What we learned is there’s a lot of pride in our program,” Otzelberger said. “And even though guys were out, they care about our program, they care about the product, the

Saturday, the Cyclones lost at Houston without their top two scorers, Curtis Jones (16.9 points per game) and Keshon Gilbert (14.1). Jones returned from the flu without a minutes restriction in a 74-68 loss at Oklahoma State on Tuesday,

ITS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT. WELL, NEW AT NOON. WE JUST LEARNED THE FULL DETAILS OF CYCLONE MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH T.J. OTZELBERGER CONTRACT EXTENSION. UNDER THIS CONTRACT THAT KCCI INVESTIGATES ...

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger talks turnovers in loss to Oklahoma State. Iowa State junior Tamin Lipsey talks Houston loss

According to a USA Today database and various local outlets, Otzelberger is now the sixth highest-paid coach in the Big 12, behind Kansas' Bill Self ($9.6 million), Arizona's Tommy Lloyd ($5.25 million), Baylor's Scott Drew ($5.1 million) and Houston's Kelvin Sampson ($4.6 million).

On Houston separating themselves from the Big 12 ... At this point, we're proceeding like there won't be another year. Curt has had four years of playing in Division I. I know some of the guys ...

This extension is the third time Otzelberger’s contract has been amended since he was hired from UNLV on March 19, 2021. In three seasons at ISU, Otzelberger has led the team to the NCAA Tournament every year and has reached the Sweet 16 twice.