Why TJ Otzelberger, Iowa State shut down guard Mason Williams for season, and why it could be the best thing for him

Why TJ Otzelberger, Iowa State shut down guard Mason Williams for season, and why it could be the best thing for him

Coach TJ Otzelberger discusses his reasoning for shutting down transfer guard Mason Williams, and why that could be the best thing for him.

ISU transfer Dominick Nelson’s replaced thorny questions with...

Iowa State men’s basketball newcomer Dominick Nelson talks to media at the university Sukup Basketball Complex on June 24, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.  As freshly-minted Iowa State guard Dominick Nelson hoisted up salvos of 3-point attempts a month ago, he’d occasionally shake his head and make an internal plea.  “(There) were days where it was like, ‘Can I just make shots?” The 6-5 transfer guard from Utah Valley recalled.  Nelson — the reigning WAC p…

Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger on revenue sharing and injury update on transfer Mason Williams

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says the athletic department’s plan to deal with revenue sharing will allow the Cyclone program to remain competitive, nationally. As part of an NCAA settlement schools can begin paying athletes on July first. Athletes in the sports of football and men’s basketball are expected to benefit the most. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/otzrevshare1.mp3 Otzelberger says the money will be dole…