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T.J. Tampa adjusts his gloves during the Iowa State vs. Kansas State football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023 in Manhattan, KS.

Royston: T.J. Tampa’s slide was not surprising

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 29, 2024
Senior defensive back Ben Nikkel walks to the locker room after a 36-26 loss to Memphis in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Dec. 29, 2023.

Ben Nikkel signs with Commanders, Easton Dean invited to Titans rookie camp

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 28, 2024

Daily Dish Episode 31: Iowa State fills out its roster

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Brett Twelmeyer
April 26, 2024
Iowa State’s T.J. Tampa records a video after defeating Oklahoma State 34-27 on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

2024 NFL Draft preview

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
Kayden Fish enters a game before the second half for the first time in his college career, ISU vs. Grambling State mens basketball game, Hilton Coliseum, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa State fills out roster, St. Mary’s forward Joshua Jefferson commits

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Then-freshman Tyrese Haliburton goes up for a dunk in the second round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship Tournament against Kansas State on March 15, 2019.

Haliburton to join the USA National Team at Paris Olympics

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 18, 2024

Sports Weekly Episode 81: Looking forward to the Spring Game

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Brett Twelmeyer
April 18, 2024
Milan Momcilovic walks off the court with Keshon Gilberts arm around his shoulder after Iowa State beats undefeated Houston 57-53 at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 9, 2023.

Best games of the Iowa State men’s basketball season

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
April 12, 2024
Freshman quarterback Rocco Becht hugs senior offensive lineman Jake Remsburg after a 36-26 loss to Memphis in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Dec. 29. 2023.

Royston: Iowa State’s offense is going to light it up next season

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Robert Jones screams to Kayden Fish after beating Washington State in the second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, March 23, 2024, at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Iowa State earns commitment from Seattle transfer Brandton Chatfield

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 7, 2024

Sports Weekly episode 80: Starting up spring football

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Brett Twelmeyer, and Pavle Markovic
April 4, 2024
Tre King holds the Big 12 Championship trophy Keshon Gilbert with his MOP belt cuts down the nets after Iowa State defeated Houston in the Big 12 Championship 69-41 at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Men’s basketball season recap

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
April 3, 2024

Daily Dish Episode 30: Finishing off the men’s basketball season

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
April 3, 2024
Keshon Gilbert dribbles the ball during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round against Illinois at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Mar. 28, 2023.

Men’s basketball end of season awards

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
April 2, 2024
Kymany Houinsou passes the ball during the second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, March 23, 2024, at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Iowa State’s immovable defense meets Illinois’ unstoppable offense in Sweet 16

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024

Daily Dish Episode 29: Previewing the battle of the giants in the Sweet 16

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Brett Twelmeyer, and Pavle Markovic
March 27, 2024
Keshon Gilbert points to air after securing the lead during the second-round game against Washington State in the NCAA Tournament, March 23, 2024, at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Illinois

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 26, 2024
Curtis Jones, pregame of the Iowa State vs. Eastern Illinois University mens basketball game, Hilton Coliseum, Dec. 21, 2023.

‘Why not play great?’: Curtis Jones’ journey from community college to Sweet 16

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Iowa State Head Coach Duane Sorenson watches his swimmers. The Iowa State swim team hosted the annual Cy-Hawk swim meet at Beyer Hall on Dec. 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes would go on to win every event, contributing to the teams 190-93 win. 

Iowa State swim and dive head coach Duane Sorenson retires after 27 years

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
T.J. Otzelberger watches his players during the second-round game against Washington State in the NCAA Tournament, March 23, 2024 at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Charlotte’s Dishon Jackson commits to Iowa State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Milan Momcilovic watches his 3-point attempt during the second-round game against Washington State in the NCAA Tournament, March 23, 2024 at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones erase early drought, roll to Sweet Sixteen

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
Milan Momcilovic watches his 3-point attempt during the first-round game against South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament, March 21, 2024 at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Washington State

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 22, 2024
Hason Ward dunks the ball during the first-round game against South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament, March 21, 2024 at CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.

‘Dunk everything’: Hason Ward bullies the rims in win over Jackrabbits

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Keshon Gilbert holds his MOP belt after the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Big 12 Eats rankings: Part three

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Tamin Lipsey goes to high five his teammates during the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Cyclones start the Big Dance with the Jackrabbits

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 20, 2024

Daily Dish Episode 28: Bracket breakdown

Christian Royston, Brett Twelmeyer, and Pavle Markovic
March 20, 2024
Tre King holds the Big 12 Championship trophy Keshon Gilbert with his MOP belt cuts down the nets after Iowa State defeated Houston in the Big 12 Championship 69-41 at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. South Dakota State

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 20, 2024
Jayden Higgins pushes a Memphis defender off while rushing to the end zone during the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Dec. 29. 2023.

