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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Tyrus McGee, Part I

 Former Iowa State star guard Tyrus McGee in action. He led the nation in 3-point field goal percentage in 2012-13. (Photo courtesy ISU Athletics Communications) Tyrus McGee glanced at his phone and recognized the number. On the other end sat former Iowa...
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Scott Christopherson

Scott Christopherson exulted, then knelt, positioning his lips toward center court at Hilton Coliseum. The slick-shooting guard finally planted a parting smooch on the hardwood after a rousing comeback senior night win in 2012 over Baylor — and none of ...
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Former Cyclones with NBA decisions

‘Tis the season for professional basketball players to take the next step in their careers. NBA teams are finalizing their respective training camp rosters and that means former Cyclones have to make an educated guess whether they can realistically make an NB...
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Ejim signed by the Orlando Magic

Good for Melvin Ejim.The 2013-14 Big 12 Player of the Year has been signed by the NBA's Orlando Magic. Orlando GM Rob Hennigan announced the roster move on Tuesday. Read the Magic's press release of the signing below. ORLANDO – The Orlando Magic have signed fo...
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Ejim, Kane score summer league opportunities

Two former Cyclones will get opportunities in the upcoming NBA summer leagues.A few weeks ago, DeAndre Kane signed a summer deal with the Atlanta Hawks.Yesterday on 1460 KXnO’s “Sports Fanatics” program, Melvin Ejim said that he will head to Orlando on Tuesday for a...
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MONDAY MUSINGS: Enjoy the ride

Iowa State defeated Drake by 29 points at the Big Four Classic on Saturday and to my amateur eye, the Cyclones hardly even broke a sweat.Shortly after the drubbing, the Cyclone Nation received an early Christmas present in the form of another highly touted transfer,...

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