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DAILY CLONE: 5 Offseason Wishlist Items (March 30, 2026)
On the first Daily Clone of the offseason, Jake Brend dives into five offseason wishlist items for Iowa State men's basketball. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Chicago recap, offseason preview (March 29, 2026)
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament coming to an end in Chicago. What’s next for Milan Momcilovic? What is their anticipation for Iowa State’s approach to the transfer portal this offseason? Plus, Arizona’s chances to win it all for the Big 12 and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Tennessee as season ends in the Sweet Sixteen
EChris Williams reacts to Iowa State's loss to Tennessee before looking at the big picture for the Cyclones, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Jefferson Update, Big Game Blake, Another Otzelberger Statement (March 26, 2026)
Joshua Jefferson is back on the practice court, T.J. Otzelberger provides an update on the game-time decision, Blake Buchanan explains the importance of him rising to the occasion, T.J. Otzelberger makes another statement. Jake Brend reports from the United Center, presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: T.J. Otzelberger's powerful statement, WBB transfers, and Sweet Sixteen weekend
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to T.J. Otzelberger's opening statement regarding job openings across the country. What's the latest on Joshua Jefferson? Women's basketball is seeing a mass exodus. Previewing the Sweet Sixteen and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Otzelberger Staying Put, Jefferson Health Update, Sweet 16 Experience, Jada Gone
T.J. Otzelberger debunks rumors on taking other jobs, a Joshua Jefferson health update, Tamin Lipsey & Milan Momcilovic share their Sweet 16 experiences and Jada Williams is transferring. Jake Brend has it all on the Daily Clone presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Otzelberger rumor season, WBB transfers, and Tennessee preview
Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the North Carolina job coming open as rumors swirl about the Tar Heels considering T.J. Otzelbeger. Several women's basketball players hit the portal this week. What does it mean for the future of Iowa State Basketball? Taking a deep-dive into the Tennessee matchup for the Cyclones and more. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Addy Brown & Others to the Portal, 3 Keys to Beating Tennessee, FB Pro Day (March 24, 2026)
Addy Brown and four other Cyclones are reportedly entering the transfer portal, what it means for the program. Jake Brend lays out his three biggest keys to Iowa State beating Tennessee in the Sweet 16 and gives an update from the 2026 Pro Day. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Cyclones headed to the Sweet 16
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap a fun weekend for the Iowa State Cyclones as they move on to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. The boys break down both games, the Joshua Jefferson injury, and look ahead to the Tennessee match-up coming up this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Why Jake Brend has Immense Belief in the Cyclones (March 23, 2026)
Jake Brend explains why he thinks Iowa State can advance to the Elite 8, regardless of Joshua Jefferson's injury status. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: How Sweet It Is
Brent Blum and Jake Brend react to Iowa State’s dominant win over Kentucky in the Round of 32, reflecting on Tamin Lipsey’s legacy and looking ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates Kentucky, heads to the Sweet Sixteen
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's huge win over Kentucky and where his head is at following a big first weekend for the Cyclones. Courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Syracuse to close the 2025-26 season
Lea Nelson and Jackson Pence react to Iowa State's first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State dominates Tennessee State, injury update on Joshua Jefferson
Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament win over Tennessee State before diving into the Joshua Jefferson injury, the Kentucky matchup, and more. Presented by Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: ISU's Favorite March Memories, Focusing on Tennessee State and CW's Top Five
While many Cyclones have experienced March Madness in all forms, Killyan Toure and Dominykas Pleta have not. Several Cyclones share their favorite March memories and the importance of staying present in the moment. Plus, Chris Williams gives five reasons Iowa State could make a Final 4. All of that and more with Jake Brend on the Daily Clone, presented by Wyffels Hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Jefferson Motivated, Lipsey Health Update, Crooks named All-American (March 18, 2026))
Iowa State arrives in St. Louis for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. T.J. Otzelberger shares an update on Tamin Lipsey's health status, he explains why Joshua Jefferson is motivated after being named a second team consensus All-American and Audi Crooks earns another honor. Jake Brend reports in St. Louis courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: In-depth on Tennessee State