‘More passes and more deep balls’: Cyclones’ new offense ready to explode

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Conrad Hawley hypes up the crowd moments before Iowa State wins the Big 12 Championship at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Big 12 Eats rankings: Part two

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Tamin Lipsey Dribbles around TCU player at the ISU vs. TCU game at Hilton Coliseum February 10, 2024

NCAA Tournament preview: Midwest region

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Freshman quarterback Rocco Becht shakes hands with head coach Matt Campbell after a 36-26 loss to Memphis in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Dec. 29, 2023.

Taylor Mouser excited to continue building Iowa State’s offense

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Keshon Gilbert cuts down the nets after Iowa State defeated Houston in the Big 12 Championship 69-41 at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

‘I wanna win’: Keshon Gilbert earns the MOP, leads Cyclones over Houston

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Tamin Lipsey gets crafty and shoots a layup against BYU on Mar. 6, 2023.

NCAA Tournament preview: East region

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Tamin Lipsey watches the introduction video before the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Iowa State earns No. 2 seed in men’s NCAA Tournament

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024
Milan Momcilovic shoots a three point jumper at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Milan Momcilovic back to his old self, leads Cyclones to Big 12 title

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024
The mens basketball Big 12 tournament semifinal game against Baylor, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 15, 2024.

Big 12 Eats rankings: Part one

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 17, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: Iowa State smothers Houston

Logan Shanks and Christian Royston
March 17, 2024
Robert Jones holds his hand like a phone after scoring during the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State destroys Houston to earn Big 12 title

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Keshon Gilbert with his MOP belt cuts down the nets after Iowa State defeated Houston in the Big 12 Championship 69-41 at the mens basketball Big 12 Championship game against Houston, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 16, 2024.

Keshon Gilbert gets the MOP award, Momcilovic, Lipsey round out honors

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Keshon Gilbert pump fakes the ball at the mens basketball Big 12 tournament semifinal game against Baylor, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 15, 2024.

Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Houston

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Jacob Rice, Elizabeth Lane, and Tyler Coe
March 16, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: Previewing Iowa State vs. Houston part three

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 16, 2024
Tamin Lipsey points towards the Iowa State side of the court at the mens basketball Big 12 tournament semifinal game against Baylor, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 15, 2024.

‘I believe we can win’: Cyclones confident going into Big 12 Championship

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Milan Momcilovic makes a corner three to open the scoring at the mens basketball Big 12 tournament semifinal game against Baylor, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 15, 2024.

Milan Momcilovic’s early three fuels Iowa State’s hot night from deep

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: Chatting with the Daily Kansan

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 15, 2024
Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger talks with Curtis Jones and Tre King before subbing in the second half of the Big 12 mens basketball tournament game against Kansas State, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 14, 2024.

Staff Picks: Baylor

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 15, 2024
Curtis Jones gets into the lane at the Big 12 mens basketball tournament game against Kansas State, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 14, 2024.

Men’s basketball Big 12 Tournament bracket predictions: Semifinals

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 15, 2024
Robert Jones dribbles the ball at the top of the key at the Big 12 mens basketball tournament game against Kansas State, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, March 14, 2024.

Three Big Takeaways: Robert Jones, Tre King power Cyclones over Kansas State

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Curtis Jones looks out from the corner of the court against Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum on March 9, 2024.

Cyclones ready for revenge in first Big 12 Tournament matchup

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Keshon Gilber pushes past a Kansas State defender during the Iowa State vs. Kansas State mens basketball game, Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas, March 9, 2024.

Men’s basketball Big 12 Tournament bracket predictions: Quarterfinals

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 14, 2024
Tamin Lipsey and Curtis Jones traps Kansas State guard Tylor Perry during the Iowa State vs. Kansas State mens basketball game, Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas, March 9, 2024.

Staff Picks: Kansas State

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 13, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: No back-to-back titles for Iowa State

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Brett Twelmeyer
March 13, 2024
Big 12 Conference Commissioner Brett Yormark speaks to the press during the Big 12 Tournament press conference on March 12, 2024, at the T-Mobile Center.

Brett Yormark extends Big 12’s relationship with Kansas City

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Robert Jones gets ready to begin the game against Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum on Mar. 9, 2024.

Men’s basketball Big 12 Tournament bracket predictions: Round two

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 13, 2024
The Iowa State team celebrates after upsetting Oklahoma in the semi-finals of the Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center, March 11, 2024.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: No. 5 Texas

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 12, 2024
Keshon Gilbert pushes toward the Iowa State side after a turnover during the Iowa State vs. Kansas State mens basketball game, Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas, Mar. 9, 2024.

Big 12 Rankings: Regular season finale

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 12, 2024
Keshon Gilbert smiles to Tamin Lipsey during introductions before the Iowa State vs. Kansas State mens basketball game, Fred Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas, March 9, 2024.

