Kurt Backes faced a dilemma that led to a tough decision, but it was one he said he had to make. Backes confirmed Tuesday that he will be leaving his position as volunteer assistant after three seasons with the University of Iowa wrestling program to pursue another career option. His last day on staff is May [...]

IOWA CITY — Iowa sent Iowa State a check for $609,775 earlier this year, the final payment under an old provision in the annual Cy-Hawk series. In 2008, the non-conference rivals agreed on a 10-year deal where through 2012, the host school paid the visitor 20 percent of gate receipts after taxes. Beginning in 2013 through [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS — Three years ago, Iowa State offered its fans a popular, familiar face as the new men’s basketball coach, and a blank slate beyond that. How would Fred Hoiberg, who had never coached at any level, be able to swim with the sharks of the Big 12 Conference and the rest of major-college [...]

 From Iowa State sports information: IRVING, Texas – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will play host to Auburn on Dec. 2, 2013 in the first season of the Big 12/SEC Challenge, announced today by the Big 12 Conference. The majority of the games are scheduled for December 2-6. ESPN will provide exclusive coverage of [...]

Former Iowa State guard Kerwin Okoro broke the news he would transfer on Twitter, and added another layer to it the same way. Okoro, a 6-5, 230-pound sophomore-to-be from New York City, Tweeted this Monday: “I’m a Scarlet Knight … #RutgersNation” ISU sports information spokesperson Mike Green confirmed Okoro had asked for and officially been [...]

If Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg chooses to opt out of his recent 10 year/$20 million contract, he’ll forfeit a lot less money if he leaves to join an NBA team. Exactly $1.5 million less. Iowa State released details of Hoiberg’s contract — reworked in late March — this week. His buyout clauses [...]

Former Iowa State basketball player and reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year Tyrus McGee Tuesday was charged with fourth degree theft. ISU police investigations captain Aaron DeLashmutt said Wednesday McGee admitted to taking about $220 that did not belong to him. Video surveillance at the Hawthorn Market and Cafe captured images of [...]

From Iowa State sports information: Christofferson Invited To World University Games Tryouts AMES, Iowa – Iowa State rising senior Hallie Christofferson has been invited to a tryout for the 2013 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team. Tryouts, which will feature 31 players, will be held May 16-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, [...]

From ISU sports information: NELSON LEADS IOWA STATE RUSH TO FIRST DAY BIG 12 TRACK LEAD WACO, Texas — Meaghan Nelson led an Iowa State Cardinal and Gold rush, as the Cyclone women went 1-2-4-6-7 in the 10,000 meters to give the Iowa Staters the first day lead at the Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track [...]