Iowa State Cyclones Pursue Height Advantage to Chase National Title
The Iowa State Cyclones have risen in national height rankings and are targeting taller recruits to finally contend for a championship.
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The Iowa State Cyclones have risen in national height rankings and are targeting taller recruits to finally contend for a championship.

The Cyclones have made the NCAA Tournament every year for the past five seasons, and a new focus on taller players could finally translate into a national title run.

Jack Kohnen, a 6‑foot‑6 wing from Slinger, Wisconsin, has committed to Iowa State, choosing the Cyclones over strong interest from Nebraska and Iowa. His all‑around game promises to add depth to the program’s future.

After a year‑long recovery, the Class of 2027 recruit is shining on the live‑period circuit, earning accolades for his versatile skill set and focus on becoming a three‑level scorer.

Four-star recruit Jack Kohnen pledged to Iowa State over Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana and Notre Dame, adding depth to a team that finished 29-7 and made its third Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons.
Jalen Brown becomes the first top‑100 Wisconsin recruit to commit to the Badgers since 2015, sparking a new recruiting push

After a year lost to injury, Josiah Harrington is channeling his effort into ball‑handling, shooting and overall development while playing for the Brad Beal Elite alongside top prospects.

From Florida’s dominant returners to Kentucky’s latest commit, the latest rankings spotlight a blend of seasoned talent and promising fresh faces across the nation

A look at the standout performances of Iowa State commits and targets during the recent Nike EYBL Session III in Kansas City.

St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.

A look at Iowa State's rising recruiting class, highlighted by top‑100 talent Baboucarr Ann and the program's growing influence in the Midwest.

Two top‑50 prospects have already pledged to Iowa State, and the program is chasing additional top‑100 talent as it rides a wave of success that includes three Sweet 16 runs, a 2024 Big 12 Tournament crown and a half‑year streak in the AP Top 25.

Greg Gard's record shows a 65% career winning percentage and a 61% mark in Big Ten play, proving that his program thrives beyond reliance on local recruits.