The Iowa State Cyclones had a lot of work to do in the transfer portal this offseason, given how much talent they lost from the roster.

Star forward Joshua Jefferson was a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Record-setting shooter Milan Momcilovic tested the NBA draft waters but withdrew and transferred to the Kentucky Wildcats. Point guard Tamin Lipsey had exhausted his eligibility.

Replacing those three stars was virtually impossible, but the Cyclones did what they could, bringing in a lot of talent in the transfer portal . One of those additions was Jaquan Johnson , who was viewed as the perfect replacement for Lipsey.

However, a favorable court ruling means that Johnson will now share the backcourt with Lipsey, not replace him.…