BREAKING NEWS
The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890

Iowa State Daily

Iowa State Daily

Iowa State Daily

Ryan Young, Author

All content by Ryan Young
Simeon Carter celebrates on the bench in the first half of the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Simeon Carter to transfer from Iowa State

March 21, 2017
Freshman Solomon Young goes up for a layup during a game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, March 16 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The Cyclones won 84-73, and will play Purdue this Saturday in the Round of 32. 

Iowa State not backing down to Purdue’s size advantage

March 17, 2017
Seniors Naz Mitrou-Long (L) and Monte Morris (R) celebrate at the end of a game against the Nevada Wolf Pack, March 16 in Milwaukee Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Cyclones won 84-73, and will play Purdue this Saturday in the second round of the tournament.

Monte Morris’ big night helps Iowa State grab NCAA Tournament victory

March 16, 2017
Iowa State senior Deonte Burton shoots a three-pointer during the Cyclones semifinal game against TCU at the Big 12 Championship in Kansas City, Missouri March 10, 2017. Burton contributed 22 points in the Cyclones 84-63 win over the Horned Frogs. 

Deonte Burton, Monte Morris push Iowa State past TCU, into Big 12 Championship final

March 10, 2017
Luke Manderfeld is the current sports editor at the Iowa State Daily.

Big 12 Championship Semifinals: Staff Picks

March 9, 2017
Iowa State senior Darrell Bowie defends Oklahoma States Jawun Evans during the Cyclones quarterfinal game in the Big 12 Championship March 9. Bowie played for 22 minutes and contributed 13 points in the Cyclones 92-83 win over the Cowboys. 

Darrell Bowie background star in Iowa State’s quarterfinal win at Big 12 Championship

March 9, 2017
Iowa State senior Nazareth Mitrou-Long defends the hoop during the Cyclones game against Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Championships at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri March 9.

Iowa State beats Oklahoma State 92-83 in Big 12 Championship quarterfinals

March 9, 2017
Monte Morris drives through the lane on Tuesday at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 86-83. 

Takeaways from Iowa State’s open practice ahead of Big 12 Championship

March 8, 2017
Deonte Burton puts a hand up while Oklahoma States Leyton Hammonds puts up a shot on Tuesday. Iowa State beat the Cowboys 86-83.

Iowa State prepped for third matchup with Oklahoma State in Kansas City

March 8, 2017
Kansas State coach Bruce Weber yells at the officials after a call Feb. 15, 2017, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Iowa State beat Kansas State 87-79.

Big 12 Championship brings opportunity, hype

March 7, 2017
Redshirt senior Deonte Burton drives through the defense during a game against West Virginia, Jan. 31 in Hilton Coliseum. After trailing early, the Cyclones lost 85-72, and move on to 13-8 on the season, and 5-4 in conference play. 

Second half offensive woes plague Iowa State at West Virginia

March 3, 2017
Matt Thomas and Naz Mitrou-Long celebrate during Iowa States 86-83 win over Oklahoma State on Tuesday. 

Three Big 12 Championship seeding scenarios await Iowa State with one game left

March 1, 2017
Iowa State senior Monte Morris addresses the crowd during his senior speech following the game against OSU Feb. 28. Morris finished with 12 points in Iowa States 86-83 win. 

Seniors push No. 24 Iowa State past Oklahoma State 86-83

February 28, 2017
Redshirt senior Deonte Burton goes up for a dunl during a game against #9 Baylor, Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. After being tied at halftime, the Cyclones pulled off the upset, winning 72-69, and improved to 19-9 overall (11-5 in conference).

Deonte Burton banks in Iowa State’s fifth straight win

February 25, 2017
Monte Morris makes a move to the hoop against Kansas States Brian Patrick at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 15, 2017. Iowa State beat Kansas State 87-79.

Iowa State beats Texas Tech 82-80 in overtime

February 20, 2017
Monte Morris drives to the hoop against Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, on February 15, 2017. Iowa State beat Kansas State 87-79.

Iowa State attempting to hold down Hilton Coliseum on Saturday against TCU

February 17, 2017
Iowa States Matt Thomas and Deonte Burton and Kansas States D.J. Johnson for position during a free throw late in the second half in Hilton Coliseum.

‘Octagon of Doom’ no walk in the park for Iowa State on Wednesday

February 14, 2017
Solomon Young guards Kansas Landon Lucas at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Feb. 4, 2017. Iowa State beat Kansas 92-89 in overtime, the Cyclones first win in Lawrence since 2005.

