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Williams & Blum: Thoughts on Gymnastics, Big 12 Tournament Scenarios - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the news of Iowa State deciding to cut the women's gymnastics program. What does this mean for the future of Iowa State and college athletics? Breaking down a wild week in the Big 12 and possible scenarios for Kansas City. Presented by Mechdyne. https://yout

W&B: Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the news of Iowa State deciding to cut the women’s gymnastics program. What does this mean for the future of Iowa State and college athletics? Breaking down a wild week in the Big 12 and more. Presented by Mechdyne!

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04.03.2026 19:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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PETERSON: Tamin Lipsey’s final game at Hilton — and Iowa State’s push toward March - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey handles the ball during the second half against Houston at Hilton Coliseum. / Credit: Jacqueline Cordova – Cyclone Fanatic Tamin Lipsey played as well, and as hard, as he...

One last game at Hilton for Tamin Lipsey. A career that started in Ames ends where it always felt destined to be — center stage.

Randy Peterson on Lipsey’s legacy, and why Saturday is about both honoring the past and building momentum for March. #BlueCy

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04.03.2026 16:29 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State can't keep up with No. 2 Arizona - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/HarvETQ_LrY

CF POSTGAME: Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State’s loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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03.03.2026 05:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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RECRUITING: Iowa State’s 2027 basketball class: Where things stand now - Cyclone Fanatic With the 2025–26 season entering its final stretch, Iowa State’s staff is beginning to narrow its focus on the 2027 recruiting class. The Cyclones already hold one major commitment and are in the thick of several high‑level recruitments. With four signees already in the 2026 class and the transfer p

RECRUITING: A clear look at how Iowa State’s 2027 basketball recruiting class is shaping up. Here’s the latest analysis from Jackson Pence
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/recruiting-iowa-states-2027-basketball-class-where-things-stand-now/

02.03.2026 18:30 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State wins regular-season finale at Kansas State - Cyclone Fanatic Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/MMukm8xibhA

CF POSTGAME: Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State’s win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group!

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01.03.2026 22:20 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Williams & Blum: Cyclones aren’t dead; nod to Ejim - Cyclone Fanatic How big of a deal is Iowa State’s loss to Texas Tech? Well, pretty big. But Chris Williams & Brent Blum are here to give perspective on the coming weeks. A massive road test at Arizona looms on Monday. The guys also discuss Melvin Ejim’s jersey being retired and more, all presented by Mechdyne.

W&B: Iowa State's loss to Texas Tech was not good. Chris Williams & Brent Blum are here to give perspective on the coming weeks. A massive road test at Arizona looms on Monday. The guys discuss Melvin Ejim’s jersey being retired and more.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/williams-nod-to-ejim/

01.03.2026 19:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State can't dig out of hole, falls to No. 16 Texas Tech - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State's loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/U8WdSUSyUa4

CF POSTGAME: Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State’s loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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01.03.2026 00:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Williams & Blum: Cyclone Women fall late, previewing Texas Tech, and postseason outlooks - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the Iowa State Women losing late against Oklahoma State and what it means for the Big 12 and the NCAA Tournaments. Previewing the men's game against Texas Tech on Saturday. Diving into the big picture of college basketball and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. htt

W&B: Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the Iowa State Women losing late against Oklahoma State and what it means for the Big 12 and the NCAA Tournaments. Previewing the men’s game against Texas Tech on Saturday. Diving into the big picture and more.

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26.02.2026 18:20 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Yonger Bastida Reflects on His Iowa State Career | “Better Than a Dream”
YouTube video by Cyclone Fanatic Yonger Bastida Reflects on His Iowa State Career | “Better Than a Dream”

Reflecting on his time in Ames, Yonger Bastida said it was “like a dream that I couldn’t even dream. It's better than a dream."

One more look at the beloved Cuban in his final match at Hilton through the lens of Jacqueline Cordova in this 2 minute video feature. #BlueCy
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26.02.2026 17:28 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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PETERSON: Iowa State got second wind, just in time for a sprint to the Big 12 finish - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State men’s basketball team celebrates from the bench after a three-point shot against Grambling State during the first half on Nov. 6, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Three thoughts as w...

Buckle up for a highly entertaining final week of Big 12 basketball.

Randy Peterson lays out three thoughts on the conference scramble, Iowa State’s second wind — and what must happen for the Cyclones down the stretch.

