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Nürnberg Falcons BC signs former Cyclone Nate Heise
NUREMBERG, Germany — The Nürnberg Falcons BC announced Wednesday the signing of guard Nate Heise, who joins the club after a versatile collegiate career at the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State. Heise, a 6-foot-5 guard, begins his professional career following two impactful seasons in Ames. Known for his postseason performance and perimeter shooting, […]
Vinton-Shellsburg alumna Chloe Sanders to wrestle for the Cyclones
Iowa State wrestling head coach Alli St. John announced the signing of Chloe Sanders Wednesday, the program’s fourth freshman addition of the summer. Sanders, a standout from Vinton-Shellsburg High School, is slated to compete in the 138-pound weight class. Sanders arrives at Iowa State as the winningest female high school wrestler in Iowa history, finishing […]
Leach adds 4 to Iowa State’s 2026-27 swim and dive roster
Iowa State swimming and diving head coach Matt Leach finalized the program’s 2026-27 roster Tuesday, announcing the addition of one transfer and three freshmen. The group is highlighted by junior transfer Beatriz “Bibi” Comini Romero and freshmen Mariana Caldeira, Claire Dobrydney, and Jenna Polking. Caldeira, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, flipped her commitment from […]
Every Iowa State season sack leader since 2000
Of the 549 sacks recorded since it became an official statistic in 2000, see who led the Cyclones in sacks each season. Sacks that happened in bowl games did not count toward players’ statistics until the 2002 season. 2000 – Reggie Hayward – 7.0 sacks 2001 – Matt Word – 3.0 sacks 2002 – Brandon […]
Kohl to join Dolphins as kicking consultant
Jamie Kohl, an Iowa State football letterwinner from 1995 to 1998 has joined the Miami Dolphins as a kicking consultant he announced on social media Tuesday morning. The post came following the conclusion 2026 camp season, and he will work with kickers, punters and long snappers in Miami. “Fired up for this opportunity!,” Kohl said. […]
Tyler Moore signs with New York Giants following workout
After a five-year career (2021-2025) in the Cardinal and Gold in which he caught 21 passes for 245 yards and two touchdowns in 45 game appearances, Tyler Moore made his first home outside of Iowa with the Carolina Panthers who signed the 6-foot-5 tight end to their 2026 rookie minicamp. According to Jordan Raanan, the […]
From No. 1 to No. 46: Iowa State WBB roster reports jersey numbers for newcomers
With under 100 days until the 2026-2027 women’s basketball season tips off around the country, the jersey numbers for the newcomers to Ames have been published on Cyclones.com’s roster page. Sienna Harvey, a sophomore guard from Wodonga, Australia, transferred to Iowa State from a season at Washington, is listed as wearing No. 1, joining Tegan […]
Side quest: Digitizing film from a 1979 football game
On Oct. 6, 1979, the Des Moines Register and Harry Baumert (along with others) were present to document the fourth game of head coach Donnie Duncan’s first season in Ames. The container of original film was located on eBay several decades after the event and recently became the subject of a side quest to digitize […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2020 matchup against Oklahoma
Because soon it will be Saturday, we look back at how Iowa State outlasted Oklahoma in a 37-30 thriller, amassing 417 total yards (to Oklahoma’s 414 yards) in a battle under the lights at Jack Trice Stadium. Brock Purdy was the engine of the offense, throwing for 254 yards – including a massive 65-yard touchdown […]
Kickin’ it with William Bowers
With 27 days remaining until the Elizabethton Cyclones season opener against Science Hill and 42 days until the Iowa State Cyclones open their season against SEMO, the 19th commit of Iowa State’s 2027 class William Bowers joined us for an interview. JL: First and foremost, what brought you to Iowa State for a visit and […]
Step Into My Office: Killyan Toure
Killyan Toure, please have a seat. The freshman from Pamiers, France came to Ames last fall with expectations and then promptly exceeded all of them. Jon Rothstein just named him one of five Big 12 breakout players to watch heading into next season. If you watched Iowa State this year that comes as absolutely no […]
George Conditt IV signs with Leyma Coruña
A CORUÑA, Spain — Leyma Coruña announced Thursday that it has strengthened its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season with the signing of George Conditt IV. The 6-foot-11 big man joins the Spanish club after playing for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico’s BSN, where he averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.0 block per game […]
Bridget Carleton to compete in WNBA 3-point contest
Former Iowa State Cyclone and current Portland Fire Bridget Carleton will compete in Friday’s 3-point contest which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. CDT. The Chatham, Ontario, native is one of six players in the field, including Four-time All-Star Rhyne Howard (Atlanta), first-time All-Star Marina Mabrey (Toronto), the 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick […]
Marial Shayok signs with Budućnost Voli
PODGORICA, Montenegro — Budućnost Voli announced Friday the signing of former Iowa State standout Marial Shayok for the upcoming season. Shayok, a 6-foot-6 wing who can play both shooting guard and small forward, arrives in Podgorica with a résumé that includes experience in the NBA, EuroLeague and top-tier international competition. The 28-year-old recently gained global […]
Chatfield signs with Earth Friends Tokyo Z
Earth Friends Tokyo Z announced July 10 that the club has reached a basic agreement to sign forward Brandton Chatfield for the upcoming 2026-27 season. His jersey number will be No. 25, according to a press release on July 17. Chatfield joins the organization following a productive 2025-26 campaign with Nürnberg Falcons BC in the […]
BC Tauragė signs former Iowa State guard Donovan Jackson
TAURAGĖ, Lithuania — BC Tauragė has signed former Iowa State guard Donovan Jackson for its first season in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL), the club announced on Sunday. Jackson played two seasons at Iowa State. Jackson is the first player from the United States to join the roster for the club’s debut in the LKL. […]
Raynor Nominated for 2026 AFCA Good Works Team
Jaylen Raynor, a quarterback for Iowa State, has been named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team, an award recognizing college football players for their contributions to their communities. Raynor, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joined the Iowa State program in January after transferring from Arkansas State. […]
Step Into My Office: Leon Bond III
Leon Bond III, please have a seat. Welcome to Ames. We have been expecting you. Bond is the kind of player who looks at a defense and simply decides it is not his problem. That energy is going to fit just fine in Hilton Coliseum. The UNI Chapter Bond spent two seasons in Cedar Falls […]
Soon it will be Saturday: Photos from the 2021 matchup versus TCU
Because soon it will be Saturday, we look back at how Iowa State dismantled TCU by amassing 541 total yards while holding the Horned Frogs to 348. Brock Purdy was the engine of this efficiency, completing 21 of 30 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Breece Hall delivered a performance for the […]
Former Cyclone Will Clyburn joins Talen Horton-Tucker at Fenerbahçe
ISTANBUL — Fenerbahçe has added significant veteran experience and championship pedigree by signing Will Clyburn. Clyburn, who most recently competed for FC Barcelona, brings a résumé filled with elite-level accolades across Europe’s top leagues. Clyburn’s journey to the top of European basketball began after a collegiate career at the University of Utah and Iowa State. […]
Iowa State volleyball announces 2026 non-conference schedule
The Iowa State volleyball program has finalized its 2026 non-conference schedule, a slate featuring 13 regular-season home matches and two exhibitions at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones are set to open Hilton Coliseum for exhibition play against South Dakota State on Aug. 14 and Minnesota on Aug. 22. The regular season officially commences on home court […]
Every Iowa State soccer game ever: the 1990s
The “Every game ever” archive provides a chronological record of the Iowa State soccer program, beginning with the 1995 season and its 1996 debut in the Big 12. It follows the team’s progression through the late 1990s, detailing season records such as the 12-9 finish in 1997 and the 12-8 record in 1999 . These […]
Otzelberger, Buchanan and Singleton meet with media
While the heat of July settles over Hilton Coliseum — and the Sukup Basketball Complex — the Iowa State men’s basketball program is focused on a “winning formula” that extends far beyond the court. In a media availability Tuesday, head coach T.J. Otzelberger joined returner Blake Buchanan and transfer Tre Singleton to discuss a summer […]
Andrew Mevis fuels Green Bay’s push for postseason glory
DES MOINES — In the Indoor Football League, the math of a touchdown is typically straightforward: six points for the score and one for the kick. But for Andrew Mevis, a touchdown often results in a nine-point swing. On Saturday, Mevis put that unique arithmetic on display during a 65-21 victory against the Iowa Barnstormers. […]
Dziki Warsaw signs Osun Osunniyi
Dziki Warsaw has officially signed former Iowa State men’s basketball player Osun Osunniyi for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 6-foot-10, Osunniyi joins the Polish OBL (first tier) after spending the last two years with MLP Academics Heidelberg in the German BBL (first tier). During his most recent season in Germany, he averaged 7.4 points, 4.7 […]
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