Iowa State secures commitment from Kansas State transfer Taj Manning

[JacksonLPence]

T.J. Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones picked up their second transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle in Kansas State forward Taj Manning.

As a 6-foot-7 junior at K-State, Manning averaged 4.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 20 minutes per game on 48/18/69 splits.

Iowa State secures commitment from Kansas State transfer Taj Manning - Cyclone Fanatic

T.J. Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones picked up their second transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle in Kansas State forward Taj Manning. As a 6-foot-7 junior at K-State, Manning averaged 4.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 20 minutes per game on 48/18/69 splits. Here is Jake Brend’s...

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[Cyched]

This Pretzelburger guy can recruit

 

[NWICY]

I just assume if TJ offers all is fine. I have no idea who any of these kids are.

 

[Cycsk]

@JacksonLPence What's the count? 2 of 5?

 

[JacksonLPence]

@JacksonLPence What's the count? 2 of 5?

Three committed so far:

- Leon Bond III (UNI)
- Taj Manning (K-State)
- Jaquan Johnson (Bradley)

Iowa State has one scholarship remaining if Milan Momcilovic decides to return. If he doesn’t, Iowa State has two open scholarships.

Northwestern transfer Tre Singleton and Robert Morris transfer Ryan Prather Jr. are both confirmed visiting this weekend.

 

[Kettes]

Three committed so far:

- Leon Bond III (UNI)
- Taj Manning (K-State)
- Jaquan Johnson (Bradley)

Iowa State has one scholarship remaining if Milan Momcilovic decides to return. If he doesn’t, Iowa State has two open scholarships.

Northwestern transfer Tre Singleton and Robert Morris transfer Ryan Prather Jr. are both confirmed visiting this weekend.

At 3M+ I don't think Milan will be worried about a scholarship, just a seat.

 

[Cyforce]

At 3M+ I don't think Milan will be worried about a scholarship, just a seat.

If Milan returns TJ is going to find him a scholarship. Let’s say he comes back at 3 mil while UF is offering 5. You really gonna ask him to pay his own way?

For gods sake he’s already losing his Pell grant.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I think this pickup is sneaky good. A Big 12 transfer that the staff has scouted directly and played against and then wanted on our team? Sign me up.

 

[madguy30]

I just assume if TJ offers all is fine. I have no idea who any of these kids are.

A certain group of CFers: He just stands there all game with arms folded with no plan or coaching! (not true)

TJ: I have had 6 back up plans for the program since December for next season if the first 3 plans don't pan out.

 

[Kinch]

 

[cayin]

and that report doesn't even have Singleton.