Solomon Young thrives in Iowa State’s 80-64 win over Oklahoma

February 11, 2017
Naz Mitrou-Long drives to the lane against Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Feb. 4, 2017. Iowa State beat Kansas 92-89 in overtime, the Cyclones first win in Lawrence since 2005.

Iowa State quickly moving past Kansas win in preparation for Texas

February 6, 2017
Iowa State President Steven Leath and Iowa State first lady Janet Leath attend the Cytennial Homecoming game against Baylor on Oct. 27, 2012, at Jack Trice Stadium.

Leath: ‘The initial reports [at Baylor] are shocking’

February 1, 2017
West Virginia senior Nathan Adrian jumps up for a layup during a game Jan. 31 in Hilton Coliseum. After trailing early, the Cyclones lost 85-72, and move on to 13-8 on the season, and 5-4 in conference play. 

West Virginia shuts down Iowa State in second half for 85-72 win at Hilton

January 31, 2017
West Virginias Nathan Adrian guards the inbound during the Mountaineers game against Oklahoma earlier this month.

Iowa State must stay ‘cool, calm, collected and poised’ against No. 7 West Virginia

January 30, 2017
Monte Morris looks to make a move to the hoop against Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on Jan. 21, 2017. Iowa State beat the Sooners 92-87 in double overtime.

Iowa State falls to Vanderbilt 84-78 in Big 12/SEC Challenge

January 28, 2017
Matt Thomas shoots a 3 point bucket against Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on Jan. 21, 2017. Iowa State beat the Sooners 92-87 in double overtime.

Takeaways from Iowa State’s 70-65 win against Kansas State

January 24, 2017
Iowa State senior Naz Mitrou-Long looks to pass to a teammate as the Kansas State defense tries to trap him in the corner.

Iowa State holds on for five-point win against Kansas State

January 24, 2017
Redshirt junior guard Deonte Burton jumps to block Kansas States DJ Johnson during the basketball game on Feb. 27.

Iowa State, Monté Morris ready for much-improved Kansas State

January 23, 2017
Iowa State freshman Solomon Young (33) defends the hoop during their game against Kansas Jan. 16 at Hilton Coliseum. The No. 2 Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 76-72.

No. 2 Kansas out-muscles Iowa State, holds on for 76-72 win

January 16, 2017
Senior guard Monte Morris pushes his way to the basket during teh game against No. 2 Baylor in Waco, Jan. 4, 2017. The Bears won 65-63. Morris finished with 12 points, five assists and seven rebounds.

Monté Morris, Cyclones ready for TCU after big win at Okie State

January 12, 2017
Athletic Director Jamie Pollard and point guard Monte Morris talk outsite of Hilton Coliseum on Thursday before 11 Hy-Vee trucks filled with drinking water depart for Flint, Michigan.

Iowa State extends Athletic Director Jamie Pollard through 2024

January 10, 2017
Iowa State 4-star recruit Cameron Lard goes up for a dunk before Iowa States game against Texas Jan. 7 at Hilton Coliseum. 

Cameron Lard getting adjusted, not likely to have immediate impact

January 9, 2017
Iowa State senior Monte Morris and Texas sophomore Tevin Mack share a few words as time expires in the Cyclones 79-70 win.

Takeaways from Iowa State’s 79-70 win against Texas

January 7, 2017
Iowa State guard Naz Mitrou-Long focuses in on defense after hitting a 3 point shot during the first half against Texas.

Iowa State survives late Texas push for 79-70 win

January 7, 2017
Senior guard Monte Morris throws up a jumpshot against No. 2 Baylor in Waco, Jan. 4, 2017. The Bears won 65-63. Morris finished with 12 points, five assists and seven rebounds.

Iowa State falls to No. 2 Baylor in final possession 65-63

January 4, 2017
Senior guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long cheers after the Cyclones led the NCAA Tournament against Little Rock on March 19. Mitrou-Long played in the first eight games of the season averaging 12.0 points before deciding to sit out in the remainder. Iowa State won 78-61. They will play Virginia in the Sweet 16 on March 25.

Naz Mitrou-Long officially eligible to play next season

April 29, 2016

Jordan Ashton to UNI

April 27, 2016
Jordan Ashton shoots the ball against Kansas State on Jan. 16, 2016 at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. Ashton earned his first significant minutes of the season Saturday after ISU coach Steve Prohm announced that Hallice Cooke would face a one-game suspension for a violation of team rules.

