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Alec Busse

20 days

Matt Campbell has cemented himself as the greatest coach in Iowa State history:

Iowa State's greatest coach Matt Campbell cements himself forever

Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell has cemented himself as the greatest coach in Iowa State football history following the Cyclone's victory over Houston on Saturday night

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Tonight, after winning a B1G Championship, Brandin Podziemski asked a SFC maintenance man if he wanted help picking up the confetti on the court while he shoots. Brad Underwood talks a lot about worth ethic and “character over characters.” He may have found one in Podziemski.

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The 2024-25 Iowa State Men’s Basketball team:

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Otzelberger on recruiting the portal: We tell transfers to not come here if you're not ready for this. If you're not ready to be held accountable, go somewhere else and we'll play against you.

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Taylor Mouser said former ISU OC Nate Scheelhaase sends him things the LA Rams are doing offensively to help Iowa State. Scheelhaase was the OC a year ago and took a role on the Sean McVay coaching staff this past season.

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Keyonte Johnson who went into cardiac arrest in 2020 on Bill's safety Damar Hamlin: I know what he and his family are going through. I'm praying that God can get him through the situation like he did me.

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For my Illinois fans…66 days until Brad Underwood’s team tips off against Eastern Illinois.

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Underwood: Trent Frazier has made the ultimate sacrifice for winning. I hope people remember that.

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Da'Monte Williams: My main focus was to get Illinois basketball back to what it's supposed to be.

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#illini Underwood: Ayo dove on a loose ball on the floor one day at practice and Adam Miller didn't. Ayo said, "This isn't high school anymore and that those are the plays needed to win."

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Jerome Tang said that he watched a football game where Chris Klieman and Taylor embraced in a similar hug and wanted to experience a similar hug because he "loves" Taylor.

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Kansas State AD Gene Taylor embraces his first year Jerome Tang who takes K-State to the Sweet 16 in his first season.

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Wisconsin at Illinois on Wednesday for first place in the Big Ten. See you there.

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#Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe ( @JoshBhebhe ) spoke today about how he has rediscovered himself through his faith since transferring away from USC. Imatorbhebhe had two touchdowns last week. He is one of the more insightful players I have had a chance to speak with.

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Iowa State OC Taylor Mouser: Offensive staffer Kyle Kempt watches a lot film from other CFB and NFL teams around the country each week and tries to find ways to implement those schemes into the ISU offense.

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#Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu ( @AyoDos_11 ) isn’t back in Champaign, but he is continuing to workout in Chicago. Looks much bigger, strong and more explosive in this video posted to his snapchat today.

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#Illini Underwood on Bret Bielema: The thing that excites me is that he wants to be the football coach at Illinois.

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3 years

Underwood: Dain Dainja has three workouts with Adam Fletcher a day. Fletch's new best friend. Underwood said he came in a 284 pounds and is now 272 pounds.

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3 years

Underwood on Curbelo: I feel great about him. He was outstanding defensively, he got 10 rebounds, he makes that layup 99% of the time. Most people want to criticize, but I love that kid.

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Underwood: Trent Frazier is worthy of having his jersey hung in the rafters. He's as worthy as every other name that is up there. Underwood said that conversations would be had during the offseason.

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Matt Campbell talking with RB commit Ryver Peppers.

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Coleman Hawkins: Me and coach sat down and talked about adversity. I'm not a quitter. ... I'm not a quitter. I got back in the gym and worked and played with energy because I don't like losing.

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#Illini Underwood: RJ Melendez is going to special, I'm just telling you he's going to be special.

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Underwood: You talk about two guys in Da'Monte and Trent that have been here since I've been here. Time flies, it's hard to imagine that I'll coach a game here without them in a uniform. To me, that's sad, daunting. They've meant the world to me, my family.

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Class of 2024 commit Morez Johnson ( @morezjohnsonJr ) is visiting Illinois tonight along with a load of other Illini targets. Signee Ty Rodgers is also in attendance.

