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Singleton Draws Comparisons to Jefferson for Cyclones
17 Jul
Summary
- Freshman Tre Singleton joins Iowa State via transfer portal.
- Singleton averaged 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds last season.
- Coach Otzelberger compares Singleton to former player Jefferson.
The Iowa State Cyclones are preparing for the 2025-26 basketball season with optimism, following a successful previous year that included a school-record 16-0 start and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Despite losing significant talent, the team is actively integrating new players.
Among the notable additions is freshman forward Tre Singleton, who transferred from Northwestern. During his freshman season with the Wildcats, Singleton recorded averages of 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. His performance included an impressive 18-rebound game against Penn State.
Head coach T.J. Otzelberger has drawn parallels between Singleton and former Cyclone Joshua Jefferson, highlighting Singleton's potential impact. Singleton is expected to compete for the starting power forward position, bringing his size and improving game to the team. His development in his second collegiate year is highly anticipated.
