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Cyclones Lose Star Duo to NBA Draft and Transfer
21 Jun
Summary
- Key players Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise are graduating.
- Milan Momcilovic transferred to Kentucky after a breakout year.
- JaQuan Johnson is a potential top-scoring option for the team.
The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for a substantially different lineup in the upcoming basketball season following a successful trip to the Sweet 16. The team will see significant player turnover as Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise, and Tamin Lipsey, among others, are no longer with the program due to graduation. Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey are considered strong NBA Draft prospects, highlighting the caliber of talent departing.
The unexpected departure of Milan Momcilovic to the Kentucky Wildcats marks a substantial loss. Momcilovic's decision to enter the NBA Draft and transfer portal came after a breakout campaign, leaving a void in the team's scoring potential.
With their top players gone, the Cyclones will look to new additions and returning athletes to step into leadership roles. JaQuan Johnson, a transfer from Bradley, is identified as a strong candidate to become the team's primary scoring option.
