Dominykas Pleta - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Returning to Ames Pleta will return to Iowa State in 2026-27 for his sophomore season, per Alec Busse of 247Sports.

Impact Pleta contributed off the bench for the Cyclones in his freshman season, averaging 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds across 11.3 minutes. The 6-foot-11 center will look to take a big leap as a sophomore and compete for a starting role in Ames.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Reaches double figures off bench Pleta notched 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes during Thursday's 75-53 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Pleta reached double figures in scoring for the second time in three games and the fourth time this season as the Cyclones pulled away in the second half against the Red Raiders. The reserve freshman big man has consistently been seeing minutes in the low to mid teens over the past month and a half and his development into a solid contributor off the bench is a potentially key development to make Iowa State that much more dangerous as the postseason progresses. However, he'll face a big challenge in Friday's semifinal matchup against Arizona, who boasts one of the most talented front courts in the country.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extra minutes in rout Pleta ended Thursday's 97-67 win over Colorado with 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds in 16 minutes.

Impact Pleta set a new season highs with 16 minutes played and six boards while matching a season-best effort with 12 points as Iowa State rolled over the Buffaloes. The 6-foot-11 freshman took advantage of his biggest workload by reaching double figures for the second time this season, though he's contributed in the scoring column in all but one of his appearances this season despite seeing limited action. While playing in 19 of 21 games, Pleta is averaging 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds across 9.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six in return Pleta (ankle) posted six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 FT) and four rebounds across 10 minutes during Sunday's 91-60 victory over Long Beach State.

Impact Pleta made his return against Long Beach following a two-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-11 freshman had a solid performance in his return, recording six points and four rebounds in just 10 minutes on the floor. Pleta will hope to see his minutes rise moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Houston Christian on December 29.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Pleta (ankle) is expected to play in Sunday's game against Long Beach State, Alec Busse of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Pleta has missed back-to-back games with a sprained ankle, but it looks like he'll be cleared in time to face Long Beach State on Sunday. The freshman forward is averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds across 9.7 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inching closer to returning Pleta is dealing with a sprained ankle but should return in the near future, Eugene Rapay of The Journal News reports.

Impact Pleta is dealing with a sprained ankle and could be close to returning, according to head coach TJ Otzelberger, but he's not ready yet. "Hopefully at some point this week he's able to return to full practice and then reintegrate him into our lineup," he said. Pleta is averaging just 9.7 minutes off the bench per game, so even if he returns, his fantasy upside will be limited.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Pleta (ankle) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Sunday's game against Eastern Illinois, Eugene Rapay of The Journal News reports.

Impact Pleta missed Iowa State's most recent contest with a right ankle injury, but he'll be back in action Sunday. He's averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Pleta (ankle) has been termed as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against Eastern Illinois, Eugene Rapay of the DesMoinesRegister.com reports.

Impact Pleta, who sat out during Thursday's 66-62 win over Iowa, is day-to-day with a right ankle injury. The 6-foot-11 freshman, who is averaging 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds on 9.7 minutes per game (nine games), will have his next opportunity to suit up against Eastern Illinois this weekend.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Jefferson scores 20 points in No. 16 Iowa State's 102-62 win over Grambling

Joshua Jefferson scored 20 points to lead six Iowa State players in double figures and the No. 16 Cyclones defeated Grambling 102-62

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press