No. 8 Iowa State had a staggering 28 assists on 33 made baskets as it beat Kansas State, 95-61, Sunday in Manhattan. It's the most lopsided conference road win in program history, but numbers only tell part of the story. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/radi...

TBR: Rob Gray, Ben Hutchens, and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s third-straight dominating win over Colorado on Thursday night and Bill Fennelly’s squad’s massive win in Lubbock. Looking ahead to Sunday’s game against Kansas State. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing! https://ow.ly/l16x50Y6AVg

Guess which part of No. 8 Iowa State's team had its best conference performance Thursday in the rout of Colorado? The Cyclones' bench, I write, in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. game at K-State. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-8...

“She won the game for us.” — ISU HC Bill Fennelly on Arianna Jackson's career-high 18 points in Saturday's 65-52 win over UCF. Fennelly told her and the rest of the Cyclones that after their fourth straight win since her return from injury. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/aria...

Audi Crooks said she was "back" after one of the most complete performances of her historic ISU career in Wednesday's win at No. 21 Texas Tech. So are the Cyclones as a whole, I write, in advance of Saturday's matchup with UCF at Hilton. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/audi...

"If we just buy in and get stops, we got going really easy.” — ISU freshman Jamarion Batemon. No kidding, I wrote, after Batemon led a balanced attack for the No. 8 Cyclones in a stop and run-filled 97-67 rout of Colorado at Hilton. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-8...

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Milestones for ISU WBB in 84-70 win over No. 21 Texas Tech: 1. Audi Crooks surpasses 2,000 career pts. 2. Jada Williams surpasses 1,000 career pts. 3. Sydney Harris notches the first double-double of her career. 4. Bill Fennelly has most Big 12 wins (297) in league history. #BlueCy

"I’m being vocal. I’m having fun. So as long as we’re having fun, this is gonna be good." — ISU star Joshua Jefferson. Here's my feature on the evolution of Jefferson's vocal leadership leading in to Thursday's Colorado game. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/spot...

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Iowa State rides a two-game winning streak into Wednesday's matchup with No. 21 Texas Tech. Watch everything Bill Fennelly, Arianna Jackson and Kenzie Hare said ahead of the trip to Lubbock. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/watch-bill-fennelly-arianna-jackson-and-kenzie-hare-ahead-of-texas-tech/

Trump Alleges That Democrats Secretly Paid Alex Pretti To Be Model Citizen https://theonion.com/trump-alleges-that-democrats-secretly-paid-alex-pretti-to-be-model-citizen/

“Insiders question launch strategy.” Lol

Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.

One of my heroes as a young lad for what he did as one of the vaunted “Purple People Eaters.” And he’s remained a hero his entire life.

"Weird." That's one way to describe the ISU women's 90-65 rout of Arizona, which finished with just four players on the floor because of foul outs and injury. Another apt word is "dominant.” #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/iowa...

TWICS EXTRA: My one-on-one interview with new Iowa State head football coach Jimmy Rogers. #BlueCy open.substack.com/pub/robgray1...

When Jada Williams flashes “the look,” her teammates know what’s coming. And when ISU's dynamic PG fixed her fiery gaze on Cincinnati, the Bearcats didn’t stand a chance. What might that “look” lead to? Read on. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/iowa...

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Iowa State big man Blake Buchanan grew up in his mom's volleyball gym. But his love was basketball — and that's worked out well for both him and the No. 9 Cyclones heading into Saturday's road game at Oklahoma State. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/blak...

Jada Williams raised her already lofty ceiling along with ISU's spirits. The always-electric playmaker has never been a portrait of efficiency — until she scored a career-high 44 points as the Cyclones crushed Cincinnati. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/unco...

I was one of the journalists who sat down with new ISU head football coach Jimmy Rogers for a one-on-one interview today. He goes inside the roster rebuild — and why Rogers "loves" the stress that accompanies it. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/stre...

Joshua Jefferson's second triple-double this month helped No. 9 Iowa State rout UCF, 87-57, on Tuesday at Hilton. But it was a non-scoring hustle play that typified his historic night as the Cyclones ended a two-game skid. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/josh...

Bill Fennelly told us today there’s a chance Arianna Jackson could be back to face Cincinnati on Wednesday. Huge. #BlueCy

"You’ve gotta play almost like you’re ticked off and you’ve got something to prove again." — T.J. Otzelberger on his team's back to basics approach to ending a 2-game skid. Next up for No. 9 ISU: UCF Tuesday at Hilton. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-9...

