CURTIS JONES NEWS

Big effort falls short Jones racked up 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 91-78 loss to Ole Miss.

Impact Jones came off the bench to put the Cyclones on his back but it wasn't enough to prevent Iowa State from bowing out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. overcome the red-hot Rebels. The senior reserve guard shot better than 50-percent on 17 shots from the floor and connected on 4-of-9 from downtown, the eighth time he's hit at least that many triples in a game. Jones' collegiate career came to a disappointing end but had a huge season for the Cyclones, being named the Big 12 conference sixth man of the year while leading the team with 17.4 points including five performances with 25 or more points.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Ole Miss Rebels in second round

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa State Cyclones and Ole Miss Rebels meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Ole Miss Rebels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa State dominates early, cruises past Lipscomb 82-55 MILWAUKEE -- Milan Momcilovic had 20 points, Curtis Jones added 17 and third-seeded Iowa State rolled past Lipscomb 82-55 in the first round...

MARCH 21 • SACBEE.COM

Iowa State dominates early cruises past Lipscomb 82-55 MILWAUKEE -- Milan Momcilovic had 20 points, Curtis Jones 1added 7 and third-seeded Iowa State rolled past Lipscomb 82-55 in the first round...

MARCH 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Momcilovic stars as Iowa State knocks off Lipscomb 82-55 in March Madness

Milan Momcilovic scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half, and third-seeded Iowa State routed Lipscomb 82-55 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tacks on 17 off bench Jones ended Friday's 82-55 win over Lipscomb with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes.

Impact Jones returned to the bench after starting the Cyclones' loss in the Big 12 Tournament to BYU, but that didn't necessarily diminish his impact. While he couldn't match the season-high 31 points he scored in that game, he dropped an efficient 17 as a spark-plug off the bench and Iowa State's second leading scorer. The Cyclones are at their most dangerous when Jones is available to deploy off the bench, so expect this approach to continue throughout the tournament.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Jones is not part of Iowa State's starting lineup for its game Friday against Lipscomb at Milwaukee, according to Eugene Rapay of The Des Moines Register.

Impact Tamin Lipsey (groin) is available, so Iowa State's team will opt to have him part of its starting lineup Friday. He and Jones play the same position, and it will be the latter taking a seat despite his recent excellence, including a 31-point game during ISU's latest matchup. Regardless, Jones reverts to his usual role as arguably the 2025 NCAA Tournament's best backup for a team, with 16.9 points and 2.6 three-pointers made per game to back him up.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State Cyclones face Lipscomb Bisons in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Lipscomb Bisons

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey optimistic he will be available for first round of March Madness

Iowa State won’t have second-leading scorer Keshon Gilbert for the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iowa State basketball guard Curtis Jones named AP Honorable Mention All-American Iowa State men's basketball guard and sixth man Curtis Jones had a terrific 2024-25 season, which earned him AP Honorable Mention All-Americ...

MARCH 18 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

'No-ego guy' Curtis Jones, nation's top bench scorer, content with 'sixth starter' role for Cyclones

The best reserve in the country might be a starter for the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 17 BYU sets Big 12 tourney record with 18 3s, rallies past No. 12 Iowa St 96-92 in quarterfinals

Richie Saunders scored 23 points, hitting a crucial 3-pointer with less than a minute to go, and No. 17 BYU overcame a big game from Curtis Jones in a 96-92 victory over No. 12 Iow...

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carries Cyclones in tourney exit Jones ended Thursday's 96-92 loss to BYU with 31 points (11-22 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Jones scored 24 of his 31 points in the first half, but it wasn't quite enough to propel the Cyclones to victory. Jones stepped up for an Iowa State squad that was missing starting guards Tamin Lipsey (Groin) and Keshon Gilbert (strain), connecting on six-straight from beyond the arc during a four-minute stretch in the first half that carried the Cyclones to a halftime lead. The Big 12 sixth man of the year started his ninth game of the season and is now averaging 17.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals during those nine starts. Though Iowa State will not successfully defend their conference championship this season, they'll now have a full week to get healthy prior to the start of next week's NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Jones is part of the Cyclones' starting lineup for their quarterfinal game Thursday against BYU at Kansas City, according to Eugene Rapay of The Journal News.

Impact Currently, the Cyclones are dealing with a backcourt injury bug. Keshon Gilbert (strain) is out, and Tamin Lipsey recently recovered from a groin injury. Considering both in what will be a high-stakes game for better seeding in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Jones will be part of the Cyclones' starting lineup for their upcoming quarterfinal game of this year's Big 12 tourney. In B12 starts this season, Jones is averaging 17.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers made. Those stats arguably certify him as the Big 12's best bench player, especially considering a Lipsey-Gilbert duo got most of Iowa State's backcourt starts in conference play.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State meets Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones scores 24 to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Kansas State 73-57

Curtis Jones scored 24 points to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Kansas State 73-57

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stars as sixth-man Jones recorded 24 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 73-57 win over Kansas State.

Impact Jones struggled from the field but took advantage of 12 trips to the charity stripe to post his 11th 20-point performance of the season. It was also the second time this season he's added at least five boards, five assists and two steals during one of those 20-point efforts. The Cyclones were missing Keshon Gilbert for the third time in five games but Jones maintained his role as one of the nation's top sixth-men, averaging 17.3 points during the 22 games he's come off the pine. He'll play an important role for the 10th ranked Cyclones as they enter the postseason as a strong contender in both the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State takes on conference rival No. 10 Iowa State

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 off bench Jones provided 16 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 88-85 2OT loss to BYU.

Impact Jones continues to amp things up following missing one game with an illness, scoring 16 points on 12 shot attempts across the 35 minutes, the most he's totaled in each category in the three games since returning from that one-game absence. Despite coming off the bench for 21 of his 29 appearances this season, Jones leads the Cyclones with 16.7 points per game while shooting 42.5-percent from the floor and 36.8-percent from deep. Jones is capable of taking over games, scoring 20 or more on 10 occasions, and will be relied upon to lead the team offensively as they look to defend their Big 12 tournament championship when the event commences next week.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 BYU beats No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double OT

Richie Saunders scored 23 points and No. 23 BYU outlasted No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double overtime for its seventh consecutive victory

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 23 BYU visits No. 10 Iowa State following Traore's 20-point game

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 9 Iowa State hosts No. 25 BYU after Traore's 20-point performance

No. 25 BYU takes on the No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones after Fousseyni Traore scored 20 points in the Cougars' 77-56 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Momcilovic scores 17 and No. 9 Iowa State survives for 84-67 win against No. 22 Arizona

Milan Momcilovic scored 17 points as No. 9 Iowa State survived a late scare from No. 22 Arizona for an 84-67 win

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 9 Iowa State hosts No. 22 Arizona after Love's 23-point performance

No. 22 Arizona plays the No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones after Caleb Love scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 83-66 victory against the Utah Utes

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS