https://admin.cyclones.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for Iowa State Athleticsen-us60https://cyclones.com/news/2026/8/12/mens-basketball-haliburton-pacers-to-play-exhibition-game-at-hilton-coliseumhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/8/12/mens-basketball-haliburton-pacers-to-play-exhibition-game-at-hilton-coliseumMen's Basketball

Former Iowa State star and two-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Haliburton will bring his Indiana Pacers squad to Hilton Coliseum for an exhibition game this fall. The Pacers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.]]>Tyrese HaliburtonWed, 12 Aug 2026 13:01:00 CST431931https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-basketball-cycast-mbb-assistant-coach-allan-hansonhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/31/mens-basketball-cycast-mbb-assistant-coach-allan-hansonMen's Basketball

John Walters sat down with new Iowa State Men's Basketball Allan Hanson in the latest CyCast.]]>Allan Hanson instructs Leon Bond III at practice.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:16:00 CST431915https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/15/mens-basketball-seven-cyclones-named-to-nabc-honors-courthttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/15/mens-basketball-seven-cyclones-named-to-nabc-honors-courtMen's Basketball

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its yearly academic awards on Wednesday. Seven Cyclones were named to the NABC Honors Court, while the team earned the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award. Iowa State's seven selections were the most in the Big 12.]]>Iowa State Men's Basketball Celebrates Beating Kentucky to Advance to the 2026 Sweet 16.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:52:00 CST431899https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/9/mens-basketball-cyclones-in-the-nba-2026-summer-league-previewhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/9/mens-basketball-cyclones-in-the-nba-2026-summer-league-previewMen's Basketball

Four former Cyclones are set to display their talents in the 2026 NBA Summer League over the next 10 days in Las Vegas. Joshua Jefferson, the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, will be playing for the Brooklyn Nets, while Tamin Lipsey has signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers. Curtis Jones, who signed an Exhibit 10 conract with the Denver Nuggets and turned it into a two-way contract after the 2025 NBA Summer League, will be playing for the Boston Celtics this summer. Keshon Gilbert is currently on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks and will be playing on their team in Las Vegas.]]>2026 NBA Summer League ScheduleThu, 9 Jul 2026 14:02:00 CST431889https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/7/mens-basketball-isu-announces-non-conference-mens-hoops-schedulehttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/7/mens-basketball-isu-announces-non-conference-mens-hoops-scheduleMen's Basketball

Iowa State has announced its men's basketball non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season.]]>Hilton ColiseumTue, 7 Jul 2026 16:00:00 CST431886https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/6/mens-basketball-otzelberger-finalizes-2026-27-coaching-staffhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/6/mens-basketball-otzelberger-finalizes-2026-27-coaching-staffMen's Basketball

Iowa State Men's Basketball Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger has finalized his staff for the 2026-27 season.]]>T.J. Otzelberger vs. No. 2 HoustonMon, 6 Jul 2026 16:30:00 CST431884https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/1/mens-basketball-hilton-coliseum-2026-27-event-season-tickets-now-availablehttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/1/mens-basketball-hilton-coliseum-2026-27-event-season-tickets-now-availableMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Men's Wrestling

Season tickets are now available for men's and women's basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Renewal and new season ticket options are available. Links for each sport can be found below.]]>Hilton Coliseum (2022)Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:49:00 CST431879https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/30/mens-basketball-jefferson-named-iowa-state-male-athlete-of-the-yearhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/30/mens-basketball-jefferson-named-iowa-state-male-athlete-of-the-yearMen's Basketball

After putting together one of the best seasons in Iowa State history, Joshua Jefferson has been named the Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year.]]>Joshua Jefferson vs IowaTue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:00 CST431876https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/24/mens-basketball-tamin-lipsey-signs-with-indiana-pacershttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/24/mens-basketball-tamin-lipsey-signs-with-indiana-pacersMen's Basketball

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Indiana Pacers following the 2026 NBA Draft. Lipsey is the second Cyclone from this class to join the NBA, as Joshua Jefferson was picked in the first round of the NBA Draft.]]>Tamin Lipsey sits on the bench during Starting Lineups of the 2026 NCAA TournamentWed, 24 Jun 2026 22:57:00 CST431868https://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/23/mens-basketball-jefferson-drafted-by-minnesota-with-no-28-pickhttps://cyclones.com/news/2026/6/23/mens-basketball-jefferson-drafted-by-minnesota-with-no-28-pickMen's Basketball

Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 28 pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Jefferson is the 42nd NBA Draft pick in school history and the 11th in the first round. Reports indicate the pick has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that will become official on July 6.]]>Joshua Jefferson was drafted with the 28th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:44:00 CST431865