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    DAILY CLONE: A Deep Dive into ISU's Frontcourt Depth (July 1, 2026)

    Jake Brend takes a deep dive into Iowa State's frontcourt depth for the 2026-27 season. What roles with Blake Buchanan, Dominykas Pleta, Tre Singleton and Taj Manning play? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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    100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team

    lol we were joking before hand how the UNI Dome parking lot in the winter is the only place on Earth colder than the Hilton parking lot. Tongue in cheek
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    DAILY CLONE: Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season (June 30, 2026)

    T.J. Otzelberger announces that freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026-27 season with an achilles injury. Otzelberger explains why it's a big blow and how the team will overcome the injury. Jake Brend reports. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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    Watch what Otzelberger, Bond, Batemon and Lipsey said at Tuesday's availability

    Iowa State men's basketball held their first availability of the summer on Tuesday morning. Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Leon Bond and Jamarion Batemon said with a special appearance by Tamin Lipsey...
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    Christian Wiggins out for the 2026-27 season with a torn achilles

    T.J. Otzelberger announces that freshman wing Christian Wiggins will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn achilles that he suffered in practice last Friday. Otzelberger adds that he had a successful surgery and will be back at this time next year.
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    100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team

    Thanks for the kind words, all! Really fun team!
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    DAILY CLONE: Confidence with Toure, Batemon and Jaquan in the backcourt (June 29, 2026)

    Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Jaquan Johnson all express how they find confidence in the Iowa State backcourt heading into the 2026-27 season on the Daily Clone with Jake Brend. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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    Monday Musings: No Booze till Brooklyn

    When alcohol is sold at Jack Trice Stadium this fall, Andrew Harrington wants more than just beer. Harrington lays out what's in store for each week's specialty drink this fall on the newest Monday Musings. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/monday-musings-no-booze-till-brooklyn/
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    100+ Minutes of 1-on-1 Interviews with the Entire 2026-27 Cyclone MBB Team

    Jake Brend sits down 1-on-1 with the entire 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason improvements, why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State and so much more in 100+ minutes of interviews.
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    Williams & Blum: 5-in-5 impact, breaking down MBB interviews, continuing CyHawk game (June 28, 2026)

    Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson fill in for Chris Williams and Brent Blum to discuss the impact that the new NCAA "five-in-five" rule can have on Iowa State Football. They also breakdown portions of Brend's interviews with the 2026-27 men's basketball team to see what we've learned about the...
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    Tamin Lipsey signs with the Indiana Pacers on an Exhibit-10 deal

    Tamin Lipsey lands a deal with Indiana Pacers as an undrafted free agent. What does an Exhibit 10 deal entail for the Ames legend? https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/tamin-lipsey-signs-with-the-indiana-pacers-on-an-exhibit-10-deal/
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    Williams & Blum: Jefferson to Brooklyn, KXNO layoffs, football expectations (June 24, 2026)

    W&B: Rob Gray fills in for Chris Williams to discuss Joshua Jefferson to the Brooklyn Nets, the layoffs at KXNO and preseason expectations for Iowa State Football. https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/williams-blum-jefferson-to-brooklyn-kxno-layoffs-football-expectations-june-24-2026/
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    Big 12 Buzz: The End of an Era

    Texas Tech was thought of as the good guys by most until the Brendan Sorsby saga. Not anymore. Derek Duke writes about the end of an era in the conference in this week's Big 12 Buzz. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/big-12-buzz-the-end-of-an-era/
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    DAILY CLONE: Reflecting on 1 Year at Cyclone Fanatic (June 18, 2026)

    Jake Brend reflects on what he's learned and experienced in his one year at Cyclone Fanatic. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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    The Beat Reporters: NBA Draft preview, Sorsby conclusion, the Lafester Game (June 18, 2026)

    Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some hoops, previewing the NBA Draft for Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson before spinning the wheel and landing on Lafester Rhodes. Presented by...