Chris Williams & Brent Blum give an in-depth Blum on Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament matchup with Tennessee State. Plus, a closer look at Kentucky vs. Santa Clara and what that could possibly mean for Iowa State in the Round of 32. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: NCAA Championships Preview
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser preview this week's NCAA Wrestling National Championships in Cleveland. What are the expectations for Iowa State? Discussing the battle for second-place, Yonger Bastida's domination, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Jefferson AP All-American, Tennessee State Deep Dive, Lipsey Love Story (March 17, 2026)
Joshua Jefferson is an AP All-American and halfway to a consensus season, Jake Brend previews Tennessee State and a touching story on Tamin & Samantha's Lipsey love story. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: NCAA Tournament Preview Show
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview the NCAA Tournament for the Cyclones across men's basketball, women's basketball, and wrestling. What are realistic expectations? Discussing the potential for the postseason and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Bracket Breakdown, Otzelberger Confident and Battle-Tested (March 16, 2026)
Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State's draw in the Midwest region, T.J. Otzelberger explains the confidence he has in his group and Bill Fennelly reacts to Iowa State's draw in the Connecticut region. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: Big 12 Tournament Recap and NCAA Tournament Preview
Dylan Coon and Nigel Dyson recap Iowa State's week in Kansas City and look ahead to Iowa State's draw in the NCAA Tournament. The boys also talk about what matchups they like and what it will take for the Cyclones to have a successful March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Full analysis on Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze everything about Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament draw against Tennessee State. What would a Round of 32 matchup against Santa Clara or Kentucky look like? Then, breaking down the draws for Big 12 teams, as well as discussing the Iowa State women getting Syracuse with a possible date against UConn shortly after. All courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF REACTION: Iowa State Women draw 8-seed, will face Syracuse in UConn region
The CF crew reacts to the Iowa State Women's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF REACTION: Iowa State draws 2-seed in Midwest Region, will play Tennessee State
EThe CF Team reacts to Iowa State's NCAA Tournament draw, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State falls at the buzzer to No. 2 Arizona
The Cyclone Fanatic crew reacts to No. 7 Iowa State's 82-80 loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Arizona Preview, No More Glass Floor (March 13, 2026)
Jake Brend previews Iowa State's Big 12 Semifinal game against Arizona and breaks down Brett Yormark's decision to ditch the LED glass court. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State gets revenge on No. 16 Texas Tech
Chris Williams and Jake Brend react to Iowa State's big win over Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Texas Tech Preview, Seeking Revenge (March 11, 2026)
Jake Brend and Chris Williams preview Iowa State's Big 12 Quarterfinal matchup with Texas Tech and Tamin Lipsey talks about how Tech found success two weeks ago in Ames. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 7 Iowa State throttles Arizona State
Chris Williams reacts to No. 7 Iowa State blowing out Arizona State to kick off their stint in Kansas City, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Big 12 Tournament Time
EChris Williams and Brent Blum look ahead to Iowa State's week in Kansas City for the Big 12 Tournament, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let Him Cook: Recapping the ASU win and previewing the Big 12 Tournament
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's Senior Day win over Arizona State and look ahead to the rematch in Kansas City in the Big 12 Tournament. The guys also discuss Big 12 end-of-season awards and potential seeding in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: ASU Preview, JR Blount get HC Job, Playing on Glass Floor (March 10, 2026)
Jake Brend previews Iowa State vs Arizona State in the Big 12 Tournament, Tamin Lipsey and Jamarion Batemon share their thoughts on the glass floor, T.J. Otzelberger talks about JR Blount's head coaching opportunity. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Big 12 Tournament Preview Show
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray break down the Big 12 Tournament bracket and give their overall thoughts before Kansas City. How is Iowa State's draw? Discussing dark horses and more, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Big 12 Tournament Preview, Batemon's Comp, Wrestling onto NCAAs (March 9, 2026)
Jake Brend previews the Big 12 Tournament and talks about the significance of a good showing, T.J. Otzelberger compares Jamarion Batemon to a past Cyclone, Rocky Elam shares Kevin Dresser's advice and Brend breaks down where Cyclone women stand. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Williams & Blum: Senior Day to Remember, Back to Cyclone Basketball, Pollard to White House & More (March 8, 2026)