“Train Dreams” on Netflix. A touching, haunting and powerful film. Great acting, but the story and narration from Will Patton make this feel like an adult version of “Stand By Me” sans the murder-mystery element. I teared up. 3.5/4 stars

The No. 19 Iowa State women lost their fifth straight game, 86-58, today at Oklahoma State. Here's my unhappy radio recap of the injury-depleted Cyclones' latest setback. Very, very, very #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-1...

Milan Momcilovic called it a "recipe for disaster." That's because his No. 2 Iowa State team were beaten in the areas they hang their hat on Saturday at Cincinnati — despite his career-high heroics. Here’s my radio recap of a second straight loss. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/mila...

Enough. That's No. 2 ISU's attitude as it seeks to eliminate the slow starts that have plagued the team in Big 12 play. Next up: Another desperate team in Cincinnati, at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Queen City. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-2...

TBR: @JakeBrendTV, @ROBWGRAY, and @Ben_Hutchens_ sit down to react to Iowa State’s first loss of the season, talk about potential changes going forward, and make sense of Bill Fennelly’s four-game losing streak. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing! #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/the...

“I know our kids are gonna do the things they can. And hopefully we’ll catch a break or two.” — ISU WBB HC Bill Fennelly after his 19th-ranked team's 68-62 loss at Colorado. Here's my radio recap of the Cyclones' fourth straight loss. #BlueCy (very blue) cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-1...

No. 2 Iowa State fell to 16-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12 after Tuesday's humbling 84-63 loss at Kansas. Here's my radio recap — which includes a bright spot for the Cyclones (Batemon, honorable mention to Heise) on an otherwise miserable night. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/kans...

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Iowa State freshman phenom Killyan Toure shares an affinity with MMA with his head coach, T.J. Otzelberger. It shows on the court — and will be especially important as the No. 2 Cyclones seek their first win at Kansas since 2017. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/kill...

Life without Addy Brown & Arianna Jackson for the No. 11 Iowa State women began with slick-shooting success, but ended in a torrent of turnover. Here's my gamer after the Cyclones' 83-70 loss to West Virginia Sunday at Hilton. #BlueCy (very blue) cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/shor...

We know Arianna Jackson is out indefinitely for the No. 11 ISU women's team, but fortunately didn't tear her ACL. We don't know if Addy Brown will be back for the Cyclones in Sunday's 2 p.m. game vs. WVU. Here's my preview of the big game. cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-1...

How does Milan Momcilovic describe playing with Joshua Jefferson? "It's a joy," the Iowa Star said of his fellow standout forward. The feeling's mutual, of course, as their connection was on fully display in No. 3 Cyclones' win over Oklahoma State. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/josh...

"I mean, he's really, really good." — TJ Otzelberger on star PG Tamin Lipsey. Yes he is — and the No. 3 Cyclones' senior standout eyes another record-breaking run. Next up: Okie State at 3 p.m. Saturday (ESPN2) at Hilton. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/3990...

Iowa State's Bill Fennelly told us earlier today that guard Arianna Jackson did not suffer an ACL injury in the loss at Cincinnati, but is out indefinitely. "I think she will be (back this season)," he added. Addy Brown is also having an MRI on her back, he said (1/2) ...

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CF POSTGAME: Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to No. 3 Iowa State’s road win against Baylor, courtesy of Karl Auto Group! https://ow.ly/GoIY50XTgjW

Tamin Lipsey played QB in high school before hanging up his cleats to focus on hoops. But did you know ... “I played a little bit of receiver, as well,” ISU's star point guard said after starring in the No. 3 Cyclones' gutsy win at Baylor. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/tami...

The portal is a-buzzin' but the No. 3 ISU men's basketball team is also one win away from its best start in school history. Next up: Baylor on Wednesday in Waco, where the 'Clones will need Jamarion Batemon's big "sparks.” cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/no-3...

Iowa State is set to host numerous transfers over the coming days. Check out our Transfer Portal Tracker for up-to-date information on offers, visits, and commitments. Bookmark Cyclone Fanatic’s Transfer Tracker for the latest updates, all in one place. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/2025...

No. 10 Iowa State dropped their first game of the season in a 72-70 loss to No. 22 Baylor Sunday afternoon. Watch everything Bill Fennelly, Audi Crooks and Jada Williams said following the loss below. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/ever...