Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball News

Last week, we talked about some college basketball players who've underachieved to start the 2013-14 season.

AMES, Ia. -- Temper those lofty Fred Hoiberg basketball team projections until we see how the Cyclones do against talented big players -- big fellows more skilled than what they faced at home against Michigan and at Brigham Young a while back.

Shabazz Napier is the top player on No. 12 Connecticut and is one of the most clutch players in the nation.

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It's been seven days since Iowa State last took to the hardwood. Far too long if you ask me.

Fred Hoiberg's text message alert beeped a day or so after his Iowa State basketball team won at Brigham Young.

Friday's duel between Duke's Jabari Parker and Arizona's Aaron Gordon lived up to its billing, and NCAA basketball fans have plenty more like it in store.

AMES, Iowa - Another big win preceded another jump in the AP top 25 for the Iowa State men's basketball team.

Kansas City police are investigating the shooting death of a man Monday inside a duplex in the 2400 block of Euclid Avenue.

Show of hands here; who had Iowa State getting out to a 4-0 start? Anyone? Anybody? If your hand is up right now, put it down.

The Iowa State Cyclones will finish off their November schedule on Monday when they host the UMKC Kangaroos in non- conference action at the Hilton Coliseum.

Melvin Ejim and DeAndre Kane both contributed 21 points as the No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones edge the BYU Cougars, 90-88, at Mariott Center.

It did not look good for Michigan in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The same old weaknesses popped up for Michigan that have been prevalent for years.

Iowa State guard DeAndre Kane retreated to the locker room, ejected from Wednesday's wild 90-88 win at BYU for a flagrant foul committed with 3:28 left.

With 3:28 remaining in Wednesday night's matchup with No. 21 Iowa State, BYU freshman forward Eric Mika was injured when DeAndre Kane swiped at the basketball and ended up striking Mika in the face.

Iowa State has had as good a run as any team in Div. I men's college basketball this week.

Harvard unbeaten countdown: The Crimson are now 4-0 after consecutive takedowns of Howard and Bryant.

The 76ers waived former No. 1 overall draft pick Kwame Brown and Darius Morris and signed Elliot Williams and Lorenzo Brown on After nearly a century based at 215 Loockerman Street, Simon's Bridal Shoppe will close its doors the middle of next month.

Melvin Ejim and DeAndre Kane both contributed 21 points as the No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones edge the BYU Cougars, 90-88, at Mariott Center.

BYU's Tyler Haws is stopped by Weber State's Jordan Richardson as BYU and Weber State play Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 in the Marriott Center in Provo.