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Ayo Dosunmu ( @AyoDos_11 ) wanted to share some final words to the fans of @IlliniMBB on the newest episode of Inside the Arc, which is available this afternoon.

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#Illini Underwood: Luke Goode, RJ Melendez and Podz had their best practice in the last couple of days.

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2 years

This weekend, I graduated from the University of Illinois and I could not be happier to have earned a journalism degree from the school I always dreamt of attending as a kid. Thanks for following along with all my coverage of Illini sports.

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T.J. Otzelberger: I feel like I grew up coaching at Iowa State. Called Jamie Pollard one of his best friends, credited the success to his players and mentioned how appreciative he is for Cyclone fans.

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#Illini Underwood: I will always remember Trent Frazier at the end of the bench in the scrimmage against Eastern Illinois saying that he couldn't guard their guards. The transformation in Frazier's defensive ability at Illinois is incredible.

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Per @kentbrown tonight is the first time that Da'Monte Williams has led Illinois in scoring in his now five year career.

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Alfonso Plummer: I ain't going to lie, I think Curbelo is back. ... He's back at the perfect time. "I think Coleman is NBA caliber."

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Underwood: Trent Frazier is No. 1 in the country in points per possession when defending a ball screen and it's not even close. He's really good.

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Trent Frazier: This program is in good hands. I think this is what it's all about, having guys that are all about this program.

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Skyy Clark has announced his commitment to the Illini. He makes the Illini’s class one of the best in the country. "They are a proven, winning program," Clark said. He gave praise to Underwood, Tim Anderson and Adam Fletcher

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Heacock: We have guys taped up, banged up and filling in for guys. You look out there and it's wild. I'm proud of this group. But we can still play better defense.

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#Illini Volleyball Coach Chris Tamas ( @coachtamas ) on the possibility of colleges having bubble: "Kofi and Ayo are coming back, so get that bubble going."

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Underwood: Coleman Hawkins has been making plays that nobody else on our team can make. "He's gotten back into the gym, accepted coaching."

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T.J. Otzelberger said wearing athletic polos for games was a decision to reflect "unity" as a coaching staff, program. He said a lot of it was "culture" related. Later, he said his physical build prevents him from wearing a bigger size. So there is the answer we all wanted.

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Underwood: Plummer is the best shooter that I have ever coached. He's got a willingness to work, learn. He's got his degree, he's a terrific student. He's everything you want, hope for.

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Morning story: Coleman Hawkins could have left Illinois after his freshman and sophomore season, but his patience could lead to it finally being his time.

Coleman Hawkins on track for breakout junior season

Coleman Hawkins turned the corner down the the stretch this past season and is poised for a big junior year.

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3 years

Illinois point guard Trent Frazier is a second-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and the media.

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3 years

Illinois again controls their own destiny in the Big Ten Championship race with Michigan routing Purdue tonight.

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3 years

The entire Isaiah Williams fan section today after the game today.

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Members of the 2019 recruiting class made an appearance today at the #illini open practice/junior day @Ezmoneyquez @i_williams11 @cwash82

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#Illini Underwood: Trent Frazier is the best defender that I've ever coached.

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Underwood: Trent took to heart that he was always going to be little and that he needed to be the hardest playing guy on the court. His pride, will to win is what I respect the most about him.

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Look who is in uniform, Andre Curbelo.

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Underwood: Trent is going to play professionally for as long as he chooses to.

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Coleman Hawkins might have just made the play of the year for Illinois. Pump faked a pass, missed a floater, but slammed it back with one hand on the put-back. Illinois up 42-32.

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Martinez: That was the best game of my career. Beating a team like this on the road is a feeling I've never had in my career. Thankful that the guys believe in me to get it done.

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Underwood: The one guy I know I don't have to worry about is Trent Frazier.

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Trent Frazier on Da'Monte Williams defense tonight: It's the reason we won the game.

