and $1.7M for Hunter Dickinson are examples of NIL money bringing in players with high expectations and the results less than expected. I wonder if the stress of these dollars made public haven’t impacted the performance of the players along with team dynamics. Along with pressure from fans expecting unrealistic results. Both Hawkins and Dickinson have stated that it’s been tough. Otz focuses on finding players that fit his high demands and has to include NIL money along with it. I’m not so sure that the concern that ISU can’t compete without having a boatload of NIL money is really that big of a deal.

Hackman, age 95, died in his Santa Fe home yesterday. His wife and their dog were also found dead. Very strange.

I was a big fan of Hackman. Amazing actor with a great sense of humor.

That is two actors in one day.

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody sit down with ESPN’s Rich Hollenberg to discuss the state of Big 12 hoops, how Iowa State has built its program, and more before welcoming on ESPN’s Seth Greenberg to talk scheduling, NIL, and everything you need to know for March. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Fun one. Enjoy!

Hummel is joining Kolar and Tampa. Jake has had a sneaky good NFL career for an undrafted guy.

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What’s going on now @ Ch 5? I am a DirecTV subscriber so I wonder if a dispute is in progress.

for all you night owls!
Longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years coming tonight (msn.com)

Been to 4 bars, 2 restaurants with bars and staying at Downtown Marriott that’s hosting ISU basketball team and a couple others Big 12 schools. NONE of these places has ESPN + and could care less about it.
So we continue the Big 10, SEC and ACC game watches. Embarrassing and rediculous!!

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In years passed, I've started a thread to track former Cyclones in their new programs season- long. I didn't have the time this year, even though there are fewer guys this year (9) than in recent years prior. I figured since I'm restless still following last night's double OT loss to BYU, I'd create this thread now, right as some low/mid major conferences are picking up steam in their conference tournaments. I figure if anyone is ever going to get curious enough to watch some of these former Cyclones in action, no better time to do so than when the stakes are at their highest and if you're like me, can't get enough hoops this time of year. I'll try and keep it updated as things unfold. Below is a list of the former Cyclones, how they've performed this season on their new team, and what their conference tournaments look like:

Caleb Grill, Missouri: I feel like of all former Clones out there, Caleb is probably the one most fans are aware of. He's having a career season in year 6 and on team 3, posting career highs in points (14.3) and 3 point percentage (43.3). He's Missouri's leading scorer. Missouri is a lock for the NCAA Tournament and is still playing for anywhere from a 4-8 seed in the SEC Tournament, which starts on 3/12.

Omaha Biliew, Wake Forest: I haven't been paying super close attention. I know he missed a chunk of time with an injury, but he's been available since late January and has still only logged playing time in 11 games total on the season. 8.8 minutes per game, 2.5 ppg, 1.3 rpg, which if you were to check, are almost identical to the numbers he put up at ISU last season. He is a 40% 3 point shooter in limited attempts (4/10) so perhaps some positive development there. Otherwise, it's fair to assume he probably won't be a two and done player. Wake is still vying for anywhere from a 4-7 seed in the ACC Tournament which starts on 3/11.

Tyrese Hunter, Memphis: Another former Clone at his 3rd school, Tyrese is having a career year just like his former teammate, Caleb Grill. He is putting up 14 ppg on 39.9% from 3, both career highs. He is also averaging 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals. Seems like maybe he has finally found a good fit with Penny. Memphis will be the #1 seed in the AAC. Their tournament starts on 3/12, and I'm not too familiar with their bracket, but would assume they get at least one bye.

Darlinstone Dubar, Tennessee: Still holding a spot on the Iowa State first team all-name, Dubar had a great 3- season stretch at Hofstra following his time in Ames. I was happy he got a chance to come back to the P5 for another shot at it, but the results indicate that maybe he was better off at a place like Hofstra. He has struggled and fallen out of the rotation for the most part, putting up a line of 3.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 26.9% 3 pt. Tennessee will at least grant him the opportunity to play in the Big Dance, and they will likely be a 2- seed. In the SEC Tournament, they'll be looking at a 3-7 seed.

Jackson Paveletzke, Ohio: The numbers tell the whole story here, Pav is just more comfortable at the mid major level. Nothing wrong with that. He's putting up respectable numbers (13.3 ppg, 4.9 apg, 4.2 rpg, 55.6% fg, 33.3% 3 pt) and has started every game for the Bobcats this season. Seeding has not been decided yet for the MAC, whose Tournament starts on 3/13, but Ohio will be a 3-6 seed by my estimation.

Eli King, North Dakota: The popular belief with Eli as I recall was that he would be a project and ready to contribute by year 3. I think his gradual progression the last 2 seasons bear that out. Averaging a career high in points (7.9) and rebounds (5.4) and 3 pt shooting (37.6%). Unfortunately in this era of college sports, it is hard to fill your roster with 18 year old projects. Will be interesting to see if he tries to move back up to the P5 this offseason. North Dakota is the 6 seed in the Summit, and will face 3 seed South Dakota State this Friday night, 3/7 at 8:30 pm.

Jelani Hamilton, Georgia State: I don't think Jelani would be playing much on this year's Cyclones team, but he has put together a nice RS freshman season in the Sun Belt. He has started 19/31 games, with a line of 10.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg 1.1 steals 33% 3pt. Georgia State is the 8 seed in the Sun Belt Tournament, and will face 9 seed Georgia Southern Thursday 3/6 at 5 pm.

Jaden Walker, Texas A&M CC: After 2 years at East Carolina, Jaden had to transfer down another level. I'm not sure what the reason is that led to it, but it certainly doesn't seem like it was for more playing time. In 28 games, Walker averages just over 20 minutes, 5.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 2.1 apg. He's kind of been the same player regardless of where he's been it seems. Corpus Christi is the 5 seed in the Southland, will kick off their conference tourney this Sunday, 3/9 at 5 pm against 8 seed Houston Christian.

Xavier Foster, Radford: Yes, he's still playing basketball. Kind of. But not really. Safe to say he's on the roster, but has only played in 11 games all season. 2.1 ppg, 1.3 rpg are some of his better stats. Believe it or not, he was better statistically as a freshman at Iowa State. In 5 seasons, Foster has played in 32 games total. It's unbelievable. Not that it matters much, because I don't think he'd see time except in a blowout, but Radford is the 4 seed in the Big South, will start conference tournament play against the 5 seed Presbyterian on Friday, 3/7 at 2:30.

Team moving in...

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At-large selections will be announced today.

Brackets will be released via pre-taped show starting at 7 p.m. (CT) tomorrow (Wednesday) on ncaa.com.

Enjoy!

Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson, and Curtis Jones react to bowing out of the Big 12 Tournament after a high-scoring game against BYU.

Chris Williams reacts to No. 12 Iowa State’s loss to No. 17 BYU in the 2025 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship.

Since it's senior night I am wondering who can come back next year.

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser dive into Iowa State’s tough weekend at the Big 12 Championships, the weigh-in controversy, and everything else from Tulsa. First reaction to NCAA brackets being released and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

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I've never seen green fire coming out of a manhole (although I've eaten some pretty spicy chicken wings).