Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) celebrates in front of Texas forward Brock Cunningham (30) after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kalscheur leads No. 15 Iowa State past No. 21 Texas, 79-70

By Andrew Logue Jan. 15, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Kansas Mitch Lightfoot (44) lays the ball up between Iowa State's Robert Jones (12) and Aljaz Kunc (5) first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
No. 9 Kansas survives wild finish to beat No. 15 Iowa State

By David Smale Jan. 11, 2022 10:35 PM EST

Kansas Bobby Pettiford (0) drives to basket against Iowa State guard Caleb Grill in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks 1/11/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger yells downcourt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Defense leads way in Big 12 race with 5 AP Top 25 teams

By Aaron Beard Jan. 11, 2022 02:06 AM EST

Oklahoma forward Tanner Groves (35) drives the ball away from Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Gibson scores 20, leads Oklahoma past No. 11 Iowa State

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 08, 2022 08:23 PM EST

Iowa State forward Aljaz Kunc (5) is fouled by Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 11 Iowa State holds off No. 25 Texas Tech 51-47

By Andrew Logue Jan. 05, 2022 11:53 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Baylor, Duke remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 with few changes at top, no new teams; Auburn into top 10, Iowa St out

Jan. 03, 2022 12:01 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Baylor, Duke remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 with few changes at top, no new teams; Auburn into top 10, Iowa St out. ...

Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) looks for a shot past Iowa State forward George Conditt (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Ames. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Top-ranked Baylor holds on to beat No. 8 Iowa State 77-72

Jan. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EST

FILE - Xavier guard Kyle Castlin (2) drives to the basket as Eastern Kentucky forward Tre King (12), left, and guard Jomaru Brown (11), right, defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. King has joined the Iowa State men's basketball team and will be eligible to play starting in 2022-23, coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Wednesday, Dec. 29. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, File)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Xavier Musketeers 12/15/2018

Dec. 29, 2021 01:56 PM EST

FILE - Xavier guard Kyle Castlin (2) drives to the basket as Eastern Kentucky forward Tre King (12), left, and guard Jomaru Brown (11), right, defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. King has joined the Iowa State men's basketball team and will be eligible to play starting in 2022-23, coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Wednesday, Dec. 29. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, File)
Georgetown transfer joins Iowa State, will play next season

Dec. 29, 2021 01:52 PM EST

Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) and Chicago State guard Brandon Betson (11) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 9 Iowa State rolls to 79-48 win over Chicago State

By Andrew Logue Dec. 21, 2021 09:33 PM EST

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill, left, passes around Southeastern Louisiana guard Gus Okafor, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 77-54. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 11 Iowa State cruises past Southeastern Louisiana, 77-54

By Andrew Logue Dec. 19, 2021 03:16 PM EST

Iowa State guard Tristan Enaruna (23) fights for a loose ball with Southeastern Louisiana guard Keon Clergeot, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Iowa State Cyclones 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Jackson State guard Ken Evans (2) drives to the basket over Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 47-37. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 17 Iowa St stays unbeaten, holds off Jackson St 47-37

By Andrew Logue Dec. 12, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Iowa State guard Tre Jackson (3) has his shot blocked by Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) as forward Filip Rebraca (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Brockington leads No. 17 Iowa State to 73-53 win over Iowa

By Andrew Logue Dec. 09, 2021 11:36 PM EST

Iowa State's Gabe Kalscheur (22) and Aljaž Kunc (5) celebrate their 64-58 victory over Creighton as Ryan Nembhard (2) exits the court in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. Iowa State defeated Creighton 64-58. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 19 Iowa St. wins grinding game against Creighton, 64-58

By Eric Olson Dec. 04, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Creighton's Arthur Kaluma leaps for a shot while warming up before playing Iowa State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa State Cyclones at Creighton Bluejays 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Iowa State guard Tristan Enaruna (23) tries to steal the ball from Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Brahm Harris (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 19 Cyclones overcome slow start, rout Ark-Pine Bluff

Dec. 01, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Bellarmine forward Ethan Claycomb (0) dribbles as West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Bellarmine Knights at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/30/2021

Nov. 30, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington (1) dunks near Memphis' Earl Timberlake during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in New York. Iowa State won 78-59. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 19 Iowa State plays with surprise ranking in 6-0 start

By Aaron Beard Nov. 30, 2021 02:42 AM EST