Tamin Lipsey - College Basketball News & Rumors

Game-time decision Wednesday Lipsey (groin) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game Alcorn State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Iowa State will push Lipsey's availability for at least a few more hours as the team prepares for Alcorn State. Though the Cyclones' upcoming opponent may be easily defeated without him, they provide him a tune-up before their big clash with Purdue on Saturday. In his absence, Nate Heise has started, and that is expected to remain under a Lipsey absence and despite the former recently struggling against Syracuse in Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day, will be evaluated Iowa State's head coach T.J. Otzelberger recently announced that Lipsey (groin) is day-to-day and will be evaluated Tuesday afternoon, Cyclone Fanatic reports.

Impact Lipsey's latest update indicates that he may not be out for multiple games. "He's [Lipsey is] trending in the right direction," Otzelberger recently announced. "I don't know what that means. We don't want him to feel any pressure to play." The announcement indicates that while questionable, Lipsey may be available for Wednesday's game against Alcorn State.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss multiple more games Head coach TJ Otzelberger said Wednesday that Iowa State could hold Lipsey out of the next couple of games to make sure Lipsey is 100 percent before returning, Jeff Goodman of TheF...

Impact Otzelberger said the move is out of caution, and that the Cyclones want to be sure their star guard is fully recovered before pushing him back into game action. Lipsey dealt with a groin injury for parts of the 2024-25 season, though it's unclear if the two injuries are to the same groin. Iowa State's next chance to play is Dec. 3 against Alcorn State. After that, they face Purdue on Dec. 6 and Iowa on Dec. 11. If Lipsey can't suit up for any of the three contests, Nate Hiese and Jamarion Batemon could handle more minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones and the Syracuse Orange play in Las Vegas, Nevada

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Syracuse Orange at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Not participating in warmups Lipsey (groin) isn't participating in pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's game against Syracuse, Eugene Rapay of The Journal News reports.

Impact Lipsey suffered a groin injury in Iowa State's first game at the Players Era Festival, and it looks like the star guard will miss Wednesday's tournament finale. Lipsey's next chance to play will come Dec. 3 against Alcorn State. Nate Heise will likely draw the start in Lipsey's place.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Wednesday Lipsey (groin) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Syracuse at Las Vegas, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact For a second straight game in Las Vegas, Iowa State will push Lipsey's injury status until the start of the team's upcoming game. The last time he was a game-time decision came in the same Players Era Festival tournament that the Cyclones are still partaking in. The GTD came against Creighton, and Lipsey did not start, with his team opting to rest him and start Nate Heise instead. Heise responded strongly by logging six assists, five rebounds and three steals.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Killyan Toure scores 20 points to lead No. 15 Iowa State past Creighton, 78-60

Freshman Killyan Toure scored a career-high 20 points and No. 15 Iowa State beat Creighton 78-60 in the second round of the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains day-to-day Lipsey (groin) is day-to-day after sitting out Iowa State's win over Creighton on Tuesday, per Eugene Rapay of The Journal News.

Impact Lipsey's groin injury apparently isn't all that severe, as the decision to sit him against the Bluejays reportedly wasn't made until Tuesday morning. He remains firmly questionable as he works through his ailment, but it's an overall positive update for the point guard. He'll look to return Wednesday in game three of the Players Era Festival.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Creighton Lipsey (groin) isn't available against Creighton on Tuesday in the Players Era Festival, per Eugene Rapay of The Journal News.

Impact Lipsey was initially reported to be a game-time decision against the Bluejays, but about an hour away from tip off in Las Vegas, the star point guard has been ruled out. This should mean more minutes for Nate Heise and Jamarion Batemon, but it's also a big loss for the Cyclones as Lipsey is off to a scorching hot start this season, averaging 18.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

True game-time call vs. Creighton Lipsey (groin) will be a true game-time decision for Iowa State's clash with Creighton in the Players Era Festival, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lipsey was hurt in the Cyclones' one-point win over St. John's on Monday late in the game, sustaining a groin injury and leaving the contest, not to return. It's early, but the senior guard is in the midst of a career year, averaging 18.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. However, he remains a question mark for Tuesday night against the Bluejays.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Iowa State remains unbeaten with 83-82 victory over No. 14 St. John's in Players Era tourney

Milan Momcilovic scored a game-high 23 points and No. 15 Iowa State defeated No. 14 St. John’s 83-82 on Monday in the Players Era tournament

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers injury late in win Lipsey registered 16 points (5-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 83-82 victory over St. John's.

Impact Per Brian Rauf of Basket Under Review, Lipsey exited Monday's game with two minutes left due to an apparent groin injury. He did not return. The veteran guard battled a groin injury during portions of the 2024-25 season, and more recently, he sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in September. The Cyclones are on a quick turnaround at the Players Era Festival, and Lipsey's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Creighton.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey guide No. 16 Iowa St. past Stonehill Deadspin | Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey guide No. 16 Iowa St. past Stonehill

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jefferson and Lipsey lead No. 16 Iowa State to 96-57 win over Stonehill

Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey scored 23 points apiece and No. 16 Iowa State pulled away late in the first half of a 96-57 win over Stonehill

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tops 20 again Lipsey recorded 23 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 96-57 victory over Stonehill.

Impact Lipsey followed up a 25 points effort by scoring 23 on 9-of-15 shooting from the floor. The playmaker added four assists and two steals while matching a season high with six boards. Lipsey finished the offseason with a knee issue but has shown no ill-effects from the injury through four games, averaging 19.0 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 boards and a Big 12-leading 3.8 steals across 30.5 minutes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Top 25 roundup: Tamin Lipsey, No. 16 Iowa St. handle Mississippi St. Deadspin | Top 25 roundup: Tamin Lipsey, No. 16 Iowa St. handle Mississippi St.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 16 Iowa State's swarming defense hampers Mississippi State Tamin Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points, Joshua Jefferson added 18 points and No.16 Iowa State beat Mississippi State 96-80 on Monday ni...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lipsey's 2nd-half scoring lifts No. 16 Iowa State past Mississippi State 96-80 at Sanford Pentagon

Tamin Lipsey scored 14 of his 25 points in the second half to lead No. 16 Iowa State to a 96-80 win over Mississippi State on Monday night in a neutral-site game that was the 100th...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominates with career night Lipsey racked up 25 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, six assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 96-80 victory over Mississippi State.

Impact Lipsey posted a career high in scoring while also contributing his usual output as a ball distributor and elite defender. The senior guard saw his numbers take a dip across the board last season after a breakout sophomore campaign but he is on fire to start this season and has performed as the best two-way point guard in the country to this point. Through three games, the star floor general is already on pace to set career-best marks in scoring, assists and steals, having shot 56.8-percent from the floor while averaging 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 4.3 thefts across 30.7 minutes.

NOVEMBER 10, 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

Disruptive force on defense Lipsey contributed 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and five steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 102-62 victory over Grambling State.

Impact Lipsey has lived up to his billing as one of the most disruptive guards in the country, recording five thefts for the second-consecutive game. The senior point guard who has started all 105 games in which he has played for his hometown school suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in late September but has been at his best through the first two games, averaging 14.0 points, 5.0 boards and 5.5 assists to go along with his elite work on the defensive end.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Tamin Lipsey 'cherishing it all' as No. 16 Iowa State prepares for Grambling Deadspin | Tamin Lipsey 'cherishing it all' as No. 16 Iowa State prepares for Grambling

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Momcilovic's career-high 29 points lift No. 16 Cyclones past Fairleigh Dickinson 88-50

Milan Momcilovic made seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 29 points as Iowa State beat Fairleigh Dickinson 88-50 for the Cyclones’ fourth consecutive home-opening win...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Healthy for season opener Lipsey (knee) is in the starting lineup for Monday's season opener against Fairleigh-Dickinson, Alex Busse of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lipsey suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain back in September, and he was projected to miss the beginning of this season. The starting point guard has luckily gotten healthy quicker than expected. He's coming off back-to-back seasons with at least 30 starts, double-digit points per game and multiple steals per game. He should be one of the focal points of the Cyclones' game plans this campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking available for season opener Lipsey (knee) is expected to be available for Monday's game against Fairleigh-Dickinson, Jeff Goodman of On3.com reports.

Impact Lipsey was expected to be cleared before Monday's game, but his clearance did not guarantee Iowa State would use him. By being available, ISU can use Lipsey, so it looks more likely that the Cyclones will use him during their upcoming game. Ideally, there will be a clearer update on Lipsey's availability by Monday, and the team's Thursday practice will serve as a benchmark to determine where he is at.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones and the Syracuse Orange play in Las Vegas, Nevada

Killyan Toure scores 20 points to lead No. 15 Iowa State past Creighton, 78-60

No. 15 Iowa State remains unbeaten with 83-82 victory over No. 14 St. John's in Players Era tourney

Jefferson and Lipsey lead No. 16 Iowa State to 96-57 win over Stonehill

Lipsey's 2nd-half scoring lifts No. 16 Iowa State past Mississippi State 96-80 at Sanford Pentagon

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

Momcilovic's career-high 29 points lift No. 16 Cyclones past Fairleigh Dickinson 88-50