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26.02.2026 14:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Oklahoma State - Cyclone Fanatic Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's loss to Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/r_4cLHYcsNc

CF POSTGAME: Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State’s loss to Oklahoma State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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26.02.2026 03:35 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State takes care of business at Utah - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 4 Iowa State's win over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/cHHVwIjYQPM

CF POSTGAME: Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 4 Iowa State’s win over Utah, courtesy of Karl Auto Group!

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25.02.2026 05:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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PETERSON: Iowa State’s 2-1 run through the Kansas-Houston-BYU gauntlet is Final Four-worthy - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 21, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) rebounds the ball during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Ima...

Iowa State went 2-1 through the toughest stretch of its schedule. That’s not a setback — it’s a statement.

Randy Peterson on why surviving the Kansas-Houston-BYU gauntlet keeps the Cyclones squarely in the Final Four conversation.
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22.02.2026 18:34 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Iowa State was the right place for Yonger Bastida.

Today, he wrestles in Hilton Coliseum one final time. The heavyweight who’s brought fans to their feet will get one final ovation.

Listen to Yonger Bastida Bastida reflect on his Cyclone career ⬇️ #BlueCy

22.02.2026 18:33 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State falls at No. 23 BYU - Cyclone Fanatic Aiden Wyatt and Levi Stevenson react to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/xXn82e4h45k

CF POSTGAME: Aiden Wyatt and Levi Stevenson react to No. 6 Iowa State’s loss to No. 23 BYU, courtesy of Karl Auto Group.

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22.02.2026 06:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Iowa State listed as final No. 1 seed in NCAA early bracket reveal - Cyclone Fanatic The NCAA Selection Committee debuted its Top-16 seeds for the first time this season on Saturday morning, and the Iowa State Cyclones were slotted in as the fourth overall seed and last No. 1 seed in the South Region. NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Selection Chair Keith Gill explained why

Iowa State landed a No. 1 seed in the latest early bracket reveal. Hear what NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Selection Chair Keith Gill had to say about the Cyclones’ résumé.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/02/iowa-state-listed-as-final-no-1-seed-in-ncaa-in-early-bracket-reveal/

21.02.2026 20:30 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reaction Time: Iowa State gears up for postseason with Senior Sunday send off - Cyclone Fanatic Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling’s final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. Talking Yonger Bastida and more...

REACTION TIME: Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling’s final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. They dive into the Yonger Bastida impact and more.

Courtesy of Fareway. #BlueCy
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21.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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One More Rep In Hilton Coliseum: Four Seniors That Chose Ames - Cyclone Fanatic All photos credit to Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic There’s something different about Senior Day now. College wrestling doesn’t always unfold in four-year arcs anymore. Sometimes it’s a one-year c...

They arrived in different ways. Portal moves, one-year runs, new beginnings. But they leave together.

Poulin, Zerban, Elam & Bastida will be honored Sunday against Missouri for one final rep inside Hilton.

More on the seniors’ journeys from Jacqueline ⬇️ #BlueCy
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21.02.2026 19:42 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Beat Reporters: Young guns boosting Cyclones, Addy Brown returns, gymnastics update, and more - Cyclone Fanatic Jake Brend and Ben Hutchens break down Iowa State men’s basketball’s momentum after back-to-back Top 10 wins and preview the Cyclones’ road trip to BYU. Plus, Addy Brown’s return in Iowa State women’s dominant win over Arizona State, a gymnastics update, and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturin

TBR: Jake Brend and Ben Hutchens break down Iowa State men’s basketball’s momentum after back-to-back Top 10 wins and preview the Cyclones’ road trip to BYU. Plus, Addy Brown’s return in Iowa State women’s dominant win over Arizona State, a gymnastics update, and more!

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19.02.2026 19:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State throttles Arizona State - Cyclone Fanatic Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State thumping Arizona State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/JblpDot7Ksg

CF POSTGAME: Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State thumping Arizona State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group!

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19.02.2026 04:50 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Williams & Blum: Iowa State Hoops rollin', Big 12 season outlook - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State basketball’s recent surge and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Addy Brown is BACK! Plus, conference outlook and NCAA Tournament implications as the season continues. Presented by Mechdyne. https://youtube.com/live/aqYb68Kx2zQ

W&B: Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State basketball’s recent surge and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Addy Brown is BACK! Plus, conference outlook and NCAA Tournament implications as the season continues. Presented by Mechdyne!

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18.02.2026 16:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Let Him Cook: Iowa State wins massive game against Houston, Big 12 title hopes alive - Cyclone Fanatic Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over Houston and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Plus, Hilton Magic, NCAA Tournament implications, and more from around Iowa State basketball. https://youtu.be/pOZkxdiZuR8

LET HIM COOK: Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win over Houston and what it means for the Cyclones in the Big 12 race. Plus, Hilton Magic, NCAA Tournament implications, and more from around Iowa State basketball.

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17.02.2026 14:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: Iowa State hangs on to beat Kansas State - Cyclone Fanatic Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/1KV4gzpSog0

CF POSTGAME: Lea Nelson and Chelsea Poppens react to Iowa State’s win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group!

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15.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Let Him Cook: Ryan Hammer talks Iowa State, Big 12 Hoops, NCAA Tournament, and more - Cyclone Fanatic Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson welcome College Basketball Media Personality Ryan Hammer to the studio to dive into his weekend in Ames and takeaways from seeing the Cyclones dismantle Kansas. Where does Iowa State fall in the Trapezoid of Excellence? Discussing Big 12 hoops, looking ahead to March Madne

LET HIM COOK: Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson welcome Ryan Hammer to the studio to dive into his weekend in Ames and takeaways from seeing the Cyclones dismantle Kansas. Where does Iowa State fall in the Trapezoid of Excellence? Discussing Big 12 hoops and more!

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15.02.2026 18:35 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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CF POSTGAME: No. 5 Iowa State tames No. 9 Kansas - Cyclone Fanatic Chris Williams reacts to No. 5 Iowa State beating No. 9 Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. https://youtube.com/live/jTW1E7b-_p4

CF POSTGAME: Chris Williams reacts to No. 5 Iowa State beating No. 9 Kansas, courtesy of Karl Auto Group!

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14.02.2026 21:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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PETERSON: Iowa State’s remaining schedule is full of games that will define the regular season - Cyclone Fanatic All can be well again with Iowa State men’s basketball. Absolutely it can. Get on one of those winning rolls we’ve seen multiple times, and just like that — Tuesday night on that hideous white floor i...

Playing in a top-heavy Big 12 can simultaneously be good and not so good.

Randy Peterson breaks down why ISU’s remaining schedule will define the regular season — and why surviving the Big 12’s gauntlet requires consistency the Cyclones haven’t always shown.

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12.02.2026 23:29 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Beat Reporters: Basketball eyes bounce-back, football assistants, gymnastics, and more - Cyclone Fanatic Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray quickly recap what went wrong for Iowa State basketball at TCU before looking ahead to the weekend and beyond. The guys spoke with football assistants for the first time. What is there to know about gymnastics canceling its season? All this and more presented b

TBR: Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray quickly recap what went wrong for Iowa State basketball at TCU before looking ahead to the weekend. The guys spoke with football assistants for the first time. What is there to know about gymnastics canceling its season?

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12.02.2026 22:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Williams & Blum: TCU in the rear-view mirror, KU lookahead, and more - Cyclone Fanatic Jake Brend and Brent Blum take one last look at Iowa State's loss to TCU before burning the tape. What does it do to the season outlook? Big 12 news, hearing from the football staff, and more. Presented by Mechdyne. https://youtu.be/_KeBxb1exco

W&B: Jake Brend and Brent Blum take one last look at Iowa State’s loss to TCU before burning the tape. What does it do to the season outlook? Big 12 news, hearing from the football staff, and more. Presented by Mechdyne!

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12.02.2026 16:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Let Him Cook: Reacting to Baylor & TCU and looking ahead to the stretch - Cyclone Fanatic Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's win against Baylor and disappointing loss at TCU. The guys also talk about Kansas coming to town and Darryn Peterson's odd season. https://youtu.be/VhLB0O8t3rE

LET HIM COOK: Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State’s win against Baylor and disappointing loss at TCU. The guys also talk about Kansas coming to town and Darryn Peterson’s odd season.

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12.02.2026 14:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet Iowa State's offensive position coaches at Wednesday's availability - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State offensive coordinate Tyler Roehl talks to media during a media opportunity at Stark Performance center on Feb. 11, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune/USA TODAY NETWORK v...

Iowa State's offensive position coaches were made available for the first time on Wednesday morning.

🎥 Everything Tyler Roehl, Keith Heckendorf, John Johnson, Derrick Sherman, Jake Thornton and Seth Hestness said in nearly an hour's worth of interviews. #BlueCy
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11.02.2026 20:44 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0