Rob Gray

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No. 16 Texas Tech's "greater sense of urgency" dooms No. 4 ISU to its first home loss of the season - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Tyeree Bryan (1) battle for a lose ball during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. M...

Very #BlueCy

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Joshua Jefferson's All-American-caliber traits extend to the defensive end of the floor for No. 4 ISU - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes guard Don McHenry (3) drives against Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) and guard Tamin Lipsey (3) during the second half at Jon M. Hun...

Joshua Jefferson's notched his first 2 career triple-doubles this season.

He's as good at facilitating as he is at finishing, but it’s his defensive prowess that truly sets him apart as an All-American type player for No. 4 ISU. #BlueCy

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Sydney Harris drills four 3-pointers, but Oklahoma State beats ISU, 88-77, on senior night at Hilton - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ guard/forward Sydney Harris (25) takes a three-point shot over Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Lena Girardi (2) during the second quarter in the senior day women basketball at Hilto...

Bill Fennelly drew up early plays for his lone senior, Sydney Harris, against Oklahoma State.

The first led to a 3-point splash and Harris drained four from distance, but a late Cowgirls run doomed the Cyclones to an 88-77 loss at Hilton. #BlueCy

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Milan Momcilovic breaks 3-point record as No. 4 ISU cruises past Utah - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) posts up against Utah Utes forward Kendyl Sanders (13) during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mand...

Here's my road recap of No. 4 Iowa State's 75-59 win over Utah.

Milan Momcilovic broke the late, great Dedric Willoughby's single-season record for 3-pointers in the triumph. #BlueCy

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No. 4 ISU navigates Big 12 chaos in advance of road matchup with Utah - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 21, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) reacts during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images   What a...

We're three and a half hours from tipoff between No. 4 Iowa State and Utah.

#BlueCy

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I feel like the Cyclones would have to also suffer a pretty major upset loss in addition to that to drop to a 3, but who knows? Lots of stuff can change for lots of top 10-ish teams.

Haha, I’ll bet. Go Celtics!

Bulked up big man Dom Pleta's growth fuels No. 6 ISU in advance of late-night game at No. 23 BYU - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones forward Dominykas Pleta (21) and Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) battle for the ball during the first half in the Big-12 men’s basketball game at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2...

We're about 10 hours from the No. 6 Cyclones' tip at No. 23 BYU ...

Bulked up big man Dom Pleta's offensive board work will be especially important in this one.

Oh, and it was just announced ISU is currently projected as a No. 1 NCAA tourney seed! #BlueCy

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SHE'S BACK: Addy Brown shines in emotional return as ISU routs Arizona State at Hilton - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ forward Addy Brown (24), guard Arianna Jackson (2) center Audi Crooks (55), and guard Kenzie Hare (12) celebrate as head coach Bill Fennelly watches from the bench during the four...

SHE'S BACK.

Addy Brown shined in her emotional return from injury after an 11-game absence and Iowa State flattened a good Arizona State team, 90-64, Wednesday at Hilton.

One play stood out. #BlueCy

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THIS WEEK IN CYCLONE SPORTS, VOL. 10 What a week. Two amazing shots fuel top-10 wins for the Iowa State men's basketball team, plus Addy Brown is ready to return for the Cyclone women

#BlueCy

Nate Heise expects parents to wake up to "fun texts" after his 3-pointer boosts No. 6 ISU past No. 2 Houston - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) celebrates with fans after winning 70-67 over Houston in the Big-12 men’s basketball game at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Maju...

What. A Game.

And. What. A Shot. By. Nate Heise.

No. 6 Cyclones beat No. 2 Houston Monday night and Heise's game-winning 3 came several hours after his sister, Taylor's, second Olympic goal for Team USA in Milan.
#BlueCy

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River Valley Park

Enjoying a leisurely little pre-Big Monday hike at one of my favorite places in Ames. #BlueCy

It’s not bad for today. The future? Ummmmm

Hilton Magic summoned again for No. 5 ISU's Big Monday matchup vs. No. 3 Houston - Cyclone Fanatic iowa State fans cheer during Iowa State vs. Kansas in the Big-12 conference basketball showdown on Feb. 14, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETW...