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Now Orange Krush is singing Happy Birthday to RJ Melendez. This is one of the top performances by Orange Krush that I have witnessed.

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Incoming #Illini recruit @Ezmoneyquez is back in Champaign this weekend for the spring game. He talks about being an extension of the coaching staff’s recruiting.

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I can see why Brad Underwood likes Morez Johnson. he talks a ton on defense, fights hard for rebounds and he just dove on the floor for a loose ball. He plays really, really hard.

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#Illini Underwood on Brandin Podziemski earning more minutes: Earning respect, earning it.

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INBOX: Iowa State's We Will NIL collective announces a $300,000 contribution from Elite Casino Resorts. “We are excited about our partnership with the We Will Collective and look forward to supporting student-athletes,” Dan Kehl, CEO of Elite Casino Resorts said in a statement.

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First time at Purdue’s Mackey Arena, and I’m blown away at the energy inside despite tip-off being 15 minutes away. The amount of students in this arena is something beyond belief.

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Underwood: Coleman wants to win in the worst way. He's ultra competitive.

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Underwood on Coleman Hawkins: I think his talent is showing. The tremendous energy he's playing with, he cares so much about winning. He's made some blocks this year that are crazy good.

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3 years

Two of the most beloved Illini athletes ever Trent Frazier ( @trentfrazier ) and Barstool Carl ( @barstoolcarl ) embrace before the game.

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Campbell: Nobody has meant more to the team, nobody has been a greater point for Iowa State's program than Beau Freyler. "We don't survive last season without Beau's leadership," Campbell said.

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4 years

Ayo Dosunmu came out for one final look inside State Farm Center – a place his jersey will hang forever.

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2 years

Luke Goode was the most steady of the three Illini freshmen a year ago. Now, he's preparing to take over a bigger leadership role for the Illini while also being asked to be one of their most trusted shooters:

Illini Player Preview: Luke Goode

Alec Busse begins his series of player previews before the 2022-23 season with sophomore Luke Goode.

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Underwood: I'm very emotional, I wear my emotions on my sleeve. When you have players like Trent and Da'Monte...to see what they grow into is why i do this.

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5 years

A bench full of young talent the #Illini love.

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3 years

Andre Curbelo, Alfonso Plummer and RJ Melendez represent #Illini basketball, and their Puerto Rican heritage and Spanish tongues are already providing advantages on the court. Off the court, it's a 'Puerto Rican Party' too.

'Puerto Rican party' for Curbelo, Plummer, Melendez

Andre Cubelo and newcomers Alfonso Plummer and RJ Melendez have a connection on and off the court.

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Otzelberger: Dishon Jackson, Brandt Chatfield, Joshua Jefferson came here knowing there was a standard to uphold in the front court in replacing Robert Jones, Hason Ward and Tre King.

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3 years

#Illini Underwood: I hope all the students, fans that can be here safely are able to be here.

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6 years

#Illini Tight ends coach Cory Patterson ( @IlliniCPatt ) felt like he needed to show his hands off today after the last #Illini spring practice on the JUGS machine.

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Ohio State forward EJ Liddell ( @EasyE2432 ) and #Illini defensive lineman Keith Randolph ( @Randolph_22 ) played basketball together in high school. Liddell had a message Randolph after his interception last week:

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Brad Underwood speaking with the best recruit in the state regardless of age, JJ Taylor (pink hoodie) ( @jjtaylorXXlll ).

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Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson speaking with high-priority class of 2024 prospect James Brown ( @JamesBrown13_24 ) of Chicago St. Rita. Brown is teammates with Morez Johnson who has already started the Illini’s 2024 class.

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3 years

Underwood on possibility of one more year with Kofi Cockburn and the impact that NIL has on it: NIL presents a potentially better option than the G-League or Europe model. Kofi is very close to graduating, so it continues to enhance those situations.

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Underwood: Chester Frazier coaches and works like he played. ... SOmetimes I worry that he is too obsessed with ball, but he is still a great husband, father.

