Listening to Juicy Wiggle (which I like), why does KSU use Wabash Cannonball? Nothing to do with Kansas at all. Maybe someone can inform me, inquiring minds want to know.

The 2013-2014 Cyclones were legit National Championship contenders before Georges Niang broke his ankle in the tournament. This is not hyperbole. They were led by All-American Melvin Ejim and and arguably the most impactful transfer in the history of the program, All-American Deandre Kane. Other notable players were future pro (but redshirting) Abdel Nader, future pro Monte Morris, and future pro Naz Long, future pro Matt Thomas. And again, the greatest 4 year player of all-time, future pro Georges Niang.

An offensive juggernaut.

Who's winning?

When you think about how great this season has gone, you really need to look at a few things too:

We held a scholarship and were hoping/expecting AJ Green to come. Last minute, he didn't.
We were expecting Williiams to start at the 1, and due to a terrible injury he's unavailable.
We have gone with Lipsey, a true freshman PG, starting from day one.

Kunc got hurt right before conference play and hasn't played a minute.


Considering all of this, and to be sitting in 1st after 8 games, is truly remarkable. Massive credit to the staff, players, everybody. The amount of grit this team has displayed has been incredible. There is still a lot of season left and all of the teams goals are ahead of them and they can do great things. But this is a year where it would have been easy for things to get sideways. It is a year where there have been a lot of opportunities to hang their heads. They have continued to push through. I don't know where this team stacks up historically but this might be the most proud of a group I've ever been. They never day a day off. They never take a play off. Great job.

Best league in the country is going to beat up on each other every week. How many losses does the Champion have at the end of the season? I think 13-5 gets you a share of the title.

Who: No. 18 Iowa State (13-4, 5-2 Big 12) at TCU (6-12, 0-7 Big 12)
Where: Schollmaier Arena – Fort Worth, Texas
When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 – 6:30 p.m.

The Links
WATCH: Big 12 Now
PxP: John Liddle
Analyst: Janice Dziuk

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf
Analyst: Brett Cooper

STATS: LIVE STATS

IOWA STATE GAME NOTES (PDF) | TCU GAME NOTES (PDF)

PROJECTED STARTERS

BIG 12 STANDINGS
Oklahoma (6-1)
Iowa State (5-2)
Texas (5-2)
Baylor (4-3)
West Virginia (4-3)
Kansas (3-4)
Oklahoma State (3-4)
Texas Tech (3-4)
Kansas State (2-5)
TCU (0-7)

BIG 12 SCHEDULE - Wed., Jan. 25
6:30 - Iowa State at TCU (ESPN+)
6:30 - Kansas State at Oklahoma State (ESPN+)
7:00 - Oklahoma at Texas (LHN)
open: Baylor, Kansas, Texas Tech, West Virginia

Here you go.

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Can we get one of those punching machines that you see how hard you can hit at arcades for T.J.? Imagine him walking out for his intro as the crowd roars in anticipation as he rolls up to the bag and just smokes that thing! Place would erupt lol

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Enjoy. Wild one!

As one of the best guards not just in the Big 12, but in the entire country.

Also a couple shoutouts are in order:

1. Holmes for having a big game when Grill couldn’t be anything more than a decoy for most of the night.
2. Grill for being the toughest SOB on the floor tonight and hitting a big shot even with his back injury.

1. Iowa State
2. Purple?
3-10: Lesser teams.

That's, like, good.

1. Tang

I upgraded mine and don't want them to go to waste. Free to any Cyclone fan. Must tell me your story… who you are and why you’re going.

2seats, Upper Corner section closest to court, 2/3 way up.

Section 231 row 13 (3/4s of the way up)
$80 total (both tickets) OBO. Selling together.

The voices are going to be recast, but I can't imagine it'll be the same. . But in light of the charges against him, I think that was the only way AS could handle it.

2 upper level/ top row free tickets for the game tonight for Cyclone fans.

Not for resale.

Pm me if interested.

Addyson Brown, W Signed with: Iowa State | 2023 espnw 100 ranking: 31 Derby HS (Kansas)

Brown is a utility forward who can fill any hole on the floor. A physical rebounder who can stretch the floor to the 3, she is one of those players that is somewhat position-less. Defensively, Brown can guard from the perimeter to an inside post player, something she was tasked to do all summer with her club squad. The most outstanding quality of her game may be her passing -- her teams can run the offense through her and she is often the best decision-maker on the floor. She will grab a rebound and ignite the break or throw a touchdown-like outlet pass to a teammate running the floor. Over the past year, she has gotten more aggressive offensively, and it has taken her game to a new level. She led her Team Lex squad this summer to the adidas 3SSB championship. Her sister, Kennedy, was a 2019 McDonald's All American and plays for Duke. The Iowa State signee is averaging 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists while shooting 55% from the field this season. (edited)

Congratulations Omaha!!!
Omaha Biliew, PF, Waukee (Iowa.) High

Recruitment: Signed with Iowa State.

247Sports ranking: 14.

The skinny: Headed to play in nearby Ames, Biliew is one of the most athletic forwards in all of America. A key member of MoKan Elite’s Peach Jam winning squad during the summer, the 6-foot-8 forward is among the most versatile and dangerous defenders in the class and is the marquee member of a top 10 class headed to Ames next season.

Worse than a kick in the nuts?

All,
Similar to last week, due to the MBB game, we are delaying this week's On That Note until tomorrow night.
So hold on to those thoughts...
Your host this week,
MeanDean

After the SEC Challenge the Big 12 starts the second go round of conference play - everyone has played everyone else once and they start seeing each other again. Here is the lineup of games that week with current conference records:

Mon 30 JAN
ISU (5-2) @ TTU (0-7) *
BU (5-3) @ UT (5-2)

Tue 31 JAN
KSU (6-1) @ KU (5-3)
WVU (1-6) @ TCU (5-3) *

Wed 01 FEB
OSU (3-4) @ OU (2-5)

Sat 04 FEB
KU (5-3) @ ISU (5-2)
TTU (0-7) @ BU (5-3) *
TCU (5-3) @ OSU (3-4)
UT (5-2) @ KSU (6-1)
OU (2-5) @ WVU (1-6)

That's 10 games and only 3 of them (marked with an *) aren't matchups between teams at least within a game and a half of each other. Included in that is Bedlam, Sunflower Showdown, KU at Hilton and BU in Austin. It looks to be a hell of a week of basketball!

Can't make it to the game tonight. I have three tickets row 4 sec 212. Free to any ISU students.
No scalpers, please.

This is sold.


Section 131, row 12, seat 8
$75.
PayPal or Venmo.
This section is across from the home bench.
Payment and transfer need to be complete by 4 p.m. today.