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Jack Kohnen, a top 2027 basketball recruit from Slinger, Wisconsin, has pledged to Iowa State University, bringing a versatile skill set and a strong local connection to the Cyclones' 2027 class.
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.
The Cyclones lose Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson, but a three‑guard rotation featuring Jaquan Johnson and Jamarion Batemon, plus a frontcourt duo of Singleton and Blake Buchanan, promises a fresh direction.
The Cyclones are reshaping their lineup for the upcoming campaign, adding talented transfers while keeping core players, positioning them to thrive despite early doubts.
The 2026‑27 Big 12 season promises a reshaped landscape, with title contenders emerging amid a wave of player movement.
The Cyclones have secured the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, adding high‑four‑star talents while navigating departures and a competitive landscape.
The Cyclones are preparing for a season that mixes new talent with a strategic schedule, featuring home‑and‑home matchups against Kansas and Oklahoma State and a revised non‑conference slate.
After losing key contributors, the Cyclones add five transfers, including Bradley's JaQuan Johnson, while returning core players aim to exceed preseason expectations.
Duke's offseason moves, highlighted by the arrival of John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, position the Blue Devils as a leading contender for the upcoming season.
ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 places Tennessee at No. 6, but a packed schedule of ranked foes — from Florida’s returning star Boogie Fland to Iowa State’s reshaped roster — tests the Vols’ depth.
The Cyclones will lose three key players and their head coach, prompting a reshaped roster that must balance experience with youthful depth.
The Cyclones added five transfers but must replace the unique skill set of Milan Momcilovic, whose elite three‑point shooting defined his college career.
The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for the upcoming season after a surprising off‑season move that saw senior sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic decide to continue his career with the Kentucky Wildcats. Coach T.J. Otzelberger had already factored the inevitable departures into his roster planning, knowing that several key contributors would be leaving after exhausting their eligibility. Among those leaving, Momcilovic’s 3‑point prowess will be missed, but the Cyclones have identified a potential replacement in Jamarion Batemon, who burst onto the scene as a freshman with a 37 % shooting clip from beyond the arc. Batemon’s emergence is complemented by a wave of transfers who add depth at multiple positions. Tre Singleton and Taj Manning have joined the program, bringing experience and versatility that can help offset Momcilovic’s loss in rebounding and defense. The Cyclones have also bolstered their perimeter with several new 3‑point threats, including Jaquan Johnson, Ryan Prather Jr., and Leon Bond, ensuring the team will not rely on a single shooter. Adding to the excitement, incoming freshman Christian Wiggins captured the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year Award in Minnesota, highlighting the high expectations surrounding his arrival. With a blend of returning talent, strategic additions, and a coaching staff that anticipated roster turnover, Iowa State feels optimistic about its chances to remain competitive in the Big 12.
After a wave of departures, Iowa State’s men’s basketball program is reshaping its staff with seasoned defensive minds, aiming to reinforce a culture of pressure and discipline ahead of the upcoming season.
The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball program, led by head coach T.J. Otzelberger, enters the 2026‑27 season with a mix of fresh talent and seasoned veterans, aiming to sustain its recent success despite notable departures.
A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.
The Cyclones will field a reshaped squad next season, blending returning veterans with fresh transfer additions as they look to stay competitive in the Big 12.
The Cyclones will field a largely new lineup after several key players left for the NBA draft or exhausted eligibility, but coach Otzelberger believes the additions will preserve their recent top‑10 momentum.
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
Jackson Kiss, a consensus four-star big man, has flipped his commitment from Iowa State to UNLV, prompting the Cyclones to lean on their current roster and recent transfer additions as they prepare for the 2026 season.
The transfer portal has reshaped Big 12 basketball, bringing new stars and creating critical gaps that will define each team’s outlook for the upcoming season.