Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks the ball around Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Luke Bamgboye (9) during the first half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball showdown on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State’s convincing victory over Arizona State in the Big 12 Tournament boiled down to excellence in two crucial areas. A season-defining dunk back in February hinted at the high-energy style that would carry the Cyclones to this dominant performance.

Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks the ball around Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Luke Bamgboye (9) during the first half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball showdown on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

What Boise State star running back said after career performance against UNLV

Boise State star running back Dylan Riley turned in a career performance against UNLV, rushing for 201 yards in a 56-31 victory. His explosive effort helped the Broncos secure a memorable win and underlined his growing importance to the team’s offensive strength.

What Boise State star running back said after career performance against UNLV