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Senior forward Georges Niang speaks with head coach Steve Prohm in the final moments of the Sweet 16 against Virginia. Niang scored 30 total points and registered his 44th-straight game in double figures to tie for the third-longest streak in ISU history. It was the fifth time in his career to score at least 30 points. The Cyclones lost 84-71.

Georges Niang reflects on Iowa State career

Chris Wolff
March 25, 2016
Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang holds Virginia sophomore forward Isaiah Wilkins in the first half of the Sweet 16 on March 25. Niang scored 15 points by halftime.

Cyclone season ends with Sweet 16 loss to Virginia

Chris Wolff
March 25, 2016
Head coach Steve Prohm and redshirt senior Jameel McKay hug after the 78-61 win against Little Rock at the NCAA Tournament second round on March 19. This was Iowa State's first time meeting Little Rock in series history. ISU advances to the Sweet 16 at the United Center in Chicago against Virginia on March 25.

Sweet 16 berth serves as validation for Steve Prohm

Chris Wolff
March 21, 2016
Head coach Steve Prohm motions to the team during the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Iona on March 17. ISU has been to a school-record of five consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Iowa State would go on to win 94-81.

WATCH: Steve Prohm dances after Sweet 16 berth

Chris Wolff
March 19, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang prepares to shoot the ball at the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Little Rock on March 19. Niang made 17 points in the first half. He is Iowa State's first two-time All-American, leading the Cyclones with 20 or more points.

Cyclones advance to Sweet 16 with win against Little Rock

Chris Wolff
March 19, 2016
Redshirt senior Jameel McKay dunks during the NCAA Tournament on March 17 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Mckay made 11 points, helping Iowa State win 94-81 against Iona and will face Arkansas-Little Rock on March 19. ISU has been to the NCAA Tournament in five consecutive seasons, winning its opening-round matchup four of the times.

Everything you need to know about Little Rock

Chris Wolff
March 18, 2016
Daniyal Robison was officially named assistant coach for ISU men's basketball under head coach Steve Prohm on June 22, 2015. He spent the last two seasons at Loyola and served at Iowa State under former ISU men's basketball coach Greg McDermott from 2008-10. 

ISU assistant to face his alma mater Little Rock

Chris Wolff
March 18, 2016
Redshirt senior Jameel McKay scored five points in the first period against Iona at the NCAA Tournament in Denver on March 17. McKay transferred to Iowa State from Marquette after the fall semester of 2013.

5 takeaways from Iowa State’s first round win against Iona

Chris Wolff
March 17, 2016

Iowa State outlasts Iona in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Wolff
March 17, 2016

Larry Bird comparisons, pregame music and more tidbits from NCAA tournament media day

Chris Wolff
March 16, 2016
No. 13 seed Iona coach Tim Cluess speaks to players on the court of Pepsi Center in Denver. No. 4 seed Iowa State will play against Iona on March 17.

First round game between Iowa State and Iona could resemble a track meet

Chris Wolff
March 16, 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. 

Cyclones unfazed by being trendy upset pick

Chris Wolff
March 16, 2016
Redshirt junior Deonte Burton made four total rebounds at the final home game against Oklahoma State on March 1. ISU won 58-50.

Cyclones get a 4-seed, will face Iona in Denver

Chris Wolff
March 13, 2016
Junior Monte Morris reacts after a play 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. 

Monté Morris struggles with shoulder injury in Oklahoma loss

Chris Wolff
March 11, 2016
Deonte Burton goes up for a shot in the quarterfinals Big 12 tournament against Oklahoma. 

Niang’s big second half not enough as Iowa State falls in Big 12 tournament

Chris Wolff
March 10, 2016
Monte Morris tries to pass the ball against Kansas on March 5, 2016 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Pressure absent for Iowa State in Big 12 tournament

Chris Wolff
March 9, 2016
Deonte Burton shoots a free throw against Kansas after injuring his cheek on March 5, 2016 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

ISU men’s basketball well represented in Big 12 awards

Chris Wolff
March 6, 2016
Iowa State and Kansas play in the first half on March 5, 2016 at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Kansas outlasts Iowa State in regular season finale 85-78

Chris Wolff
March 5, 2016
Redshirt senior Jameel McKay spoke to the crowd at Hilton Coliseum after the  58-50 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 29. McKay made 10 rebounds, making this his 12th game of the season with 10 or more rebounds.

