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Editor’s note: Our sister publication at Business Publications Corp., dsm Magazine, has been busy reporting on arts and entertainment news as usual. But coronavirus has made arts and entertainment in Des Moines anything but usual. The team has stepped up its coverage to offer new products that show the wide range of the pandemic’s effect on cultural initiatives, while also providing coverage – like food stories – to give us all an outlet of relief.
Monté Morris leaves legacy as he moves onto his next chapter
MILWAUKEE — The Cyclones didn't just see the end of four of their most illustrious seniors' career Saturday night. They said goodbye to perhaps the greatest point guard in program history. Monté Morris, Iowa State’s all-time assists and steals record holder, will likely see his jersey hang in the Hilton Coliseum rafters when all is said and done.
Naz Mitrou-Long on honoring fallen former teammate: "That was everything"
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — While confetti covered the hardwood and celebratory music blared over the loudspeaker at the Sprint Center on Saturday night, senior Naz Mitrou-Long took a moment to answer. The Cyclones had just won their third Big 12 Tournament title in four years, but Mitrou-Long's mind wandered to the past.
Iowa State moves into Big 12 Championship finals
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — For a team that seems to make every game a close affair, the Cyclones made things look easy Friday night. Iowa State (22-10, 12-6 Big 12) dominated TCU (19-15, 6-12) from start to finish and handily grabbed a 84-63 victory at the Sprint Center to move into the Big 12 Championship for the third time in four years. Iowa State forward Deonte Burton led the way for the Cyclones early on. He scored the first four points for his squad and had nine points in the first five minutes.
Iowa State's loss caps off historic era
MILWAUKEE — The Cyclones went out in the same fashion that defined them for the past six years. What characterized this group of seniors — Naz Mitrou-Long, Matt Thomas and Monté Morris and, for the last two seasons, Deonte Burton — was resiliency. The winningest class in school history created a culture of comebacks, dating all the way back to 2014, when Mitrou-Long hit a 3-pointer to tie a game against Oklahoma State, leading to a triple-overtime victory.
Nevada star Cameron Oliver not a stranger to Solomon Young
MILWAUKEE — It took two years and more than 2,000 miles, but two Sacramento high school rivals will have the chance to play again. When No. 5 Iowa State (23-10, 12-6 Big 12) takes on No. 12 Nevada (28-6, 14-4 Mountain West) on Thursday in the Bradley Center, Solomon Young and Cameron Oliver will have the Sacramento basketball community tuning in.
Iowa State's late comeback fall short, ending season
MILWAUKEE — The Cyclones overcame a lot to get the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament, but they couldn't get past the Big Ten regular season champions, even after a huge late-game comeback. No. 5 Iowa State (24-11, 12-16 Big 12) fell to No. 4 Purdue (27-7, 14-4 Big Ten) 80-76 at the Bradley Center on Saturday night after eliminating a double-digit halftime deficit. The loss ended the collegiate careers of one of the best senior trios in the history of the program.
Monté Morris ready to take it up a level at NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE — If his Twitter name didn't give it away already, Iowa State point guard Monté Morris has a flare for the big stage. Morris, who is "BigGame" on Twitter, will have another chance to live up to that name Thursday night, when No. 5 Iowa State (23-10, 12-6 Big 12) takes on No. 12 Nevada (28-6, 14-4 Mountain West) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Bradley Center. VIDEO Not that he needs another chance. Morris has put up some of his best games when the spotlight shines on him.
Iowa State's hot streak comes in different fashion
MILWAUKEE — This Iowa State basketball team has been playing differently than in year's past. It's not just the wins that keep piling up — 10 in the team's last 11 games. It's not the wealth of experience, although that has been a big factor. It's how they've been winning games. Since a loss to Texas on Feb. 7, the Cyclones have led in 70.95 percent of game time. They've trailed about 20 percent of the time. VIDEO In other words, they spend the majority of time in the lead.
Solomon Young's lax nature leads to success in postseason
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Solomon Young is hardly fazed. Even on the national stage Friday night, when Iowa State (22-10, 12-6 Big 12) stomped TCU (19-15, 6-12) 84-63 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Championship at the Sprint Center, Young was relaxed. It showed in his play. VIDEO Young, the team's emerging forward, neared a double-double, collecting nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks in his 30 minutes on the court. He had three of those blocks in the first five minutes of the game.
Senior trio sits on the verge of history
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The senior trio of Naz Mitrou-Long, Monté Morris and Matt Thomas will forever live in Iowa State basketball lore, but they are on the verge of adding another accolade to their legacy. The three seniors — who are one win away from tying the winningest class in Iowa State history — will go for their third Big 12 Championship at 5 p.m. Saturday against No. 2 West Virginia (25-7, 12-6 Big 12) at the Sprint Center.
Prohm family welcomes newborn daughter
Iowa State coach Steve Prohm and his wife Katie celebrated the birth of their daughter Frances on Tuesday. +1 Katie Prohm, Iowa State coach Steve Prohm's wife, sits with their son, Cass, during Iowa State's game against Oklahoma at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma, on Jan. 21, 2017. Iowa State beat the Sooners 92-87 in double overtime. Ryan Young/Iowa State Daily It's the second addition to the family.
Late-season turnaround leads Iowa State to Big 12 Championship
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The Cyclones were as close to rock bottom as they could get. Coming off two straight losses — one to Vanderbilt on the road and another to West Virginia at Hilton Coliseum — Iowa State was flailing. It sat at 4-4 in the Big 12 and 13-8 overall. There was a road game against Kansas coming up, a game that almost never results in a victory. Coach Steve Prohm even admitted he had doubts about the NCAA Tournament.
A Mother's Love | Iowa State Hoops | ISDHoops.com
Deonte also remembered how she bounced back from that event. At that point, Barbara weighed about 160 pounds, a dramatic reduction from her previous frame. During Deonte’s senior year, Barbara was in remission. She was walking every day, eating healthy and seemed to be in good spirits. She was back to the old Barbara. Between the continuing chemotherapy, she continued to attend Deonte’s games.
Notebook: Iowa State arrives in Milwaukee for NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE — While the Cyclones were studying film Monday on Nevada, their first round opponent, they found a striking resemblance. Nevada's play looked a whole lot like Iowa State's. The 12-seeded Wolf Pack (28-6, 14-4 Mountain West) likes to shoot the 3-point ball, averaging 9.2 3-point makes per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. It also sits 34th in offensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com, which is 21 spots below 5-seeded Iowa State (23-10, 12-6 Big 12).
Iowa State President Steven Leath says he feels Big 12 expansion "less likely"
Iowa State President Steven Leath took a turn in his view on Big 12 expansion in a meeting with Iowa State Daily editors Friday morning, saying he felt it was "less likely." Leath added he won't know the chances for expansion until the Big 12 Board of Directors convene later in October, but he felt they were "smaller." "There’s obviously some very different opinions among different schools," Leath said. "I think when we get into a room [later in October] and talk about it, we’ll figure it out.
ISU football not in "panic mode" after major injury to offensive lineman Jake Campos
The offensive line is a concern that ISU football fans know all too well. It was no different going into 2016 fall camp, with only one starter returning from last season's offensive line. But that depth — or lack thereof — took a major blow over the weekend. Right tackle Jake Campos, the only returning starter up front, may miss the rest of the season after suffering a leg fracture during Sunday's scrimmage.
Rookie left-hander Matt Strahm emerges as reliable option out of Royals’ bullpen
It has been an odd season for the Royals’ bullpen.Once a pinnacle of success for a team that made a run at the 2014 World Series and returned to win in 2015, the lights-out Royals bullpen of seasons’ past hasn’t seen that same success carry over through the summer months of the 2016 season.Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman was just another reminder.
Royals manager Ned Yost moves hot-hitting Paulo Orlando to the leadoff spot
Royals manager Ned Yost’s professional persona isn’t defined by a constant tinkering and toying with his batting order.But before Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium, Yost filled out his lineup card with someone other than shortstop Alcides Escobar in the leadoff spot for just the 29th time this season.Yost penciled in outfielder Paulo Orlando atop the lineup, giving Orlando his first start there this season.
Chiefs’ Dave Toub: Sorry, Devin Hester; Tyreek Hill is fastest guy I’ve ever coached
Speedy rookie Tyreek Hill has dominated the sideline chatter during the first two weeks of training camp.The talk is certainly warranted. On the Chiefs’ first preseason depth chart, released Saturday, he was slotted as the starting punt returner and the third-string Z-receiver. Hill’s impressive performance is no surprise, given his blazing speed. He was an All-American sprinter at Oklahoma State and ran a 9.90-second time in the 100 meters.How fast is he in pads?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith likes team's depth at wide receiver
Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith doesn’t worry much about who he will throw the ball to this season.He looks downfield and on the sidelines and sees names like Jeremy Maclin, Albert Wilson and Chris Conley mixed in with promising rookies like Tyreek Hill and De’Anthony Thomas. And the talent isn’t limited to those in the starting spots.“The thing that jumps out at me right away — and it’s on film — is just how deep (the receiver group) is,” Smith said after training camp Monday.
Wesley Bryan achieves dream of making PGA Tour with win at Web.com’s Digital Ally Open
Wesley Bryan couldn’t even imagine it. Just nine months ago, Bryan was making trick-shot golf videos on YouTube with his brother and occasionally competing in tournaments. He wasn’t putting in enough practice, and he surely wasn’t doing enough to climb up the golf ladder.It wasn’t where Bryan wanted to be. He wanted to be on the PGA Tour, where every golfers’ dream lies. But with a wife in school, he had to find a way to put food on the table, he said.
Wesley Bryan takes lead in Web.com golf tournament in Overland Park
Wesley Bryan’s exit out of the scoring tent Saturday was met by a group of children, clamoring for any autographed merchandise they could get their hands on.Bryan, the Web.com Tour’s money leader, happily obliged, handing out a handful of signed balls and a couple of gloves. He was in a good mood, and it was no surprise.He leads through three rounds at the Digital Ally Open at Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate after shooting a 6-under 65 and finishing with an overall score of 16-under 197.
Royals left-hander Mike Minor nearing a rehab assignment
Royals left-hander Mike Minor may be around to help the struggling Royals rotation down the stretch. Minor threw another bullpen session Tuesday, his third since a setback in his surgically repaired throwing shoulder in late June. It was a 36-pitch affair that left him and manager Ned Yost feeling positive.Maybe even positive enough to get him back into game action. “It looked like (he was ready) to me,” Yost said.
T-Bones players keep big-league hopes alive in independent baseball
Nate Tenbrink believes if it wasn’t for injuries, he would’ve made it the major leagues. In 2014, as a third baseman in the Seattle Mariners organization, he was fielding ground balls with the Mariners’ star second baseman Robinson Cano. While getting in position to field a grounder, he felt a pull in his back.
Former ISU players impressed with Matt Campbell
About a week after coach Matt Campbell was hired at Iowa State, he called former ISU quarterback Sage Rosenfels.Campbell was particularly interested in the history of the football program. Who better to ask than one of the better quarterbacks in the Dan McCarney era of ISU football? "I think he really wanted to learn, 'What's the history of Iowa State football?'" Rosenfels said. "'What is the history of the program?' So I tried to lay out that for him. I tried to lay out what the situation was.
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