Cyclones' Draft Day Drama and Next Steps

Joshua Jefferson becomes the first Iowa State Cyclone drafted since Tyrese Haliburton, going 28th to Minnesota before being traded to Brooklyn — a breakout moment for the program. Meanwhile, teammate Tamin Lipsey, who went undrafted, secures an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pacers, positioning him for a Summer League shot and potential two-way contract. Surrounded by elite guards like Haliburton and McConnell, Lipsey’s defensive IQ and playmaking could shine — even if his shooting needs work, his basketball IQ and ball-handling offer a real path to NBA relevance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4da349b97db2f430