Senior Night Success: How each senior finished their final game at Hilton

Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016

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Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016
Redshirt senior Abdel Nader scored 19 points, including a dunk at the Oklahoma State game Feb. 29. ISU won 58-50.

Can we talk about that Abdel Nader dunk?

Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016

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Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016

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Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016

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Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016
Senior forward Georges Niang blocks an opponent from Oklahoma State during the basketball game on Feb. 29. Niang was honored for the ISU Senior Night.

Iowa State takes care of Oklahoma State on senior night

Chris Wolff
February 29, 2016
Junior Georges Niang hugs coach Fred Hoiberg after Iowa State defeated Kansas 70-66 in the 2015 Big 12 Championship final on March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

Georges Niang’s final game at Hilton; the legacy he leaves behind

Chris Wolff
February 28, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris cheers after Georges Niang took charge during the Kansas State basketball game Feb. 27.

GAMER: Iowa State takes care of K-State at home

Chris Wolff
February 27, 2016
Senior Georges Niang runs the ball down the court during the game against TCU on Feb. 20. The Cyclones defeated the Horned Frogs 92-83. 

West Virginia scores 97, runs past Iowa State

Chris Wolff
February 22, 2016
Redshirt senior Jameel McKay watches his teammates face TCU on Feb. 20. McKay was sidelined the whole game. 

5 ISU men’s basketball story lines heading into West Virginia

Chris Wolff
February 21, 2016
Redshirt senior Jameel McKay watches his teammates face TCU on Feb. 20. McKay was sidelined the whole game. 

Press conference transcript: Everything Steve Prohm had to say about Jameel McKay

Chris Wolff
February 20, 2016
Georges Niang drives to the hoop against TCU on Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Horned Frogs 92-83. 

Cyclones handle TCU, McKay did not play

Chris Wolff
February 20, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris scored nine points at the basketball game against West Virginia University on Feb. 2.

Cyclones host players-only meeting ahead of TCU game

Chris Wolff
February 19, 2016
Senior Georges Niang celebrates a point during the game against Texas Feb. 13. The Cyclones would go on to defeat the Longhorns 85-75.

Georges Niang reaches milestone, but Iowa State falls to Baylor 100-91 in OT

Chris Wolff
February 16, 2016
Senior Georges Niang runs down the court during the game against Texas Feb. 13. The Cyclones would go on to defeat the Longhorns 85-75.

Niang, Morris steal spotlight in 85-75 win against Texas

Chris Wolff
February 13, 2016
Iowa State redshirt senior forward Jameel McKay dunks 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.

Jameel McKay to play Saturday against Texas

Chris Wolff
February 12, 2016
Redshirt senior forward Jameel McKay runs past junior forward Devin Williams from West Virginia on Feb. 2. ISU lost 81-76.

Jameel McKay out against Texas Tech

Chris Wolff
February 8, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris made three steals at the West Virginia game on Feb. 2. Morris now ranks ninth at Iowa State for 155 career steals.

Cyclones learning valuable lessons after getting ‘punked’ by West Virginia

Chris Wolff
February 4, 2016
Junior guard Monte Morris had 10 assists during the West Virginia game on Feb. 2 at Hilton Coliseum. ISU fell 81-76.

5 takeaways from Iowa State’s loss to West Virginia

Chris Wolff
February 3, 2016
Junior guard Matt Thomas makes a three pointer at the basketball game against West Virginia University on Feb. 2.

West Virginia downs Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum

Chris Wolff
February 2, 2016
Kansas junior Brannen Greene takes a three point shot over ISU junior Deonte Burton during a game on Jan 25. The Cyclones would go on to win 85-72.  