Jake Brend and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State's "get right" game against Arizona State and how they got back to playing their brand of basketball. Plus, it was a Senior Day to remember for Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise. Brend & Blum preview the Big 12 Tournament, break down Jamie Pollard's White House Visit, update where the Cyclone women stand heading into the NCAA Tournament, react to Yonger Bastida & Rocky Elam's Big 12 Championships and a whole lot more. Presented by Mechdyne in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CW Thoughts: Big picture on the season, looking ahead to Madness
Chris Williams has complete thoughts on Iowa State’s season ending win over Arizona State, the regular season as a whole, and his confidence level heading into the Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State closes regular season with blowout over Arizona State
Jake Brend reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's victory over Arizona State on Senior Day, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Tamin Lipsey's Senior Day, Early Exit in KC
On Friday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, Tamin Lipsey and T.J. Otzelberger preview an emotional senior day, reflecting on Lipsey's career to this point. Otzelberger also shares more about Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise ahead of their final game at Hilton Coliseum while reflecting on the Arizona loss. Plus, Bill Fennelly talks about Iowa State's issues during their early loss in Kansas City. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State falls to Arizona State, bows out of Big 12 Tournament
Jake Brend and Jackson Pence react to Iowa State's first-round loss to Arizona State at the Big 12 Tournament, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beat Reporters: Iowa State's gymnastics decision, Tamin moments, and Big 12 Tournament time
Aiden Wyatt takes Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray through Iowa State's decision to discontinue its women's gymnastics program. How did they get here, and what's next? Tamin Lipsey's last game at Hilton looms. It's officially conference tournament season and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Thoughts on Gymnastics, Big 12 Tournament Scenarios
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the news of Iowa State deciding to cut the women's gymnastics program. What does this mean for the future of Iowa State and college athletics? Breaking down a wild week in the Big 12 and possible scenarios for Kansas City. Presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let Him Cook: How can the Cyclones get right?
EDylan Coon and Nigel Dyson break down Iowa State's struggles down the stretch. The boys also look back at the Texas Tech and Arizona losses before previewing Senior Day against Arizona State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Analyzing the fix for Cyclone hoops, women's gymnastics cut
On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he analyzes what the fix is for Iowa State basketball as they are in a shooting slump. Is their a progression to the mean coming? Plus, Brend shares the latest on the discontinuation of the women's gymnastics program. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 6 Iowa State can't keep up with No. 2 Arizona
Chris Williams reacts to No. 6 Iowa State's loss to No. 2 Arizona, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAILY CLONE: Arizona Preview, Big 12 Tournament Scenarios, Audi's Big Sunday, Houston Cyclones
On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend previews Arizona, breaks down Big 12 Tournament tiebreaker scenarios, shares about Audi Crooks' historic day and talks about David Montgomery being on the move. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Stuidos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: Iowa State wins regular-season finale at Kansas State
Lea Nelson and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's win over Kansas State, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams & Blum: Cyclones aren’t dead; nod to Ejim
How big of a deal is Iowa State’s loss to Texas Tech? Well, pretty big. But Chris Williams & Brent Blum are here to give perspective on the coming weeks. A massive road test at Arizona looms on Monday. The guys also discuss Melvin Ejim’s jersey being retired and more, all presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reaction Time: Bastida’s Final Bow, Big 12 Allocations & March Positioning
Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser recap Iowa State’s final dual of the season, which featured an unconventional start at 197 pounds and carried plenty of storylines from start to finish. They break down the highlights from the night, the emotion surrounding Yonger Bastida’s final home dual, and what his impact has meant to this program. Plus, a deep dive into Big 12 allocations, coaches' rankings, and RPI. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CF POSTGAME: No. 4 Iowa State can't dig out of hole, falls to No. 16 Texas Tech
Chris Williams reacts to No. 4 Iowa State's loss to No. 16 Texas Tech, courtesy of Karl Auto Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices