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jcordova8 · Apr 6, 2026

Iowa State fans will remain loyal, amid college sports’ drama.

But today’s landscape is testing that loyalty.

Randy Peterson on the transfer portal, NIL and what it all means for fans moving forward.

PETERSON: How long will fans put up with the mess in which college sports finds itself? - Cyclone Fanatic

Photo Credit: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic Concern about how today’s out-of-whack college sports is affecting its still-loyal (so far) fans was heightened recently during a conversation. Some people mentioned they’d think twice about purchasing a replica jersey or an autographed picture...

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JakeBrend · Apr 6, 2026

Iowa State hires veteran assistant coach Tim Buckley after his two year stint in Cincinnati.Buckley has previously worked under T.J. Otzelberger at UNLV and Tom Crean at Indiana, among others. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/iowa-state-hires-tim-buckley-as-assistant-coach/

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BigJCy · Apr 6, 2026

Masters Week is upon us! Weather forecast looks excellent for the week:

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Only change to the course this year is on Hole 17 where the front of the tee was reduced by 12 yards:

What's new at Augusta National for 2026 Masters? Course changes, player services, merchandise, food menu

The first major championship of the season comes with significant anticipation -- both on and off the course

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Aiden Wyatt · Apr 5, 2026

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dissect Audi Crooks’ decision to leave Iowa State and everything that comes with it. The transfer portal official opens this week, while the industry within college sports continues to be on fire. Arizona couldn’t bring the Big 12 a championship in men’s basketball. All this and more, presented by Mechdyne.

Williams & Blum: More Cyclone Therapy - Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams and Brent Blum dissect Audi Crooks’ decision to leave Iowa State and everything that comes with it. The transfer portal official opens this week, while the industry within college sports continues to be on fire. Arizona couldn’t bring the Big 12 a championship in men’s basketball...

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Cyclonepride · Apr 5, 2026

I'm sure I'm impatient for news here, but it seems weird that we're not seeing a lot of lists of potential candidates

FLYINGCYCLONE · Apr 5, 2026

Have fun picking up eggs.

yoteforever · Apr 4, 2026

For years I’ve had (2) season tickets on the 40 yard line, east side, north end of field along with a parking pass in the lot next to the Jacobson Building. Some things have changed for me and I’m likely not to renew them. Before I give them up is anyone interested in acquiring them? I’d have to buy them and the you’d have to purchase from me and I’d transfer the tickets once they were sent out.

Let me know…I have limited time to do this. Send me a private message.

CYclist · Apr 3, 2026

Iowa State would have won this game by double digits. For all the complaints, all the portal turmoil, Addy, Audi, AJ, n Jada would be winning this second really terrible national semi final.

ClonerJams · Apr 3, 2026

I think all 4 teams are very capable, but seems like Michigan - Arizona is the defacto title game. I'll give the slight edge to Arizona

FLYINGCYCLONE · Apr 3, 2026

Draft for 2 new WNBA teams drafting current players from teams. On CBS Sports. She is going to Toronto.

isufbcurt · Apr 3, 2026

So my daughter lives in LA and was selected in the lottery for local residents to buy tickets to various events, so we were looking at going to some events but man the prices are crazy.

T&F - $600 each
Tennis - $1000 each
Opening Ceremonies - $3000 - $5000 each
Beach VB - $28
Gymnastics - sold out
Swimming - $500

awd4cy · Apr 3, 2026

Cause we need more Auburns and Oklahomas in.

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cyclones500 · Apr 3, 2026

Now that we've had about a week to digest (and go through stages of sports fan grief), where would you rank the 2025-26 men's basketball season within, say, the top 10 in Iowa State history?

I could have done a poll, but too many ways to organize it, I'd rather leave it open-ended.

Feel free to include as many explanations/qualifiers as you deem necessary.

I'm in the process of pondering for my assessment.

jcordova8 · Apr 3, 2026

Full write up below with a few details on the incoming freshman 125/133 pounder.

Iowa State 125-pounder, projected starter Christian Castillo enters transfer portal - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State 125-pounder Christian Castillo entered the transfer portal on April 2, a move he confirmed with Cyclone Fanatic. The Arizona native transferred to Ames High for his senior season and was widely expected to be the Cyclones’ starter at 125 pounds heading into the 2026 season. His...

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Additionally, the statement from Castillo he shared with me:

Dannynoonan · Apr 3, 2026

I wonder how the WBB staff approach recruiting this off season. Idk if anyone knows if Bill retiring after this year is a given, so do they look for senior heavy players or approach it as any other year? The obvious problem could be finding players to come knowing there could be a different coach the following season.

NIL changes the game for sure. Along that thought I wonder what Pollard meant when he said(paraphrasing )- coaches will have more than enough money for finding high quality players. I wish he would elaborate on where these funds are coming from. This could be the new president finding money.

JakeBrend · Apr 3, 2026

Arizona is two games away from winning a National Championship. Yet, the buzz is their coach potentially leaving for another job.

What? Derek Duke breaks it down in this week's Big 12 Buzz.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/big-12-buzz-a-championship-opportunity/

JakeBrend · Apr 2, 2026

Audi Crooks announces she's leaving Iowa State to enter transfer portal and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard speaks out about Bill Fennelly's future. Jake Brend shares his thoughts on the situation. Presented by Wyffles Hybrid in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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Aiden Wyatt · Apr 2, 2026

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Thursday morning’s news of Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal and statements that followed. What does this mean for the future of the program? Kyle Green is headed to UNI to be the head man. Breaking it all down courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing.

The Beat Reporters: Audi to the portal, WBB status update, and Kyle Green takes UNI job - Cyclone Fanatic

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Thursday morning’s news of Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal and statements that followed. What does this mean for the future of the program? Kyle Green is headed to UNI to be the head man. Breaking it all down courtesy of Kelderman...

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acoustimac · Apr 2, 2026

It appears the chaos of the last two weeks has come to and end concerning who is leaving and who is still standing at Iowa State.

TSS – Looking Back, Looking Forward

The time from the end of the 25-26 season for the Sisters has been full of craziness and unrest unlike anything we’ve seen since the end of the football season. Just for different reasons. In…

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JakeBrend · Apr 2, 2026

Read the entire transcript of Jamie Pollard's six minute statement regarding both basketball programs. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...statement-regarding-both-basketball-programs/

JakeBrend · Apr 2, 2026

Audi Crooks, Iowa State's second all-time leading scorer becomes the 10th Cyclone to enter the transfer portal.

Jamie Pollard explains in a statement why Bill Fennelly will finish on his own terms. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/audi-crooks-enters-the-transfer-portal/

Clone5 · Apr 2, 2026

I think this deserves it's own thread. What a disappointment but who can blame Audi at this point.
https://www.espn.com/womens-college...-women-hoops-star-audi-crooks-entering-portal

barometriclow · Apr 2, 2026

Speed limit increases are tied to 37,000 deaths over 25 years

Rising speed limits over the past 25 years have cost nearly 37,000 lives, including more than 1,900 in 2017 alone, a new IIHS study shows.

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Not to mention the increase in fuel costs.

cyclones500 · Apr 1, 2026

We’re all bummed. Basketball season is over for Iowa State. So, for this week’s segment, we focus on songs with the word “over,” in title or lyrics.

(Compound words that contain “over” are accepted, too, e.g. overtime.)

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

Last week’s OTN: Take Me Back to Chicago

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