Men’s basketball Big 12 Tournament bracket predictions: Round one

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 11, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: One more stop to the Big 12 title

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Brett Twelmeyer
March 11, 2024
Tamin Lipsey walks off the floor after Kansas State defeats Iowa State 65-58 at Bramlage Coliseum on March 9, 2024.

Tamin Lipsey, Keshon Gilbert, Milan Momcilovic earn All-Big 12 honors

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: Hilton South shows out

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Brett Twelmeyer
March 10, 2024
Isnelle Natabou plays defense at the Iowa State vs. Oklahoma game in Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 10, 2024.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: No. 19 Oklahoma

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 10, 2024
Milan Momcilovic dives after a loose ball against Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum on March 9, 2024.

‘We lost focus’: Kansas State’s defense mirrors Iowa State in road loss

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 9, 2024

Daily Dish Tournament Edition: Previewing Baylor

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, and Brett Twelmeyer
March 9, 2024
Milan Momcilovic listens during a timeout at the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

Cyclones plan to stay focused in regular season finale

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
Addy Brown shoots a runner in the paint against Baylor at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 13, 2024.

Good Cop/Bad Cop: No. 17 Baylor

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 9, 2024
Omaha Biliew and Cade Kelderman play against each other in the home town rivalry game between Waukee and Waukee Northwest, Waukee Northwest High School, Dec. 6, 2022.

From teammates to rivals to teammates again

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Curtis Jones celebrates on the court after Iowa State completes the 14 point comeback against BYU on Mar. 6, 2023.

Three Big Takeaways: Tamin Lipsey, Curtis Jones light up Hilton in win over BYU

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024

Daily Dish Podcast Episode 27: Finishing out the regular season

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Pavle Markovic, and Brett Twelmeyer
March 6, 2024
Tamin Lipsey goes up for a shot during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

Staff Picks: No. 20 BYU, Kansas State

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 5, 2024
Keshon Gilbert flexes his muscles after scoring two points against Iowa at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 7, 2023.

‘Dreams and aspirations’: Why Keshon Gilbert quickly rose to stardom

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Conrad Hawley (23), Cade Kelderman (13) and Kayden Fish give Robert Jones (12) praise during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

Big 12 Rankings: Week 10

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
March 5, 2024
Keshon Gilbert goes up for a shot during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

The Monday After: Looking like old selves, defense wins championships

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 3, 2024

Daily Dish Episode 26: Previewing the end of the regular season

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Brett Twelmeyer, and Pavle Markovic
March 2, 2024
Tamin Lipsey goes in for a layup during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

Cyclones not underestimating UCF on Orlando trip

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
The Iowa State bench gives Demarion Watson (4) praise after his career game during the Iowa State vs Oklahoma basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 28, 2024.

‘This is for you’: Demarion Watson earns standing ovation from Hilton following perfect night

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Tre King going up for a dunk during the Iowa State vs Texas Tech game, Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 17, 2024.

New and improved Cyclones ready for revenge game against Oklahoma

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024
Matt Campbell during warmups prior to the game against Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 14, 2023.

Taylor Mouser promoted to offensive coordinator, Campbell continues to fill out coaching staff

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Jackson Paveletzke goes up for a layup during the Iowa State vs. West Virginia basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 24, 2024.

Staff Picks: Oklahoma, UCF

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
February 26, 2024
Robert Jones waits for his name during the starting lineup before the Iowa State vs. West Virginia basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 24, 2024.

Big 12 Rankings: Week 9

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
February 26, 2024
Jackson Paveletzke plays defense during the Iowa State vs. West Virginia basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 24, 2024.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones rediscover defensive identity, survive West Virginia scare

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Daily Dish Episode 25: Cyclones enter grind time

Daily Dish Episode 25: Cyclones enter grind time

Christian Royston, Logan Shanks, Brett Twelmeyer, and Pavle Markovic
February 24, 2024
Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones help Tamin Lipsey up during the Iowa State vs Cincinnati basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Feb. 13, 2024.

Effort, physicality highlight Iowa State’s recent matchups

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Keshon Gilbert looking for a pass during the Iowa State vs Texas Tech game, Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 17, 2024.

Big 12 Rankings: Week 8

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
February 20, 2024
ISU offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase talks with players before the matchup against Oklahoma at Gaylord Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK on Sept. 30, 2023.

Cyclones’ offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase takes job with Los Angeles Rams

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Tamin Lipsey setting a play during the Iowa State vs Texas Tech game, Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 17, 2024.

The Monday After: The Cyclones’ historic season continues

Christian Royston, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Tre King going up for a dunk during the Iowa State vs Texas Tech game, Hilton Coliseum, Feb. 17, 2024.

Staff Picks: No. 3 Houston, West Virginia

Christian Royston and Logan Shanks
February 18, 2024
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