Saturday vs. Kansas, T.J. Otzelberger credited ISU's fans with an "assist."

So what does he expect tonight when the No. 5 Cyclones face No. 3 Houston?

“Let’s run it back with some Hilton magic,” he said. #BlueCy

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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Clutch-down-the-stretch Jada Williams helps ISU hold off Kansas State - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Jada Williams (8) celebrates with guard Kenzie Hare (12) after a score during the fourth quarter in the Big 12 women’s basketball game on Feb. 15, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum, ...

Kansas State desperately tried to trap ISU's Jada Williams late in Sunday's game at Hilton.

The Wildcats failed.

"I used to play tag as a kid," said Williams, who was clutch late in the Cyclones' tense 76-72 win.

#BlueCy

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Blake Buchanan’s back in Hilton to support the ISU women. #BlueCy

Good pull!

Milan Momcilovic hits "the shot" in No. 5 ISU's historic 74-56 win over No. 9 Kansas - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 14, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Cr...

So ... about Milan Momcilovic's shot in No. 5 ISU's historic 74-56 win over No. 9 Kansas Saturday at Hilton ...

You know what shot I mean, #BlueCy

I broke it down from five different perspectives. Enjoy.

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Warm welcome for Darryn Peterson. #BlueCy

No. 5 ISU expects "amazing environment" against No. 9 Kansas Saturday at Hilton - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) beat the Baylor Be...

"I'm confident Hilton will give us an amazing environment." — T.J. Otzelberger on Saturday's noon game vs. Kansas.

ISU is No. 5. The Jayhawks are No. 9 — and haven't lost since they beat ISU in Lawrence a month ago.

#BlueCy

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Bill Fennelly on injured ISU star Addy Brown: "She's starting to work out" - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ forward Addy Brown (24) celebrates after a three point shot against Northern Iowa during the second quarter on December 14, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Ma...

There's finally some good news on the Addy Brown injury front.

#BlueCy

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Iowa State's defensive staff is "fired up" to field a "violent" unit this fall - Cyclone Fanatic By Rob Gray, correspondent  AMES — Iowa State assistant football coach Ross Watson pairs his shaved head with a long-flowing salt-and-pepper beard.  He speaks freely and colorfully; melding the philos...

Iowa State's defensive staff is "fired up" to field a "violent" unit this fall.

How fired up? Read my story on what that staff had to say on Friday to find out.

#BlueCy

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Iowa State's offense aims to "throw haymakers" in year one under head coach Jimmy Rogers - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl talks to the media during a media opportunity at the Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TOD...

“We want to go out there and throw haymakers. That’s the identity.” — Iowa State OC Tyler Roehl on the Cyclones' 2026 offense.

Our @robwgray.bsky.social has the story.
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Iowa State's offense aims to "throw haymakers" in year one under head coach Jimmy Rogers - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl talks to the media during a media opportunity at the Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TOD...

“We want to go out there and throw haymakers. That’s the identity.” — Iowa State OC Tyler Roehl on the Cyclones' 2026 offense.

FYI: David Montgomery figures prominently (and symbolically) in this story. #BlueCy

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RADIO RECAP: TCU's late 12-0 run sends No. 5 Iowa State to 62-55 loss Tuesday night in Fort Worth - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger looks on from the bench against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandat...

TCU outscored No. 5 Iowa State 12-0 in the final 134 seconds of Tuesday night's game in Fort Worth.

The result? A head-shaking 62-55 loss for the Cyclones in advance of two huge home games vs. Kansas and Houston.

Very #BlueCy

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NO BUZZ, ALL BUSINESS: Milan Momcilovic enters Tuesday's game at TCU focused on winning, not numbers - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over Baylor Bears forward James Nnaji (46) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: R...

"Absurd."

That's the word ISU head coach T.J. Otzelberger's used to describe Milan Momcilovic's potentially record-breaking 3-point shooting numbers.

And he's right, I write, as the No. 5 Cyclones prepare for Tuesday's game at TCU. #BlueCy

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