IOWA STATE CYCLONES NEWS

Curtis Jones - Game-time decision Tuesday Jones (illness) is a game-time decision for the Cyclones' game Tuesday at Oklahoma State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For the Cyclones' next game, a team spokesperson either privately told Rothstein or publicly announced their Jones update. In matchup before his current illness, he logged seven points and three assists against Colorado.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Keshon Gilbert - Game-time decision at OSU Gilbert (strain) is a game-time decision for the Cyclones' game Tuesday at Oklahoma State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Gilbert's latest update should not be surprising. Meanwhile, he will try to prevent another DNP. Without either him or Curtis Jones (illness) available Saturday at Houston, the Cyclones' starting lineup added Nate Heise for then. Currently for Gilbert, Gilbert's February's second half includes 2.5 steals per game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Latest on status of Curtis Jones, Keshon Gilbert for Iowa State The status of Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert ahead of Tuesday night’s Big 12 Conference contest between Iowa State and Oklahoma State is un...

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

AP Top 25: Auburn holding strong atop men's poll; preseason No. 1 Kansas out

Auburn remains atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week, while preseason No. 1 Kansas dropped out for the first time in nearly four...

FEBRUARY 24

Curtis Jones - Questionable at Oklahoma State Jones (illness) is questionable for the Cyclones' game Tuesday at Oklahoma State, according to Eugene Rapay of The Des Moines Register.

Impact Rapay announced Jones is day-to-day, which confirms his questionable status at Oklahoma State. While recently out against Houston, Brandton Chatfield was the Cyclones' sixth man. He logged eight rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes during Jones' absence.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keshon Gilbert - Chance to play Tuesday Gilbert (muscle strain) is day-to-day for Iowa State but will travel with the Cyclones for their game at Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Eugene Rapay of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Gilbert missed the Cyclones tough loss against Houston, but it appears there's a chance the star guard returns against Oklahoma State. He'll likely be a true game-time call as he's traveling with the team even though there's no update on his status. Gilbert averages 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball rankings: Auburn stays at top, Duke close behind

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his latest top 25 rankings, with Duke, Houston and Michigan State climbing.

FEBRUARY 23

L.J. Cryer helps No. 5 Houston knock off No. 8 Iowa State L.J.Cryer scored 28 points and Milos Uzan matched his season best of 19 points to lead No.5 Houston to a 68-59 home win over No.8 Iowa State...

FEBRUARY 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Milan Momcilovic - Leads short-handed Cyclones Momcilovic produced 16 points (4-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 68-59 loss to Houston.

Impact Momcilovic chucked up a season-high 14 shots, converting on just four of them but still pacing the short-handed Cyclones with 16 points. The point total was the most Momcilovic has scored since early December, taking on a greater scoring role thanks in part to the absence of Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, Iowa State's two leading scorers. Momcilovic has missed seven games this season but is the team's fourth highest scorer, averaging 10.7 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Iowa State vs Houston: Live Stream Men's College Basketball, TV Channel On Saturday, No. 8 Iowa State (21-5) goes on the road to take on No. 5 Houston (22-4) in a huge Big 12 men’s college basketball battle.

FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nate Heise - Notches start for Gilbert Heise will start for Iowa State in place of Keshon Gilbert, per Statbroadcast.

Impact Gilbert was announced to be out on Friday, meaning Heise has likely known that he was set to draw the start. Under normal circumstances, Curtis Jones would likely get the start, but he's also out against Houston. Heise averages 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds this season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State faces even bigger task after loss of two key players at Houston The task for the eighth-ranked Iowa State men is a daunting one on Saturday, as they travel to No. 5 Houston for a Big 12 Conference showdow...

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

College basketball weekend preview: Top five matchups to tune into Saturday

College basketball continues to deliver with a fantastic slate of games this weekend. Here are the five best games to watch Saturday!

FEBRUARY 21

2025 College Basketball odds: Best bets for Duke-Illiinois, St. Mary's-Gonzaga

Can Sammy P win the "Saturday Trifecta" for the second week in a row? Find out how he's wagering on this weekend's college hoops matchups.

FEBRUARY 21

Curtis Jones - Won't play vs. Cougars Jones (illness) won't be available for Iowa State in a huge showdown with No. 5 Houston on Saturday, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Jones will miss his first game of the season at an incredibly inopportune time, as not only is this a huge, top-10 matchup, but the Cyclones will also be without Keshon Gilbert. The Iowa State back court takes a big hit here, as Jones averages 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keshon Gilbert - Out with muscle strain Gilbert (muscle strain) won't be available for Iowa State's huge clash with Houston, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Gilbert will miss his first game of the season at one of the worst possible times for the Cyclones, who face off with Houston in a top-five battle on Saturday afternoon. The star guard averages 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals in the midst of a career year. His next chance to play will come against Oklahoma State on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Latest NCAA Tournament projections for Iowa State The Iowa State men find themselves positioned for a key showdown this weekend with Houston. * How to watch Iowa State at Houston on Saturday...

FEBRUARY 20 • SI.COM

Bangot Dak scores career-high 20 but Colorado loses to No. 8 Iowa State for third time this season 79-65 AMES, Iowa — Bangot Dak scored a game- and career-high 20 points but Colorado fell to No. 8 Iowa State 79-65 on Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 19 • GAZETTE.COM

Milan Momcilovic and Dishon Jackson score 13 points each in No. 8 Cyclones' 79-65 win over Colorado

Milan Momcilovic and Dishon Jackson scored 13 points each as No. 8 Iowa State beat Colorado 79-65 for the Cyclones’ third victory of the season against the Buffaloes

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Heise - Contributes off bench Heise racked up 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 79-65 victory over Colorado.

Impact Heise tallied a season-high 11 points off the bench, adding four boards, two helpers and two steals as the Cyclones cruised to their fourth-straight victory. It was the third time this season Heise has reached double figures and the third time he's connected on more than one from downtown. Heise did not score in his previous outing against Cincinnati but has now totaled 19 points in the two games sandwiched around that scoreless performance.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Momcilovic - Paces team with 13 points Momcilovic had 13 points (2-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT) and three rebounds over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 79-65 victory over Colorado.

Impact Momcilovic connected on just two of his eight shot attempts, both from long range, but converted 7-of-8 from the charity stripe to match Dishon Jackson for the team lead in scoring. It was Momcilovic's fourth game back since missing seven games due to a hand injury and the third time he's reached double figures in scoring since his return. For the season, the sophomore forward has played in 19 of 26 games, averaging 10.4 points and 3.2 rebounds across 24.9 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State unveils plan for entertainment complex between football and basketball venues

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has unveiled a master plan for a 94-acre multi-use development between the schools' football stadium and basketball arena

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Top 25: Auburn remains No. 1, Florida up to No. 2 in men's poll

Auburn's win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in the AP men's poll, while Florida improved to No. 2.

FEBRUARY 17

College basketball rankings: Auburn remains No. 1, Wisconsin cracks top 10

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his latest top 25 rankings, with Auburn remaining on top and Wisconsin cracking th...

FEBRUARY 17

How to watch Iowa State men's basketball vs. Colorado: TV channel, prediction The Iowa State men have a chance to put together a special season. To do so, though, they will need to continue to play well here down the s...

FEBRUARY 16 • SI.COM