Iowa State Cyclones
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

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski talks to forward Paolo Banchero during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Duke jumps to No. 1 in reshuffled AP Top 25; Purdue to No. 2

By Aaron Beard Nov. 29, 2021 12:03 PM EST

Northern Iowa guard AJ Green (4) and forward Noah Carter (35) guards St. Bonaventure forward Osun Osunniyi (21) as he shoots a lay up during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Olean, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett)
Northern Iowa Panthers at St. Bonaventure Bonnies 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Iowa State's Tyrese Hunter (11) shoots over Memphis' Lester Quinones during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Kalscheur leads Iowa State to 78-59 rout of No. 9 Memphis

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 27, 2021 12:05 AM EST

FILE - Arizona State's Jaelen House shoots around Washington State's Isaac Bonton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament on March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. The relaxed transfer rules approved by the NCAA in the spring has lead to some quick fixes and fast turnarounds for numerous men's basketball programs. Among them are the New Mexico Lobos, who are 4-1 thanks to a foursome of transfers, including House. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
New transfer rule leads to fast turnarounds for hoops teams

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 25, 2021 03:26 PM EST

Iowa State's Izaiah Brockington reacts after making a 3-point basket against Xavier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Brockington scores 30, Iowa State beats No. 25 Xavier 82-70

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 24, 2021 09:38 PM EST

Kunc scores 21 as Iowa State wallops Grambling 82-47

Nov. 21, 2021 08:38 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Aljaz Kunc scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures and Iowa State breezed to an 82-47 victory over Grambling on Sunday night....

Iowa State guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) fights for a loose ball with Alabama State forward Trace Young, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Brockington, Hunter help Iowa St. beat Alabama St. 68-60

Nov. 17, 2021 12:41 AM EST

Memphis' Emoni Bates (1) looks to pass as St. Louis' Jordan Nesbitt (15) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
Saint Louis Billikens at Memphis Tigers 11/16/2021

Nov. 16, 2021 08:48 PM EST

Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington (1) grabs a rebound ahead of Oregon State forward Warith Alatishe (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 60-50. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kalscheur, Brockington help Iowa St. defeat Oregon St. 60-50

Nov. 12, 2021 10:59 PM EST

Iowa State handles Kennesaw State, rolls to 84-73 win

Nov. 09, 2021 11:24 PM EST
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur and Isaiah Brockington combined to score 37 points to give T.J. Otzelberger his 100th career coaching victory as Iowa State...

Iowa State guard Jaden Walker waits to speak to reporters during Iowa State's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Otzelberger faces tall task bringing back magic to Cyclones

By Eric Olson Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Penn State's Myles Dread speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State vets hoping coaching change yields fast results

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2013, file photo, Texas quarterback Case McCoy runs from Iowa State's Nick Kron during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. Kron was arrested in connection with an assault of a University of Iowa basketball star in May. Kron, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., faces an assault causing bodily injury charge for allegedly attacking Jordan Bohannon, a Hawkeye guard, outside a downtown Iowa City, Iowa, bar. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Texas-Iowa State 10/3/2013

Aug. 03, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2013, file photo, Texas quarterback Case McCoy runs from Iowa State's Nick Kron during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ames, Iowa. Kron was arrested in connection with an assault of a University of Iowa basketball star in May. Kron, 29, of Nashville, Tenn., faces an assault causing bodily injury charge for allegedly attacking Jordan Bohannon, a Hawkeye guard, outside a downtown Iowa City, Iowa, bar. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Former football player charged in Iowa hoops star's assault

By Grant Schulte Aug. 03, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

Otzelberger's annual pay package at Iowa St is $1.5 million

Jun. 28, 2021 01:23 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — New Iowa State men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger will be paid $1 million per year with an additional $500,000 in supplemental benefits...

Kansas officially signs 2 of top college hoops transfers

By Dave Skretta May. 26, 2021 06:46 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledged in the aftermath of one of the worst NCAA Tournament losses in program history that the Jayhawks had...

Cyclones add versatile Izaiah Brockington from Penn State

May. 06, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington has transferred from Penn State to Iowa State and will have two years of eligibility, Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger...