Connor Ferguson
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Connor Ferguson
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Editor at Always Race Day | writer for CycloneFanatic | every Friday's a holiday
𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡: 𝙉𝙤. 4 𝙐𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣 (10-1) 101, 𝙄𝙤𝙬𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 (9-4) 68

Iowa State needs to find a reset button of sorts before the start of Big 12 play, or this could turn into a long season. This team has looked like a night-and-day difference with the one that took Stanford to the ropes on the road last year.
December 18, 2024 at 3:39 AM
𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡/𝙊𝙏: 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙚 (10-0) 73, 𝙆-𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 (6-4) 70

The Bulldogs got out to a hot start and fended off Kansas State in overtime to remain undefeated on the year.

Mitch Mascari went 6-6 from deep in the first half, while Bennett_Stirtz cashed Drake's check late

Bulldogs start 10-0 and are 1/5 undefeated's
December 18, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Rough waters so far in Uncasville. Cyclones have got to find a reset before Big 12 play
December 18, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Four and a half minutes in and Drake is out to a 9-0 lead on K-State.

Ben McCollum's squad has Jerome Tang in a bind. Dogs are (still) playing great ball.
December 18, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Iowa State's confidence never wavered as it fought back to its first victory in Iowa City since 2014.

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Confidence never waivered for Iowa State in come-from-behind Cy-Hawk victory – CycloneFanatic.com
Iowa State Cyclones guard Curtis Jones (5) reacts after making a three-point shot against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. © Ju...
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December 13, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Just out here blue sky'n with @robwgray.bsky.social

How y'all feeling about the Cy-Hawk tonight?
December 13, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Almost that time.
December 12, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Going down to Dallas with Bill Seals and Rob G.

We're working on a Drake Football head coaching wishlist, and will take suggestions. #bluecy exclusive
December 6, 2024 at 6:08 PM
NOTEBOOK: In No. 6 Iowa State's 81-70 win over No. 5 Marquette,

-Nate Heise breaks out, locks down defensively
-Jefferson & Jackson show out
-Tamin Lipsey's status

My story from Hilton:

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NOTEBOOK: Heise breaks out & the bigs help close out No. 5 Marquette at Hilton – CycloneFanatic.com
Dec 4, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; The Iowa State Cyclones bench celebrates after Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) made a basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at James H. Hilton Colis...
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December 5, 2024 at 5:19 AM
This referee is yelling into the microphone louder than a disgruntled employee at a nursing home.
December 1, 2024 at 12:35 AM
According to a transfer portal tracking Twitter account (@CollegeFBPortal), K-State's leading wide receive, Jayce Brown, has entered the transfer portal.

He's 657 yards on 39 receptions this season.
November 29, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Keshon Gilbert might be the coldest dude to wear No. 10 since Ricky Rudd in the Tide car.
November 27, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Nojus Indrusaitis is not afraid to take the ball to the rim. Impressive stuff from the true freshman.
November 27, 2024 at 2:15 AM
I never thought I'd see an Iowa State crowd chant "Kill" repeatedly while the Cyclones wore fauxback uniforms in a game played in Maui but that is what we're seeing and it is magical. #ThankYouCBB
November 27, 2024 at 2:11 AM
I cannot overstate how good Dishon Jackson has been when he's on the floor tonight. Wow.
November 26, 2024 at 3:44 AM
An Auburn player just threw the ball off of Keshon Gilbert's head and is now at the line shooting free throws.

We have a major officiating problem in college basketball.
November 26, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Dylan Cardwell just obviously and emphatically embellished a foul call with minimal contact that was reviewed for over 60 seconds and then called a flagrant.

The massive officiating problem in college basketball continues.
November 26, 2024 at 3:21 AM
If Iowa State plays like that for the next 100 minutes, it will be No. 1 on Monday at noon.
November 26, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Reposted by Connor Ferguson
Hilton vibes in Maui #BlueCy
November 26, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Keshon Gilbert continues to surprise me and he probably shouldn't but at this point I'm ready to say he's elite.
November 26, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Helluva first game. If you're looking to learn more about these teams, check out our intern Jackson Pence's latest piece.

He eats and breathes college basketball. Really good stuff.

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Scouting the Maui Invitational – CycloneFanatic.com
Auburn Tigers center Dylan Cardwell (44) makes a post move on North Alabama Lions forward Corneilous Williams (3) as Auburn Tigers take on North Alabama Lions at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Mond...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Can y'all imagine a hockey ref hearing a complaint about a bad call he made, and then giving the other team a penalty shot?

Absolutely not, because it's ludicrous! The ref culture in Basketball has a problem!!
November 25, 2024 at 10:07 PM
UConn and Memphis coming down to the final moments on ESPN2.

Former Cyclone Tyrese Hunter has 17 and this dude named Dane Dainja (pronounced like danger) is going off. Fun game in the Maui opener.
November 25, 2024 at 9:09 PM
MONDAY MUSINGS

-Is this the biggest game in Jack Trice Stadium history?
-Big 12 Championship Scenarios
-Should the state's MBB programs play Drake and UNI?

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MONDAY MUSINGS: The biggest game in JTS history, Big 12 scenarios & MBB playing in-state games – CycloneFanatic.com
Nov 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) scores a touchdown against Utah Utes linebacker Johnathan Hall (3) during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles...
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November 25, 2024 at 7:12 PM