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MBB: Transfer Guard Mason Williams Undergoes Hip Surgery, Will Likely Miss 2025-26 Season

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Jake Brend

Jake Brend, Jun 20 &bullet; Eastern Washington transfer guard Mason Williams underwent successful hip surgery on a preexisting injury earlier this week and will most likely miss the entire 2025-26 season, the program announced today. Williams comes to Ames with two years of eligibility remaining. As a sophomore in the Big Sky Conference, the 6’5 guard averaged 13.9 points per game to go with 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Iowa State Lands 2026 Punter Lucas Tenbrock

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Jake Brend

Iowa State lands their first specialist of the 2026 class as highly-ranked punter Lucas Tenbrock announces his commitment via social media. COMMITTED! GO CYCLONES!!!ðªï¸â¤ï¸ð pic.twitter.com/04cbfjEJSG— Lucas Tenbrock 5âï¸ (@LucasTenbrock07) June 18, 2025 The 6’6, 200 pound specialist from St. Charles, Ill. is ranked as the No. 1 punter in class of 2026 by Chris Sailer Kicking. He’s also ranked as the No. 27 kicker by Sailer. Sailer’s scouting report of Tenbrock is strong.
4-Star QB Jett Thomalla Flips from Iowa State to Alabama

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Jake Brend

One of the highest-rated commits in Iowa State history has flipped his commitment on Tuesday. On3Sports.com reports that four-star quarterback Jett Thomalla is going to Alabama. Thomalla announced his commitment to Matt Campbell’s program on April 18 but Alabama swooped in with an offer less than a month later on May 15. The Omaha native also held offers from Iowa, Arizona, Missouri, Virginia Tech and others.
MONDAY MUSINGS: Haliburton in the finals, visit weekend & the SEC

3 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) holds the trophy after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn ImagesHaliburton finished the series off with a 21-point, 13-assist performance to push the Pacers to the series win in six games.
Cy-Hawk at 11 a.m. with Big Noon Kickoff & two other kick times announced

4 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Hundreds of fans pack the ESPN College Game Day set waving signs and cheering before the Cy-Hawk game in Ames, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register via Imagn Content Services, LLCThe following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics Communications:AMES, Iowa – The Big 12 Conference has announced television broadcast assignments for Iowa State’s non-conference games. After opening the season in Dublin, Ireland for the Aer Lingus Classic against Kansas State (Aug.
Brett Yormark says Big 12 AD’s are aligned on 5+11 CFP format

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Oct 22, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to media during Big 12 Women’s Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesBig 12 commissioner Brett Yormark told CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello that the conference’s athletic directors are aligned on a College Football Playoff format.
Iowa State sets home-and-home exhibition series with Creighton

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) drives against Lipscomb Bisons guard Kellan Boylan (23) during the first half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn ImagesThe following is a press release from Iowa State Athletics Communications: AMES, Iowa – For the first time since 2017, Iowa State will play in an exhibition game. The Cyclones will travel to Omaha to face Creighton on Friday, Oct.
RECRUITING: 2027 O-line Maddox McGinnis talks Iowa State

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Maddox McGinnis, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman, will visit five programs’ summer camps before his recruitment gets going over the summer and fall months. The 2027 prospect will be in Ames on June 1, before taking other trips to Kansas, Missouri, Florida and Ohio State in the ensuing weeks. “Honestly, with them starting off my recruitment at such a young age and offering me as a freshman, them being my first offer just plays a big role in all of that,” McGinnis said.
Cyclones in the NBA: Tyrese Haliburton hit another playoff game winner

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates his game-winning three-point basket in the fourth quarter during game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesFormer Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton has done it again. For the second time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Haliburton has secured a game-winning shot to give his team a pivotal win in the series.
Remembering Alex Ernst

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Alex Ernst, an Iowa State football video production specialist, passed away this week. Below is Iowa State’s statement as well as comments from colleagues that have posted about him. AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Athletics Department mourns the loss of football video production specialist Alex Ernst, who passed away Sunday in a car accident.