Rob Gray

If they play like this? Likely.

Absolutely. Yet another stunning shot in a furious game of shot making I’ve rarely seen at the collegiate level.

No. 7 ISU's all about heart, not heartbreak, after buzzer-beating 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona in KC - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones bench reacts after a play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images...

T.J. Otzelberger's message was clear after No. 7 Iowa State's buzzer-beating 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona Friday in KC.

"Hold your heads high."

And that they did, as the Cyclones look forward to "March Madness." #BlueCy

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Killyan Toure told my teammate Jake Brend and I this today about the glass floor: “it was OK yesterday. Nobody really slipped. But today, that was terrible for both teams. … But, yeah, I don’t really like it.”

#BlueCy

🎶 goodbye gray slick road 🎵 #BlueCy

Big 12’s ‘Slippery’ LED Glass Court Draws Mixed Reviews From Players: ‘Making Me Feel Dizzy’ An administrator said the court seemed more slick for smaller and lighter players. Bigger, heavier athletes seemed to have better footing.

The Big 12 is going to get rid of their LED glass court and go with a traditional one for the semifinals/final. As @bypatforde.bsky.social detailed, it was slippery and a problem. www.si.com/college-bask...

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Appreciate you!

Thanks, Levi!

VIVA LA HUSTLE: Killyan Toure's late effort play embodies No. 7 ISU's 75-53 rout of No. 16 Texas Tech - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) leaves the game during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William...

My deep dive on a seemingly meaningless but very meaningful diving play by KillyanToure late in a game that had long been decided. #BlueCy

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This is like watching Trump bankrupt a casino in real time. Except this time we are the casino.

ROB GRAY'S NOTEBOOK: Looking ahead to Texas Tech, shoe talk, and Blake's big day - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) grabs a loose ball in front of Arizona State Sun Devils forward Santiago Trouet (1) and Iowa State Cyclones guard N...

More from KC #BlueCy

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Milan unfiltered is the best

No. 7 ISU "swarms" Arizona State in history-making 91-42 Big 12 Tournament win - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Vijay Wallace (7) drives around Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) and Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) during ...

"It’s cool that we broke their spirit early." — ISU star Milan Momcilovic on his team's history-making 91-42 Big 12 Tournament win over Arizona State on Wednesday.

#BlueCy

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No. 7 Cyclones seek to raise their ceiling on the Big 12 Tournament's glass floor - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Trevor Best (12) is defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Jamarion Batemon (1) and forward Dominykas Pleta (21) during the second half at J...

ISU's first matchup in Kansas City is set: The No. 7 Cyclones will face Arizona State for the second time in the past five days at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City.

Here's my floor-to-ceiling advance #BlueCy

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Just another kid from Ames … #BlueCy

No. 6 ISU uses a run for the ages to help cap emotional Senior Day rout of Arizona State - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) grabs a loose ball as Arizona State Sun Devils forward Santiago Trouet (1) and guard Anthony Johnson (2) look on during the fir...

“That run (is) who we are as a team.” — ISU senior star Tamin Lipsey on his team's 24-0 run that led to an 86-65 Senior Day rout of Arizona State.

Indeed it is — but it was Freshman Day, as well, for the sixth-ranked Cyclones, as well. #BlueCy

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Senior Day, framed. #BlueCy

This is a headline that gives me pause when I consider my monthly contribution to NPR.

Well, gas is expensive, and food is expensive, and we’re doing a war nobody wants, but at least there are no jobs

William Shakespeare Quote Hell is empty and all the devils are here.

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Kevin Dresser recaps strong Session I at Big 12 Championships - Cyclone Fanatic TULSA — Iowa State sits in second place after Session I of the Big 12 Wrestling Championships on Saturday at the BOK Center. Eight Cyclones advanced to the semifinal round: Stevo Poulin (125), Anthony...

A strong start for the Cyclones in Tulsa.

Iowa State sits second in the team race after Session I with five NCAA qualifiers already locked in and eight wrestlers in the semifinals.

Hear Kevin Dresser’s full breakdown of Session I ⬇️
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ALL LOVE: Tamin Lipsey's two loves guide him into emotional Senior Day showdown with Arizona State - Cyclone Fanatic Feb 14, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) celebrates during their game with the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese ...

"There’s nobody (who’s) ever come into a program and left it in a better place than what Tamin Lipsey’s done for Iowa State basketball." — T.J. Otzelberger.

Here's my feature on Lipsey in advance of an emotional Senior Day at Hilton. #BlueCy

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Iowa State women struggle from start to finish in 77-68 Big 12 Tournament loss to Arizona State - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ women’s basketball head coach Bill Fennelly reacts for the bench during the fourth quarter against Oklahoma State in the senior day women basketball at Hilton Coliseum on February...

The Iowa State women struggled from start to finish Thursday in a 77-68 Big 12 Tournament loss to Arizona State — a team it beat by 26 points roughly two weeks ago.

Here’s my report from afar on the unhappy result in KC. VERY #BlueCy

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A disaster from start to finish.

Iowa State women are "stoked" to start Big 12 Tournament play on Thursday in Kansas City - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) reacts after a score around Oklahoma State Cowgirls guard Stailee Heard (32) during the fourth quarter in the senior day women basketball at Hilton Coliseu...

Audi Crooks is "stoked" to begin Big 12 Tournament play on Thursday for good reason.

The Cyclones are finally fully in tact, and Addy Brown's minutes — and production — are ramping up.

Here's my preview (no, I’m not in KC) #BlueCy

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Grit showed up for No. 6 ISU Monday at Arizona, but shot making didn't - Cyclone Fanatic Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) blocks a shot by Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center...

Sorry for the extra late post. I’m exhausted.
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Grit showed up for No. 6 Iowa State at No. 2 Arizona, but execution didn't on Big Monday in Tucson. #BlueCy

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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/

There are far more important things to opine about/be concerned about, but I cover sports so I’ll stick to that right now. This was soooooo bad.

No. 4 ISU aims to rebound in more ways than one on Big Monday at No. 2 Arizona - Cyclone Fanatic Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives to the basket as Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) defends during the first half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball against...

Another Big Monday for No. 4 ISU looms at 8 p.m. tomorrow against No. 2 Arizona in Tucson.

The Cyclones look to rebound in more ways than one — with a huge opportunity against the elite rebounding Wildcats. #BlueCy

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