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Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard addresses women's basketball transfers, Bill Fennelly's future

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Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026 Updated 56 mins ago
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0:35 Ben Jacobson is leaving UNI (And what it means for Iowa State) 5:15 How does Iowa sustain its momentum from a run to the Elite 8? 7:11 Bennett Stritz didn’t score like we thought in the first two rounds, but he impacted the game 11:30 Florida’s decision to press on Iowa’s game-winning p…

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AMES — Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard is breaking his silence on the transfers out of the women's basketball team and coach Bill Fennelly's future.

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NCAA Syracuse Iowa St Basketball — Iowa State head coach Bill Fennelly calls out to his team during the second half against Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Storrs, Conn.
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NCAA Syracuse Iowa St Basketball — Iowa State center Audi Crooks (55) reacts after making a basket against Syracuse during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Storrs, Conn.
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