Big 12 Picks: Week 5

Chris Wolff
January 31, 2016
Junior Matt Thomas and senior Georges Niang congratulate junior Monte Morris after a big play during a game against the Kansas University Jayhawks on Jan. 25, 2016. The Cyclones went on to win 85-72.  

Prohm prepares to coach against former mentor at Texas A&M

Chris Wolff
January 29, 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

Ryan Young and Chris Wolff
January 28, 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.

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 4

Chris Wolff
January 27, 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.  

Chalk it up: Cyclones dominate second half to storm past Jayhawks

Chris Wolff
January 26, 2016
Monte Morris crosses over against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas.

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

Chris Wolff and Ryan Young
January 25, 2016
Matt Thomas, junior guard, shoots the ball during the basketball game against Oklahoma on Jan. 18. ISU won 82-77. This was ISU's second win against an AP No. 1 team since 1957.

Cyclones avoid upset in “trap game” against TCU

Chris Wolff
January 23, 2016
Nazareth Mitrou-Long, senior guard, screams after a call at the game against Oklahoma on Jan. 18.

‘Coach Naz’ adjusting to new role as a player-coach

Chris Wolff
January 22, 2016
Deonte Burton, redshirt junior guard, dribbles the ball in the game against Oklahoma on Jan. 18. ISU won 82-77 at Hilton Coliseum.

Does Iowa State want Oklahoma for Round 3?

Chris Wolff
January 19, 2016
Monte Morris, junior guard, scored 20 points at the basketball game against Oklahoma on Jan. 18. This was his sixth 20-point game of his career.

Morris finds redemption in game-winning shot to put away No. 1 Oklahoma

Chris Wolff
January 19, 2016
Simeon Carter, freshman forward, celebrates with teammates at the basketball game against University of Oklahoma on Jan. 18.

Cyclones knock off No. 1 Oklahoma

Chris Wolff
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

Chris Wolff and Ryan Young
January 18, 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.

5 takeaways from Iowa State’s bounce back win against Kansas State

Chris Wolff
January 16, 2016
Junior Jordan Ashton drives to the hoop 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 gets his chance against Kansas State

Chris Wolff
January 16, 2016
Deonte Burton looks for a driving lane 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.

Cyclones tame the Wildcats, get back to winning ways

Chris Wolff
January 16, 2016
Matt Thomas plays defense 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.

Defense, shot selection emphasized ahead of Kansas State game

Chris Wolff
January 15, 2016
Iowa State head men's basketball coach Steve Prohm watches his players during the game against North Dakota State University on Tuesday night. The Cyclones went on to defeat the Bison 84-64.

Steve Prohm has left social media platforms amid rough Big 12 start

Chris Wolff
January 14, 2016
Georges Niang, senior forward, scored 14 points on Jan. 6 during the Texas Tech game. Niang had his 94th career game scoring in double-digits.

Cyclones battle back, drop to 1-3 in Big 12 play

Chris Wolff
January 12, 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.

Cyclones aim to get back on track with Texas showdown

Chris Wolff
January 12, 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

Chris Wolff and Ryan Young
January 11, 2016
Jameel McKay, redshirt senior forward, dunks during the basketball game against Texas Tech on Jan. 6. McKay scored 19 points, helping ISU win 76-69.

5 takeaways from Iowa State’s win against Texas Tech

Chris Wolff
January 7, 2016
Deonte Burton, redshirt junior guard, captures the rebound from a Texas Tech opponent on Jan. 6 at Hilton Coliseum.

Texas Tech makes second-half run, Cyclones hang on for first Big 12 win

Chris Wolff
January 6, 2016
Senior Georges Niang looks to drive towards the basket during a basketball game against the Buffalo Bulls on Dec. 7 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones would go on to win 84-63.

Niang stars, but Hield’s Sooners remain undefeated

Chris Wolff
January 2, 2016
Redshirt junior guard Jameel McKay tangles with some Oklahoma players during the game against No. 15 Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum on March 2. The No. 17 Cyclones defeated the Sooners 77-70 after a rocky 18-point first half.

