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OWLCITYCYFAN · Mar 2, 2026

January and February were a bear this year, both weather-wise and work-related. We just finished launching a new work management system and I have time to breathe!

I’m giving serious consideration to attending the WBB tournament for the first time in years. I found all session tickets for $156, though I haven’t pulled the trigger. My wife has conflicts and my OSU alum work buddy is mulling it over.

In the interim, who’s going to KC? Where do you stay and where do ISU fans congregate? Do you attend all sessions or just ISU games? TIA

JakeBrend · Mar 2, 2026

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews Arizona, breaks down Big 12 Tournament tiebreaker scenarios, shares about Audi Crooks' historic day and talks about David Montgomery being on the move. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Stuidos. Login to view embedded media

JakeBrend · Mar 2, 2026

Riding two of three losses into a trip to Arizona, Iowa State basketball has some problems that need fixed at the most important time of the year.

Andrew Harrington breaks it all down in this week's Monday Musings.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/monday-musings-fixing-the-cyclones-again/

CycloneRulzzz · Mar 2, 2026

vs

#6 IOWA STATE (24-5, 11-5 BIG 12)
#2 Arizona (27-2, 14-2 BIG 12)
MONDAY, MARCH 2ND 8:00 P.M. CST
McKale Center at ALKEME Arena / Tucson, AZ

TV: ESPN
Talent: Jon Sciambi, pxp Fran Fraschilla, analyst Angel Gray, reporter

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

The Rob Gray · Mar 1, 2026

No. 4 ISU aims to rebound in more ways than one on Big Monday at No. 2 Arizona - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives to the basket as Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) defends during the first half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball against Texas Tech on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames...

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cycloneG · Mar 1, 2026

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies at 23

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died at 23, coach Deion Sanders announced Sunday.

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The Rob Gray · Mar 1, 2026

"Incredible" Audi Crooks drops 41 points as the ISU women cruise by Kansas State, 93-79 - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) celebrates after a score against Arizona State during the third quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 18, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Audi Crooks eyes...

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acoustimac · Mar 1, 2026

It was a battle as expected. The KSU crowd showed up as did both teams. We got to see Audi Crooks go into beast mode in a big win.

TSS – That Dominant Offense Returns

No one would know earlier in the season that the last game of the regular season would have such implications. Both teams needed a win to get a first round bye in the Big 12 tourney. That’s a…

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Aiden Wyatt · Mar 1, 2026

Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State’s win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

Enjoy!

CF POSTGAME: Iowa State wins regular-season finale at Kansas State - Cyclone Fanatic

Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State’s win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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ISUnorske · Mar 1, 2026

We are headed to Tulsa for the Big 12's. We have never been before and don't know what to expect or what to do in Tulsa while we are there. We are staying close to the BOK Center but have heard there is not much of a bar/restaurant scene in the area. We are leaving early Thursday morning from central Iowa so will get down there at a decent time. Where do Cyclone fans hang out? What should we put on our list of things to do and places to eat/drink. We prefer local places when we travel. Thanks for any information from people who have been to Tulsa and Big 12's.

Aiden Wyatt · Mar 1, 2026

How big of a deal is Iowa State’s loss to Texas Tech? Well, pretty big. But Chris Williams & Brent Blum are here to give perspective on the coming weeks. A massive road test at Arizona looms on Monday. The guys also discuss Melvin Ejim’s jersey being retired and more, all presented by Mechdyne.

Williams & Blum: Cyclones aren’t dead; nod to Ejim - Cyclone Fanatic

How big of a deal is Iowa State’s loss to Texas Tech? Well, pretty big. But Chris Williams & Brent Blum are here to give perspective on the coming weeks. A massive road test at Arizona looms on Monday. The guys also discuss Melvin Ejim’s jersey being retired and more, all presented by Mechdyne.

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JP4CY · Mar 1, 2026

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JacksonLPence · Mar 1, 2026

With the 2025–26 season entering its final stretch, Iowa State’s staff is beginning to narrow its focus on the 2027 recruiting class. The Cyclones already hold one major commitment and are in the thick of several high‑level recruitments. With four signees already in the 2026 class and the transfer portal remaining a yearly factor, TJ Otzelberger will be selective about who joins the program alongside the early commit.

RECRUITING: Iowa State’s 2027 basketball class: Where things stand now - Cyclone Fanatic

With the 2025–26 season entering its final stretch, Iowa State’s staff is beginning to narrow its focus on the 2027 recruiting class. The Cyclones already hold one major commitment and are in the thick of several high‑level recruitments. With four signees already in the 2026 class and the...

