Alert Top Story COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL | IOWA STATE Nate Heise watched U.S women's hockey team, sister, win gold medal with TJ Otzelberger ben.hutchens Feb 26, 2026 Feb 26, 2026 Updated Jul 6, 2026 0 × Iowa State guard Nate Heise discusses watching his sister, Taylor, in the Olympics and an upcoming matchup against Texas Tech. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger and guard Nate Heise watched a stressful game together in Otzelberger's office. kAm{2DE %9FCD52J[ w6:D6 2?5 ~EK6=36C86C H2E4965 %62> &$pVD 8@=5 >652= H@>6?VD 9@4<6J 82>6 282:?DE r2?252] w6:D6VD D:DE6C %2J=@C A=2JD 7@C E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D 2?5 4@?EC:3FE65 E@ 2 a\` @G6CE:>6 H:?] }2E6 D2:5 96 86ED >@C6 ?6CG@FD H2E49:?8 96C E92? 96 5@6D A=2J:?8 q:8 `a 32D<6E32==]k^AmkAmQxE H2D 2 =@E >@C6 DEC6DD7F= E92? x 9@A65[Q }2E6 D2:5 %9FCD52J] Q(6 <:?5 @7 2== H6C6 FA :? 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Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. ben.hutchens Author email Follow ben.hutchens Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Nate Heise watched sister's gold medal Olympic hockey game in TJ Otzelberger's office. Iowa State guard Nate Heise discusses watching his sister, Taylor, in the Olympics and an upcoming matchup against Texas Tech. 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Nate Heise watched sister's gold medal Olympic hockey game in TJ Otzelberger's office. Iowa State guard Nate Heise discusses watching his sister, Taylor, in the Olympics and an upcoming matchup against Texas Tech.
Crooks: Iowa State "ran out of gas" in loss to Oklahoma State An incredible pattern developed Wednesday in the first three quarters of Oklahoma State’s 88-77 win against Iowa State.
Watch: TJ Otzelberger's directive to Nate Heise, Baylor preview "Yeah, like I love Nate Heise, like I love him. I love the relationship that we have. I love how he plays. I love what he's about as a person.…
ISU's Nate Heise says 3-pointer to help beat Houston tops sister's Olympic hockey goal Nate Heise’s go-ahead three-pointer to help No. 6 Iowa State beat No. 2 Houston was monumental. But, it might not even be the best play a Heis…
TJ Otzelberger previews Iowa State's matchup with Texas Tech with no JT Toppin Iowa State and Texas Tech will break the four-way tie for second in the Big 12 standings.
Iowa State making Melvin Ejim eighth men's player with jersey retired Melvin Ejim will be the eighth Iowa State men's basketball player to have his number hanging in Hilton Coliseum.Â
Former UNI guard Nate Heise happy Panthers are in NCAA Tournament Nate Heise cracked a smile when asked about his former team reaching the NCAA Tournament.Â