Cyclones focus on slowing down Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield

Chris Wolff
January 2, 2016
Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang prepares to shoot a free throw 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.

Notebook: Cyclones dominate Coppin State, prepare for Big 12 play

Chris Wolff
December 30, 2015
Iowa State junior guard Monte Morris shoots a free throw 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 round out non-conference play with win

Chris Wolff
December 30, 2015
Sophomore guard Naz Long holds up his jersey after the win against Kansas in the Big 12 Championship semifinals March 14 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 94-83, advancing to the final round for the first time since 2000.

The 2016 Big 12 All-Name teams

Chris Wolff
December 28, 2015
Iowa State redshirt senior forward Abdel Nader goes in for a layup 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.

Christmas comes early for Cyclones courtesy of Abdel Nader’s clutch 3-pointer

Chris Wolff
December 22, 2015
Iowa State redshirt senior forward Abdel Nader maneuvers around UNI's Paul Jesperson 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 start hot, hold on to beat No. 22 Cincinnati

Chris Wolff
December 22, 2015
Abdel Nader shoots the ball during the game against UNI. 

UNI hands No. 5 Iowa State its first loss of season at Big 4 Classic

Chris Wolff
December 19, 2015
Iowa State came back from a shocking 18 point deficit, winning the game against Northern Iowa in overtime with a score of 91-82.

Cyclones up for challenging Northern Iowa team

Chris Wolff
December 19, 2015
Redshirt junior guard Deonte Burton goes up for a dunk during Hilton Madness on Friday in the Hilton Coliseum. 

Deonte Burton preps for ISU debut

Chris Wolff
December 15, 2015
Jameel McKay, redshirt senior forward, jumps to dunk the basketball at the game against University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 13.

Cyclones overcome sloppy performance, improve to 9-0

Chris Wolff
December 13, 2015
Randy Peterson, sports columnist for The Des Moines Register, suffered a broken leg at the CyHawk game after the crowd stormed the court. 

Register columnist wasn’t trampled after court storming, seeks slight changes

Chris Wolff
December 11, 2015
Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff drives to the hoop against Naz Mitrou-Long on Thursday. 

Five takeaways from a dramatic CyHawk game

Chris Wolff
December 11, 2015
Monté Morris celebrates in the tunnel after hitting a game winning shot against Iowa on Thursday night.

Do you believe in magic?: Iowa State completes 20-point comeback to top Iowa

Chris Wolff
December 10, 2015

CyHawk stuff

Chris Wolff
December 9, 2015
Senior Georges Niang looks to drive towards the basket during a basketball game against the Buffalo Bulls on Dec. 7 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones would go on to win 84-63.

Notebook: Niang, Prohm on rivalry; Brady Ernst seeking redshirt

Chris Wolff
December 9, 2015
Junior forward Georges Niang smiles to the bench against Iowa on Dec. 12 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Cyclones beat the Hawkeyes 90-75. Niang finished the game with 14 points.

Georges Niang ushers in CyHawk week with low-key jabs at “that other school”

Chris Wolff
December 8, 2015
Iowa State junior guard Monté Morris watches for the ball during the game against North Dakota State University on Tuesday night. The Cyclones went on to win 84-64.

VIDEO: Tale of two halves for Monté Morris propelled by halftime shoe change

Chris Wolff
December 7, 2015
Georges Niang drives the lane against a Buffalo defender. Niang scored a career-high 31 points and tied a career-high 12 rebounds in a winning effort. 

Cyclones struggle through offensive woes, beat Buffalo to remain undefeated

Chris Wolff
December 7, 2015
Iowa State senior forward Georges Niang maneuvers around North Dakota State University's Spencer Eliason during the game Tuesday night. The Cyclones defeat the Bison 84-64.

Cyclones focus on defensive consistency against Buffalo

Chris Wolff
December 7, 2015
Iowa State head men's basketball coach Steve Prohm watches his players during the game against North Dakota State University on Tuesday night. The Cyclones went on to defeat the Bison 84-64.

ISU fans raise money in support of opposing coach’s wife

Chris Wolff
December 5, 2015

Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy to speak to Cyclones

Chris Wolff
December 3, 2015
Iowa State junior guard Monté Morris looks to pass the ball during the game against North Dakota State University on Tuesday night. The Cyclones went on to defeat the Bison 84-64.

Monté Morris has been ‘as good as advertised’

Chris Wolff
December 2, 2015
ISU point guard Monté Morris dribbles up court against North Dakota State. Iowa State won the game, improving its record to 6-0 on the season. 

Iowa State outlasts NDSU, improves to 6-0

Chris Wolff
December 1, 2015
Jameel McKay, redshirt senior forward, celebrates during the Chicago State game on Nov. 16. ISU won 106-64.

ISU gets NDSU after string of Power-5 opponents

Chris Wolff
December 1, 2015
Jameel McKay, redshirt senior forward, scored 25 points during the Chicago State game on Nov. 16. Iowa State won 106-64.

Jameel McKay decides to give up Twitter

Chris Wolff
November 30, 2015
Morris and the Cyclones peaked at number four in the AP rankings during his junior year- thanks in part to key seniors Jameel McKay and Georges Niang.

ISU puts on offensive clinic, advances to Emerald Coast Classic championship game

Chris Wolff
November 27, 2015
Naz Mitrou-Long shoots the ball during the Cyclones' game against Chattanooga on Nov. 23, 2015 at Hilton Coliseum.

Naz Mitrou-Long calls his shot, predicts breakout game against Chattanooga

Chris Wolff
November 23, 2015
Monté Morris, junior guard, helped ISU with 14 points and eight assists on Nov. 16 against Chicago State. ISU won 106-64.

Iowa State prepares for high-scoring affair against Chattanooga

Chris Wolff
November 23, 2015
Abdel Nader goes up for a shot during the Cyclones' 68-62 win against Colorado on Nov. 13, 2015 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

ISU almost lost X factor Abdel Nader this offseason

Chris Wolff
November 19, 2015
Jameel McKay, redshirt senior forward, dunks at the game against Chicago State on Nov. 16.

Jameel McKay takes spotlight as ISU wins home opener

Chris Wolff
November 16, 2015
Head coach Steve Prohm (left) talks with forward Georges Niang on Nov. 13 in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cyclones defeated the Buffaloes 68-62 in their season opener.

Cyclones adjust to new coaching tweaks, beat Colorado in Prohm’s debut

Chris Wolff
November 13, 2015
Point guard Monté Morris guards Colorado's Dominique Collier in the first half of the 2015-2016 season opener on Nov. 13. No. 7 Iowa State beat Colorado 68-62 in Sioux Falls, S.D. at the Sanford Pentagon Arena.

Cyclones overcome slow start, win season opener against Colorado

Chris Wolff
November 13, 2015

Oklahoma State Gridiron: Bad Cop

Chris Wolff
November 13, 2015
Head Coach Steve Prohm watches the court during an exhibition basketball game against the Grand Valley State Lakers. The Cyclones would go on to win 106-60.

Cyclones sign four in early signing period

Chris Wolff
November 11, 2015
Sophomore guard Monte Morris hit the game-winning and buzzer-beating shot at the Big 12 Championship quarterfinal game against Texas on March 12 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. After trailing behind the whole game, the Cyclones came back and won 69-67.

A Mother’s Love: Inside the special relationship between Monté Morris and his mom

Chris Wolff
November 9, 2015
Sophomore Nick Weiler-Babb goes up for a dunk during Hilton Madness on Friday in the Hilton Coliseum. 

Babb Brothers: Same name, different game

Chris Wolff
November 9, 2015

Two Cyclones doing fine following hip surgeries

Chris Wolff
November 9, 2015
Hallice Cooke poses for a portrait during Media Day Oct. 6, 2015 at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, Iowa.

Hallice Cooke claims regular rotation spot

Chris Wolff
November 9, 2015
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