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Hoiberg turns Nebraska from laughingstock into Sweet 16 darling

OKLAHOMA CITY — Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the ...

Cyclones rush to the portal

AMES — Five members of the Iowa State women’s basketball team announced or were reported to be entering the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, one day after the Cyclones’ season ended, according to multiple reports. Junior forward Addy Brown announced on social media Tuesday that she plans ...

Iowa St. trio semifinalists for Naismith awards

ATLANTA — Iowa State men’s basketball seniors Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey and head coach T.J. Otzelberger have been named semifinalists for three of the Naismith Awards. Jefferson is a semifinalist for the Naismith National Player of the Year, while Lipsey is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. Otzelberger is a semifinalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year award. All three are among the 10 semifinalists for each. Jefferson, the fifth consensus All-American in program history, is the first player in Big 12 history to turn in ...

Folgueiras’ dream has Iowa in the Sweet 16

TAMPA, Fla. — Alvaro Folgueiras left Spain as a 16-year-old with a dream to play basketball in the United States. He made the biggest shot of his life in the national spotlight to eliminate the defending champions from the NCAA Tournament. On college basketball’s grandest stage and ...