Jordan Ashton to graduate early, will transfer for final season

April 26, 2016

Emmanuel Malou files paperwork for NBA Draft

April 25, 2016
Sophomore quarterback Joel Lanning passes during the game against Oklahoma State University on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Cyclones would go on to lose to the Cowboys 31-35.  

Campbell, Lanning happy with progress made at revamped spring game

April 16, 2016
Former Iowa State Head coach Steve Prohm and former assistant coach T.J. Otzelberger walk back to the locker room after winning a game against Texas Feb. 13, 2016.

T.J. Otzelberger expected to be named head coach at South Dakota State

April 13, 2016
UNIs Wes Washpun throws a dunk down at the Sports Page Farewell Tour charity game on Sunday in Marshalltown, Iowa. 

Niang takes break from NBA prep for charity game

April 10, 2016
Head coach Matt Campbell watches the offensive line during spring football practice March 8 in the Bergstrom Football Complex. 

Thin offensive line shuffling to find right fit

April 10, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang waves to the crowd after the Sweet 16 loss against Virginia on March 25. Niang scored 30 points in the game, finishing his career with 2,228 career points. He now ranks second of all-time in school history for career points made. ISU fell 84-71.

Georges Niang earns Karl Malone award

April 8, 2016
Quarterback Joel Lanning scrambles against Kansas State on Nov. 21, 2015. The Wildcats rallied back to win the game 38-35 on a last second field goal at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan.

Lanning, quarterbacks learning new language

March 31, 2016
Gabe Luna sends UNI quarterback Aaron Baily flying out of bounds during Iowa States season opener at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Cyclones defeated the Panthers 31-7.

Demond Tucker, Gabe Luna adjusting to new defensive system

March 29, 2016
ISU football coach Dan McCarney will be inducted into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame this season.

Iowa State announces 2016 Hall of Fame class

March 28, 2016
Redshirt junior Deonte Burton reaches for the ball at the Sweet 16 against Virginia in Chicago on March 25. Burton is averaging 9.6 points in 25 games after becoming eligible.

Cyclones can’t stop Virginia, fall 84-71 in Sweet 16

March 25, 2016
Iowa State junior guard Monte Morris blocks Virginia junior guard London Perrantes at the Sweet 16 at the United Center on March 25. Perrantes has played in seven NCAA Tournament games.

Morris likely headed to NBA Combine, future still uncertain

March 25, 2016
Virginia sophomore guard Marial Shayok prepares to shoot the ball at practice for the Sweet 16 on March 24. Shayok played in each of UVAs four NCAA Tournament games over the last two seasons. Iowa State will face Virginia on March 25.

4 storylines heading into Sweet 16 game against Virginia

March 24, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang dunks during practice for the Sweet 16 on March 24. ISU will play Virginia on March 25 at the United Center in Chicago.

Cyclones ready for Sweet 16 test against Virginia

March 24, 2016

Breaking down the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang makes a layup at the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19. Niang scored 28 points in the game. He is now the second all-time scorer in ISU history with 2,198 career points. Iowa State won 78-61 and will play in the Sweet 16.

Prohm, Cyclones stayed the course through adversity-filled season to earn Sweet 16 berth

March 19, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris makes a layup in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Iona on March 17. Morris made 20 points including eight assists. He now has 22 career assists in NCAA Tournament games, the fourth-most in ISU history. Iowa State won 94-81 and will play Arkansas-Little Rock in Denver on March 19.

While it may look easy on paper, Cyclones not looking past Little Rock

March 18, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris runs past Ionas Ibn Muhammad at the NCAA Tournament on March 17. Morris had eight assists. ISU won 94-81.

Iowa State’s focus is ‘laser sharp’ after 94-81 win over Iona

March 17, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris prepares to shoot the ball at NCAA practice on March 16. ISU will face Iona on March 17 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Morris nearly good to go for first round of NCAA Tournament

March 16, 2016
Head coach Steve Prohm reacts during during a game against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Cyclones would go on to lose 79-76, and be knocked out of the Big 12 Championship. 

Iowa State to play Iona in opening round of NCAA Tournament

March 13, 2016
Junior Abdel Nader goes in for a layup during a game against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Cyclones would go on to lose 79-76, and be knocked out of the Big 12 Championship. 

Hield, Sooners too much for Iowa State in Big 12 quarterfinals

March 10, 2016
Monté Morris goes up for a shot against Kansas Frank Mason III, drawing a foul and slightly injuring his shoulder on March 5, 2016 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Morris should be ready to go for opening game at Big 12 Championship

March 9, 2016
Assistant sports editor Ryan Youngs prediction for the 2016 Big 12 Championship.

Staff predictions for the 2016 Big 12 Championship

March 9, 2016
Georges Niang starts to take the ball up the court against Kansas on March 5, 2016, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Notebook: Prohm ready for first Big 12 Championship; Morris takes time off

March 8, 2016
Left, Levi Peters, redshirt junior linebacker, Campbells son, Rudy and Rudys grandmother listen as Matt Campbell introduces himself as ISUs new head football coach on Nov. 30.

Levi Peters stepping away from football

March 7, 2016
Monté Morris goes up for a shot against Kansas Frank Mason III, drawing a foul and slightly injuring his shoulder on March 5, 2016 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

4 takeaways from Iowa State’s 85-78 loss at Kansas

March 5, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris made six assists at the Oklahoma State game on Feb. 29. He made 215 assists this season, which is third-best in ISU history.

Cyclones not feeling the pressure heading into final game at Kansas

March 3, 2016

Darrell Bowie commits to Iowa State as a graduate transfer

March 3, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris made six assists at the Oklahoma State game on Feb. 29. He made 215 assists this season, which is third-best in ISU history.

Monté Morris may have played his last game at Hilton Coliseum

February 29, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang spoke to the audience at Hilton Coliseum for ISU Senior Night on Feb. 29.

Georges Niang leaves Hilton Coliseum with one final win

February 29, 2016
Junior guard Matt Thomas blocks an opponent from Kansas State on Feb. 27.

Cyclones go back to basics, execute in 80-61 win against Kansas State

February 27, 2016
Jordan Ashton makes a move to the basket against Kansas State on Jan. 16, 2016 at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. Ashton earned his first significant minutes of the season Saturday after ISU coach Steve Prohm announced that Hallice Cooke would face a one-game suspension for a violation of team rules.

4 biggest story lines heading into Kansas State

February 26, 2016
Head coach Steve Prohm calls out a play during the game against TCU on Feb. 20. The Cyclones defeated the Horned Frogs 92-83. 

Cyclones handle TCU 92-83 on Saturday, but did so without Jameel McKay

February 20, 2016
Monte Morris stands outside of Hilton Coliseum in front of 11 Hy-Vee trucks filled with drinking water destined for Flint, Michigan on Thursday.

Monté Morris, Hy-Vee donate 11 trucks full of drinking water to Flint, Michigan

February 18, 2016
Deonte Burton boxes out under the hoop against Baylor on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor won the game 94-89, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season.

Cyclones see potential for late-season push, starting with Baylor

February 15, 2016
Jameel McKay salutes the audience after being suspended for two games. McKay would go on to play for 22 minutes, contributing to the Cyclones 85-75 win over Texas. 

Jameel McKay makes strong comeback from suspension in Texas win

February 13, 2016
Georges Niang maneuvers around a player during the game against Texas Feb. 13. 

Iowa State holds on, beats Texas 85-75

February 13, 2016
Redshirt junior guard Deonte Burton scored seven points at the basketball game against West Virginia on Feb. 2. ISU fell 81-76.

Iowa State falls to Texas Tech 85-82 in overtime

February 10, 2016
Junior guard Matt Thomas scored 11 points at the game against West Virginia University on Feb. 2. This was his 12th game of the season in double figures.

Iowa State battling adversity with focus against Texas Tech

February 10, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang dribbles down the court at the game against West Virginia on Feb. 2. ISU fell 81-76.

Basketball Power Rankings: Feb. 8, 2016

February 8, 2016
Redshirt junior guard Deonte Burton reaches for the basketball during the against West Virginia on Feb. 2 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost 81-76.

Iowa State survives upset scare, beats Oklahoma State 64-59

February 6, 2016
Redshirt senior forward Jameel McKay dunks at the West Virginia game on Feb. 2.

Jameel McKay to miss Oklahoma State game

February 5, 2016
Junior guard Jordan Ashton played in the West Virginia game for five minutes and scored a 3-pointer on Feb. 2.

West Virginia’s full-court pressure too much to handle

February 2, 2016
Iowa State junior guard Monte Morris calls out a play during the game against UNI at Wells Fargo Arena. The unranked Panthers would go on to give Iowa State their first loss of the season, defeating the Cyclones 81-79.

Cyclones ready for Bob Huggins, ‘Press Virginia’

February 1, 2016
Deonte Burton, redshirt junior guard and Steve Prohm, head coach, speak during a timeout at the game against Texas Tech on Jan. 6 at Hilton Coliseum. ISU won 76-69.

Iowa State falls 72-62 to Texas A&M in Big 12/SEC Challenge

January 30, 2016
Senior Jameel McKay jumps for the tip-off during a game against the Kansas University Jayhawks on Jan 25. The Cyclones would go on to win 85-72.  

Jameel McKay to play against Texas A&M Saturday

January 28, 2016
Senior Jameel McKay jumps for the tip-off during a game against the Kansas University Jayhawks on Jan 25. The Cyclones would go on to win 85-72.  

Jameel McKay’s future uncertain after Kansas win

January 25, 2016
ISU vs KU

Iowa State uses big second-half run to top Kansas, 85-72

January 25, 2016
Monte Morris crosses over against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas.

Big 12 week 4 picks and Big 12/SEC challenge picks

January 25, 2016
Fans storm the court after last Mondays win over No. 1 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum.

Need to Know: Iowa State hosts Kansas on ‘Big Monday’

January 25, 2016
ISU coach Steve Prohm yells near his bench during the game against Kansas State on Jan. 16, 2016 at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. The Cyclones won the game 76-63, snapping a two-game losing streak.

Young: Prohm now in control of the Cyclones, and it shows

January 19, 2016
Simeon Carter, freshman forward, celebrates a 3-point shot during the mens basketball game on Jan. 18. ISU beat Oklahoma 82-77.

Iowa State knocks off No. 1 Oklahoma after hitting ‘rock bottom’

January 18, 2016
Jameel McKay gets fouled while attempting a dunk against Kansas State on Jan. 16, 2016 at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kan. The Cyclones won the game 76-63, snapping a two-game losing streak.

Big 12 picks Week 3

January 18, 2016
Monté Morris brings the ball up the court against Baylor on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor won the game 94-89, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season.

Cyclones Power Hour podcast | Jan. 11, 2016

January 12, 2016
Matt Thomas makes a pass against Baylor on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor won the game 94-89, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season.

Big 12 men’s basketball power rankings: Week 2

January 11, 2016
Monté Morris looks to pass the ball against Baylor on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor won the game 94-89, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season.

Big 12 Week 2 Picks

January 11, 2016
Jameel McKay makes a move to the basket against Baylor on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor won the game 94-89, handing the Cyclones their first home loss of the season.

Not a time for panic following Baylor loss

January 10, 2016
Abdel Nader dunks the ball during the game against Baylor on Saturday at Hilton Coliseum.

Baylor hands Iowa State first home loss of season

January 9, 2016
Troy Davis played for Iowa State from 1994-96. During his ISU career, Davis rushed for 2,000 yards in back-to-back seasons, becoming the first collegiate player to do so. He was also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy two times.

Troy Davis reflects on College Hall of Fame career

January 8, 2016
Georges Niang, senior forward, dribbles past Zach Smith, an opponent from Texas Tech on Jan. 6 at Hilton Coliseum. ISU won 76-69.

Cyclones successfully battle lack of depth with Niang in foul trouble

January 7, 2016
Iowa State junior guard Matt Thomas looks to pass the ball during the game against UNI at Wells Fargo Arena. The unranked Panthers would go on to give Iowa State their first loss of the season, defeating the Cyclones 81-79.

Matt Thomas drops 22, leads Cyclones to 76-69 win against Texas Tech

January 6, 2016
Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang runs down the court during the game against UNI at Wells Fargo Arena. The unranked Panthers would go on to give Iowa State their first loss of the season, defeating the Cyclones 81-79.

Northern Iowa shoots its way to upset over No. 5 Iowa State

December 19, 2015
Naz Mitrou Long drives the ball down the court on Thursday night.

Mitrou-Long, Prohm speak on decision to miss rest of season

December 16, 2015
Naz Mitrou-Long walks the ball up court late in the game on Thursday.

Naz Mitrou-Long to miss remainder of season

December 15, 2015
Seniors Nazareth Mitrou-Long, left, and Abdel Nader celebrate after a defensive stop during a basketball game against the Buffalo Bulls on Dec. 7 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones would go on to win 84-63.

Dooley finds his place: After struggling to find a collegiate spot, Abdel Nader calls Iowa State home

December 14, 2015
Load More Stories

Iowa State Daily

The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890
© 2023 • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to Iowa State Daily
$1710
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal