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The Cyclones will field a markedly different lineup next year after losing Jefferson, Lipsey, Heise and Momcilovic, with JaQuan Johnson emerging as a potential scoring leader.
The Cyclones will field a markedly different squad next year after losing Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise, Tamin Lipsey and Momcilovic, with transfers like JaQuan Johnson expected to lead the offense.
With key departures and new transfers, the Cyclones must address perimeter shooting and size while integrating fresh talent.
The Cyclones will field a completely reshaped lineup for 2026‑27, blending transfer talent with untested youth while confronting shooting, size and rebounding concerns.
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 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 a strong season that saw the Cyclones reach the Sweet 16, Iowa State must replace several star contributors and integrate new talent, raising questions about their competitiveness in the coming year.
The departure of Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky leaves a noticeable gap in Iowa State’s lineup, but sophomore sharpshooter Jamarion Batemon, transfer Ryan Prather Jr., and versatile forward Leon Bond III are poised to step up. Their performances will define the Cyclones’ trajectory this season.
The Cyclones will lose three key players and their head coach, prompting a reshaped roster that must balance experience with youthful depth.
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.
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.
Milan Momcilovic, a junior forward for the Iowa State Cyclones, has chosen to return to college basketball after declaring for the NBA Draft, drawing interest from Kentucky, St. John's and Arizona and highlighting the financial and developmental calculations behind his move.
Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State's top shooter, withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to college, a move driven by projected earnings and the chance to further his game.
Despite upcoming NCAA eligibility changes that could sideline several veterans, Iowa State secures its international recruits and adds fresh talent through the portal and high school signings
The Cyclones have replaced departing stars with a mix of portal acquisitions and fresh recruits, ensuring continuity as the NCAA tightens rules for international players.
After a strong campaign, Iowa State is reshaping its lineup with the arrival of guard Leon Bond III, a 6‑5, 200‑pound forward who brings defensive intensity and rebounding to complement the team's evolving identity.
The Cyclones are integrating five transfers and three freshmen into next season’s lineup, with particular focus on Ryan Prather Jr., whose national‑leading assist‑to‑turnover ratio brings a new offensive dimension.
Milan Momcilovic, who set a school‑record three‑point percentage last season, is deciding whether to stay in college or enter the NBA Draft, with Kentucky showing strong interest and offering a sizable NIL deal.
Former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic has entered the 2026 NBA Draft and the transfer portal, citing a strong fit with Kentucky's perimeter‑focused system under coach Mark Pope. With a deadline of May 27 to withdraw, his next move could reshape his collegiate future.
Former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic, who topped the nation in 3‑point shooting last season, is weighing a move to Kentucky as he navigates the 2026 NBA Draft and the transfer portal.