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Iowa State’s 2025‑26 run began with a 16‑0 start, but a key injury and a freshman’s offensive development will shape the Cyclones’ prospects in the upcoming campaign
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Iowa State’s 2025‑26 run began with a 16‑0 start, but a key injury and a freshman’s offensive development will shape the Cyclones’ prospects in the upcoming campaign

A deep 2026 draft class is emerging, highlighted by Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson’s rise toward a potential Celtics selection, while teammate Milan Momiclovic opts to return to school and transfer to Kentucky.

Projected as the 30th overall pick and the eleventh power forward in the 2026 NBA Draft, Joshua Jefferson is preparing to join the Boston Celtics while other Cyclone alumni navigate transfer decisions.

The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.

Tamin Lipsey, a standout defender from Iowa State, is using a series of NBA predraft workouts — including stints with the Warriors, Thunder and Pacers — to showcase his basketball IQ, leadership and steal‑making ability as he pushes for a spot in the 2026 draft.

The Cyclones will lose three key players and their head coach, prompting a reshaped roster that must balance experience with youthful depth.

Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.
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.

Milan Momcilovic’s decision to stay at Iowa State raises both excitement and scrutiny as the team eyes a deep tournament run.

Milan Momcilovic, celebrated as the best shooter in college basketball last season, has committed to Kentucky after exploring the NBA Draft and interest from several top programs. His decision highlights Kentucky's resurgence under coach Mark Pope while Iowa State prepares to move forward without a key contributor.

Milan Momcilovic’s decision to stay at Iowa State brings a $7 million valuation and high expectations, but questions about his rebounding, defense and shot creation loom large.

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.

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.

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.
The Cyclones are gearing up for summer workouts on June 15, aiming to build on a 29‑8 campaign that ended in the Sweet 16.

With a historic shooting season behind him, Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic must decide whether to test the NBA draft or return to college, a choice that could reshape his future and the transfer portal landscape.

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.

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.