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3 years

#Illini Cockburn on Luke Goode: He's a freshman, but he doesn't act like it. ... He's a really good freshman. He hustles, he fights.

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3 years

#Illini Bielema: we are going to make an unofficial recruiting trip tomorrow to recruit some players back to our program.

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2 years

Nowell just recorded the first ever 30 point and 10 assist game in K-State history. It's only the second in the last decade, the other was Trae Young.

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Matt Campbell interviewed for the Washington coaching job, according to 247Sports sources. While unclear how serious of a candidate he was for the job, he ultimately appears to be back at Iowa State again in 2024, which is honorable.

BUSSE: Campbell's commitment to Iowa State is honorable

Matt Campbell is regularly linked to other coaching positions to various degrees of seriousness, but he continues to stay at Iowa State where he has built a sustained winner.

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Matt Campbell on tying Iowa State's all-time wins record: This is not about one individual. To be at one place for as long as I've been, I'm grateful for that. Campbell praises players, coaches, and the Iowa State administration.

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3 years

Underwood: Trent is, gosh, no enough adjectives to say about Trent. He's one of the all-time greats to play here.

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10 months

Iowa State offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford has announced on Instagram that he is returning to Iowa State next season. "I still have more to give to this team and this great university," Hufford wrote.

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5 years

#Illini OL Richie Petitbon says that this season has been “his most fun season playing football.” Petitbon can’t think of a better way to end his college career than with a win next to his best friend Reggie Corbin ( @JuicedUpReg ).

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9 months

Milan Momcilovic: Not to be cocky, but big-time players make big-time shots.

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3 years

#Illini RB target Kaden Feagin was in attendance at SFC on Mon. night for the ND game. Most of the #Illini football staff is out on the trail recruiting, but Feagin, a local product, decided to come see the game. One of his suitors is ND, who lost their head coach to LSU on Mon.

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3 years

Trent Frazier Aaron Henry 🤝 Florida Boys

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Underwood: Da'Monte is the epitome of what I call a glue guy. His impact on games has been like no other.

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3 years

#Illini Underwood: The lack of fear that Melendez and Podz stepped up, they were fearless.

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Campbell: We've been fortunate to have people stay here. Those things mean a lot to me. Creating culture, the word is cliche, that's what is special about what we have built here. Campbell said he appreciates that more than any win as he approaches the school wins record.

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3 years

Underwood on the rude comments from fans directed at EJ Liddell and OSU players: We want to have classy fans.

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3 years

#Illini Brad Underwood said that RJ Melendez has a "huge" ceiling.

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4 years

Ayo Dosunmu ends his press conference with a thank you to all the media who have covered him in the last three years for coverage. Was an absolute pleasure to cover him. Will miss it next year.

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3 years

#Illini Andre Curbelo: It's always good to not hold things inside and just let things go. ... Always have someone to talk to. Great message to end this media availability.

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Campbell injury report: I think Dylan Barrett, Cael Brezina are really close. I would expect Cael to be a lot closer to playing this Saturday. Dylan Barrett did not have a season-ending injury.

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Iowa State HC Matt Campbell: We knew what we needed at the WR position to take a step forward when we targeted Jayden Higgins in the transfer portal prior to the 2023 season.

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3 years

RJ Melendez just walked out on the court in his white shorts and compression tank top - he's the first Illini on the court to get some shots up today. That work ethic has helped him get into the rotation:

RJ Melendez's 'trust in the process' beginning to play off

Illini freshman RJ Melendez is beginning to earn more playing time

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2 years

Terrence Shannon Jr. has brought more than just experience to the Illini this summer. His intensity has challenged teammates to play with more ferocity than they have previously expressed. He's elevating teammates by competing with them:

Transfer wing Terrence Shannon Jr. adds intensity to offseason routine

Melendez accepted the challenge. The next day in practice he was more prepared and he responded with a different fire

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Iowa State basketball has accepted the commitment of French guard and Brewster Academy product Killyan Toure: