Shooting guard Nate Heise, fresh off a two-game losing streak, projected nothing but confidence at Monday’s media availability. Saturday, Iowa State proved him right.
Iowa State guard Nate Heise (0) runs past Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry (0), guard Ryan Crotty (24) and guard Ryan Crotty (24) in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
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Ben Hutchens is an Iowa State University beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net.
Iowa State guard Nate Heise (0) runs past Oklahoma State guard Jaylen Curry (0), guard Ryan Crotty (24) and guard Ryan Crotty (24) in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball in the first half of the NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)