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Xzavion Mitchell - Listed as doubtful once again Mitchell (undisclosed) is doubtful for Tuesday's game at Utah.
Impact It's the same old story with Mitchell, who has been listed as doubtful regularly of late but has missed his last 15 games. If he doesn't suit up, his next chance to do so would come against Texas Tech on Saturday, Feb. 28.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Iowa State visits Utah following Brown's 21-point performance

Utah hosts the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones after Terrence Brown scored 21 points in Utah's 73-71 loss to the UCF Knights
FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press
Milan Momcilovic - Can't get it going Momcilovic finished with five points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to BYU.
Impact Momcilovic was riddled with foul trouble and couldn't get anything going in the loss to BYU, recording his second-straight clunker, following up an eight-point outing against Houston with just five points on 1-for-5 shooting. Outside of his struggles against teams bearing the Cougar nickname, the junior sniper has been one of the most productive offensive weapons in the Big 12 and was averaging 19.6 points while connecting on 47.6-percent of his shots from deep during the 10-game stretch that had preceded his recent slump.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Joshua Jefferson - Struggling from field Jefferson accumulated 13 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 79-69 loss to BYU.
Impact Jefferson remains one of the top and most consistent overall players in the Big 12, though he's seen a drop in his scoring efficiency in recent games. The senior forward has reached double figures in every game this season but after averaging 17.2 points while shooting 50.0-percent from the floor and 40.9-percent from three across his first 23 games, he's seen those numbers dip to 12.0, 34.8 and 20.0 over the last four. Despite the recent scoring dip, he remains productive in all other facets, averaging 8.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 14 games against Big 12 competition.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Duke, Michigan Lead the Way; Houston Falls

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his latest men's college hoops rankings with Duke taking over the top spot after its big win over Michigan...
FEBRUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS
Men's College Basketball Rankings: Duke, Michigan Lead the Way; Houston Falls

AJ Dybantsa leads No. 23 BYU to 79-69 victory over No. 6 Iowa State

AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU beat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 on Saturday night for its first victory over a Top 10 opponent this season
FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press
Xzavion Mitchell - Doesn't suit up Saturday Mitchell (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss to BYU.
Impact Mitchell missed a 15th straight game after not suiting up in this loss to BYU. Mitchell's next chance to play will come against Utah on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Named Top Seed, Who Else Earned a 1-seed in March Madness Preliminary Rankings?

The NCAA selection committee released its preliminary rankings for the 2026 March Madness bracket.
FEBRUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS
Michigan Named Top Seed, Who Else Earned a 1-seed in March Madness Preliminary Rankings?
Xzavion Mitchell - Game-time call Saturday Mitchell (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Saturday's game against BYU.
Impact Mitchell has missed the last 14 games for the Cyclones. Even if he's tagged as a game-time call, he might not be available to play at all, as that's been the trend lately.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

How To Bet This Week in College Hoops: Arizona-Houston, Michigan-Duke, More

Check out what to know about the best games from this week's men's college basketball slate.
FEBRUARY 21 • FOX SPORTS
How To Bet This Week in College Hoops: Arizona-Houston, Michigan-Duke, More
T.J. Otzelberger Representing Iowa State on Prestigious Award Watchlist The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team has cemented its status as one of the best squads in the country. With a 23-3 record, they are...
FEBRUARY 21 • SI.COM
Xzavion Mitchell - Doubtful once again Mitchell (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against BYU.
Impact Mitchell has been carrying a doubtful tag for several weeks, but he hasn't played for a while. He has missed the Cyclones' last 14 games.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Basketball Odds: Best Bets for Michigan-Duke, Iowa State-BYU

The penultimate Saturday in February is packed with must-watch college hoops. Sammy P has you covered with his best bets.
FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS
2026 College Basketball Odds: Best Bets for Michigan-Duke, Iowa State-BYU
Houston's Updated Odds to Win NCAA Tournament After Loss to Iowa State Up until Tuesday's heartbreaking 70-67 loss to the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones, the No. 2 Houston Cougars had won six-straight games. Head coa...
FEBRUARY 19 • SI.COM

Men's College Hoops Spotlight: 7 Teams That Could Earn NCAA Tournament No. 1 Seeds

From Michigan to Houston, here's a deep dive into men's college basketball teams that could earn a top seed.
FEBRUARY 18 • FOX SPORTS
Men's College Hoops Spotlight: 7 Teams That Could Earn NCAA Tournament No. 1 Seeds

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: UConn Slips Again

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...
FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS
Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: UConn Slips Again

Men's Player of the Year Ladder: JT Toppin Moves Up, Keaton Wagler In the Mix

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen offers up his latest men's college basketball Player of the Year Ladder, highlighted by Duke's Cameron Boozer.
FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS
Men's Player of the Year Ladder: JT Toppin Moves Up, Keaton Wagler In the Mix

Last Night in College Basketball: New No. 2 Houston Was Already Upset

Houston let Iowa State come back and win, Iowa was impressive against Nebraska, Duke wrecked Syracuse, a 10-steal night and more from Monday...
FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in College Basketball: New No. 2 Houston Was Already Upset
SI:AM | Iowa State Prevails Against Houston in Matchup of Final Four Hopefuls in Ames Nate Heise’s clutch three-pointer helped the Cyclones rally from a 10-point deficit against their Big 12 rival.
FEBRUARY 17 • SI.COM

Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston

Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader an...
FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press
Tamin Lipsey - Gritty effort leads to pivotal win Lipsey notched nine points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 70-67 victory over Houston.
Impact Lipsey failed to reach double figures in scoring for the first time in seven games but it was the last of his eight boards off of an Iowa State missed free-throw with less than five seconds remaining that helped seal the signature win for the Cyclones. The rebounding total was one off a season high for the senior playmaker, who also added at least four assists for the 21st time in 23 games played this season. Lipsey continues to struggle from the line and from long range, now shooting just 64.0-percent from the stripe and 26.8-percent on his three-point attempts after going 3-for-6 and 0-for-3 respectively on Monday. Despite those struggles, Lipsey has excelled in all other facets this season and is averaging 12.2 points, 4.7 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals across 31.5 minutes through 13 conference games.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Nate Heise - Clutch three spurs signature win Heise chipped in 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Monday's 70-67 win over Houston.
Impact Heise helped spark Iowa State's second-consecutive win over a top-10 foe by draining all three of his attempts from long range, with none bigger than his go-ahead three with 1:17 remaining that gave the Cyclones the lead for good. The senior reserve, whose gritty performance included six boards, an assist and a steal, reached double figures in the scoring column for just the fourth time this season and the third time through 13 conference games. For the season, Heise is shooting just 31.8-percent from beyond the arc, though he has lifted that average to 37.1-percent against Big 12 competition after connecting on 40.9-percent last season.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Xzavion Mitchell - Doesn't play Monday Mitchell (undisclosed) didn't play in Monday's 70-67 win over Houston.
Impact Mitchell has missed the Cyclones' last 14 games despite being routinely listed as doubtful for the past few weeks. His next chance to play will come against BYU on Saturday, Feb. 21.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in College Basketball: Texas Tech Scores Upset Over Vulnerable Arizona

Texas Tech handed Arizona a second loss, South Carolina took down LSU, Michigan defeated Michigan State again, Marquette showed something ag...
FEBRUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in College Basketball: Texas Tech Scores Upset Over Vulnerable Arizona
Xzavion Mitchell - Game-time call Monday Mitchell (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game against Houston.
Impact Mitchell was initially listed as doubtful, and while his new designation may be encouraging, he's likely still trending toward sitting. The freshman has missed 13 straight games due to an unknown injury.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
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