# HISTORIC: Iowa State Becomes BLUE BLOOD After Donovan Davis Commitment, TJ Otzelberger On FIRE

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-05-26T18:52:21+00:00
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Iowa State Cyclones land near five-star recruit Donovan Davis, instantly catapulting their 2027 basketball recruiting class to number one in the nation. Could this bold move signal the Cyclones’ ascent to blue blood status in college basketball? Nick Marovets breaks down Davis’ stellar stats, TJ Otzelberger’s relentless recruiting, and why keeping Davis in Ames could be just as important as landing him. The conversation heats up around recent transfer portal moves, the growing loyalty within the Cyclones’ roster, and the culture that sets Iowa State apart. With stars like Josiah Harrington and recent freshmen stepping up, are the Cyclones poised for a new era of dominance? Nick Marovets explores the program’s regional influence, its rapid rise under Otzelberger’s leadership, and what it will take to hold onto top talent as the program continues its upward trajectory.

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