TBR: Jake Brend, Rob Gray and Ben Hutchens discuss T.J. Otzelberger's biggest transfer portal needs, breakdown spring football and talk about the impact of concerts at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts...all-breakdown-luke-combs-impact-april-9-2026/

Iowa State lands their first offensive lineman of the 2027 class with commitment of Koen Hinzman.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/koen-hinzman-becomes-first-ol-commit-of-2027-class/

https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-new...ketball-great-melissa-jones-passes-away-at-36

She had a lot of personal demons and sadly she committed suicide. She was a fun player to watch. Praying for her family.

Jake Brend gives an update on the developing Milan Momcilovic situation and why Dominic Overby is ready for his 2026 season under the new staff. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Login to view embedded media

Are coaches and agents talking all year round, do the portal dates mean nothing?

Are coaches reaching out to players who have not entered the portal?

Is it just me or are the double-stuffed Oreos lacking in the double stuffing department of late? It seems to me that double-stuffed now look suspiciously like regular Oreos, or how they used to look, and the regular Oreos have less filling in them too. Do I need to start buying the triple stuffed Oreos? And who in their right mind would buy the Oreo thins that have just a sliver of stuffing?

How do I quit getting emails? I went into preferences and unchecked everything and days later. I am still getting emails every time someone posts.

Wednesday at spring football was about the wide receivers and safeties rooms.

Watch everything wide receivers coach Derrick Sherman, safeties coach Pete Menage, Duhron Goodman, Dom Overby and Evan Boyd said during the availability below. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...layers-speak-on-wednesday-at-spring-football/

Jake Brend and Brent Blum dive into the latest news from the transfer portal before discussing the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of a busy weekend for the Cyclones. Getting a look at spring football practice. All this and more presented by Mechdyne.

Great job outta him and I expect he'll get more 10 day opportunities.

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Transfer portal season is here. Jake Brend has more on who's leaving and what Big Ten forward is set to visit this weekend. Plus, Iowa State opens the doors to the media for their spring football practice. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

The sport is growing. Find a way to make it work.

Spring football season continues in Ames.

Watch everything OL coach Jake Thornton and DL coach Jalon Bibbs said, as well as players on both sides of the line.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...ayers-on-ol-dl-speak-at-tuesday-availability/

I love seeing this kind of love for our team next year. Apparently, ESPN's writer thinks we can keep our long Top 25 streak going and start next year ranked. Me too. Love seeing that TJ is already so respected in the profession and our teams so respected they are placing us in the top 25 (and top 15 at that!!) and giving ISU the benefit of the doubt to start the season even with the loss of probably our top 2 players, and maybe top 3.

I am also high on these returners. Toure could be All Big 12 next year. He's so tenacious and athletic defensively. I think he'll be less deferential next year if needed and will score more. I believe he'll get better and better at shooting, just like Lipsey. Batemon is going to continue to be a threat and has shown he'll contribute a ton, and also Pleta has a real chance to be a much bigger offensive threat. We all know and see Buchanan's contributions. If Milan somehow returns, and we add an impact transfer or two, watch out!! Even if Milan goes, TJ's team building has shown to be elite. Excited for the Cyclones for years to come and also excited to see articles like this where the national media think highly of our program and give us the benefit of the doubt.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...ketball-2026-27-way-too-early-top-25-rankings

Dishon Jackson - transferred to Pitt, did not play

Demarion Watson - transferred to North Texas, last year of eligibility
- 32g, 10 starts
- 14 minutes / game
- 2.4 ppg / 1.6 rpg
- 18 assists, 24 steals, 24 blocks
- 32.4% / 26.2% / 70%

Nojus Indrusaitis - Transferred to Pitt, 2 years of eligibility left
- 33g, 6 starts
- 23.5 minutes/g
- 9.1 ppg / 2.4 rpg
- 55 assists, 30 steals, 3 blocks
- 40.3% / 38.7% / 63.5%

Kayden Fish - Transferred to Ball State, 1 year of eligibility left
- 23g, 6 starts
- 18.3 minutes/g
- 7.2ppg / 3.2rpg
- 13 assists, 15 steals, 5 blocks
- 48.5% / 31.8% / 66%

JT Rock - Transferred to New Mexico, 2 years of eligibility left, back in the portal
- 37g, 1 start
- 12.8 minutes / g
- 6.2ppg, 3.5 rpg
- 14 assists, 7 steals, 34 blocks
- 54.5% / 39.7% / 61.9%
- 23-58 from 3pt range!

Jackson Paveletzke - Transferred to Ohio, last year of eligibility
- 31g, 31 starts
- 36.7 minutes / g (led the conference)
- 17.3ppg, 2.5rpb
- 163 assists, 27 steals, 70 turnovers
- 46.9% / 31.6% / 80.5%
- 31-98 from 3pt range

Omaha Biliew - Transferred to Wake Forest, 1 year of eligibility left, back in the portal
- 35g, 24 starts
- 20.3 minutes / g
- 6.3ppg, 2.4rpg
- 18 assists, 21 steals, 13 blocks
- 46% / 36.8% / 79.4%
- 32-87 from 3pt range

Eli King - Transferred to North Dakota (played 3 years there), last year of eligibility
- 35 g, 35 starts
- 31.7 minutes / g
- 11.9ppg, 5.2rpg
- 69 assists, 72 steals (led conf), 29 blocks, 27 turnovers
- 41.7% / 30.5% / 71.2%
- 46-151 from 3pt range

Did I miss anyone?

I missed a couple -

Jelani Hamilton - Transferred to Georgia State after redshirting here, 2 years of eligibility left
- 27 g, 26 starts
- 31.2 minutes / g
- 17.8ppg, 4.6rpg
- 62 assists, 52 steals (led conf), 51 turnovers
- 37.2% / 34.0% / 88.4%
- 53-156 from 3pt range
- His 88% from the FT line (160-181) led the conference

Jeremiah Williams - Injury Redshirt at ISU, 2 years at Rutgers, this year at Georgetown, no eligibility left
- 34g, 7 starts, 20.4mpg
- 5.9ppg, 1.9rpb
- 99 assists, 28 steals, 12 blocks
- 39.7% / 37.1% / 67.9%

Iowa State earns their second commitment of the 2027 class from wide receiver Bryson Thompson.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/san-antonio-wide-receiver-bryson-thompson-commits-to-iowa-state/

I saw where the Cleveland Browns owner thinks that Deshaun Watson could be back as the starting QB next season. It made me question if the Browns were the worst organization in football. Then, I wondered what the worst organization in major US sports is.

Note: This is open to interpretation. Historical or recent lack of success, lack of championships/win percentage, organizational disfunction, etc.

Pending school board approval newest Ankeny Hawks Girl’s Basketball Coach
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Rome wasn't built in a day, or even a month. In college basketball, that's all you've got.

With just four players on the roster, Bill Fennelly has to find the pieces quickly.

Andrew Harrington explains in this week's Monday Musings. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/monday-musings-building-rome-in-a-day/

ISU softball played #14 Arizona on Easter. They lost but it was an entertaining game. There were 7 home runs in the first three innings (3 by AZ, 4 by ISU).


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Hey everyone,

Randy Peterson Columns for your Monday in case you missed them:

How long will fans put up with the mess in which college sports finds itself? Randy writes on the way NIL has impacted fans.
Read Column Here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...he-mess-in-which-college-sports-finds-itself/

ICMYI: Amid today’s college sports restlessness, kudos for Arianna Jackson’s Iowa State loyalty
Read Column Here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...udos-for-arianna-jacksons-iowa-state-loyalty/

Have a happy Monday!