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Aiden Wyatt · Mar 1, 2026

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State’s final dual of the season, which featured an unconventional start at 197 pounds and carried plenty of storylines from start to finish. They break down the highlights from the night, the emotion surrounding Yonger Bastida’s final home dual, and what his impact has meant to this program. Plus, a deep dive into Big 12 allocations, coaches’ rankings, and RPI. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Enjoy!

Reaction Time: Bastida’s Final Bow, Big 12 Allocations & March Positioning - Cyclone Fanatic

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State’s final dual of the season, which featured an unconventional start at 197 pounds and carried plenty of storylines from start to finish. They break down the highlights from the night, the emotion surrounding Yonger Bastida’s final home dual, and...

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BoxsterCy · Feb 28, 2026

Iowa State (21-8, 9-8 Big 12) at Kansas State (15-15, 8-9 Big 12)

Bramlage Coliseum – Manhattan, Kan.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.

WATCH: FS1 (PxP: Elise Woodward, Analyst: Madison Hock)

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network (PxP: Noah Wolf, Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson)

LIVE STATS

acoustimac · Feb 28, 2026

Here we are. Last game of the regular season. After this everything is an elimination game. This is a rematch of a very tough foul fest with KState. What to expect? Who knows.

TSS – Another Rematch, Another Nail-biter?

This is a simple one to preview. We just saw KState play ISU down to the wire at Hilton in the last two weeks. Going into Manhattan could be far more interesting (that’s a bad word for nerve wracki…

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JakeBrend · Feb 28, 2026

Texas Tech's unconscious shooting day combined with Iowa State's lack of guard scoring lead to the first loss at Hilton Coliseum in 2025-26.

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JakeBrend · Feb 28, 2026

No. 4 Iowa State lost at Hilton Coliseum for the first time this season, 82-73 to No. 16 Texas Tech.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey said following the game below. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/watch-otzelberger-lipsey-and-momcilovic-after-texas-tech-loss/

The Rob Gray · Feb 28, 2026

No. 16 Texas Tech's "greater sense of urgency" dooms No. 4 ISU to its first home loss of the season - Cyclone Fanatic

Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Tyeree Bryan (1) battle for a lose ball during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images AMES — Hilton Coliseum’s crowd roared, yawned...

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wesley_w · Feb 28, 2026

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besserheimerphat · Feb 28, 2026

With today's result I see a chance that ISU gets put in Portland for the first round. That's less than a 4 hour drive for me. For those who have gone, what's the best way to buy NCAA Tourney tickets? Scalp with cash outside the venue? Ticketmaster resale? Other? My biggest concern is getting scammed by a fake ticket. But I also don't have a ton to spend on a ticket, so looking for methods that are more likely to get a good price. TIA!

Aiden Wyatt · Feb 28, 2026

Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State’s loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State can't dig out of hole, falls to No. 16 Texas Tech - Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State’s loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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CycloneRulzzz · Feb 28, 2026

vs

#16 Texas Tech (21-7, 11-4 BIG 12)
#4 IOWA STATE (24-4, 11-4 BIG 12)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH 3:00 P.M. CST
HILTON COLISEUM / AMES, IA

TV: CBS
Talent: Spero Dedes, pxp Jim Spanarkel, analyst

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

ClonerJams · Feb 27, 2026

Statistically, he's having a great year. Yet, it seems like he doesn't get the credit he deserves. I see the criticism with the turnovers and missing some bunnies (I'll admit I'm guilty of this at times as well), but if we're being honest with ourselves that is just nitpicking. He's being asked to do a lot for this team. For comparison, below are the season stats for Jefferson vs Deandre Kane for his one year here - I think most of us would agree Kane had a great season for us.

Jefferson: 16.6 PPG, 7.5 RPB, 5.2 APG, 2.5 turnovers per game (47.7 FG%, 36.1 3 pt%, 69.7 FT%)
Kane: 16 PPG, 5.6 RPB, 4.9 APG, 2.9 turnovers per game (48.3 FG%, 39.8 3 pt%, 63.5 FT%)

He only has a few more games here. Appreciate him in real time and not just when you look back on him here.

CycloneRulzzz · Feb 27, 2026

Neil Sedaka, 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' Singer, Dead at 86

A prolific songwriter, he composed hit songs by the Carpenters, Captain & Tennille, ABBA and many more

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