The Mid-Morning Dump: Falling King

THREE THINGS Alex Halsted gives three things he knows and three things he thinks about Iowa State football and basketball recruiting.

DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Jamie Pollard has announced Iowa State’s non-conference football opponents through the 2024 season. Included in that pack is another another showdown with North Dakota State, and a continuance of the bi-annual UNI series.

#GOLFSCHOOL Iowa State is tied for the lead after Day 2 of the Men’s NCAA Stockton Regional.

HEAVY IS THE HEAD Boston took down King James and the Cleveland Cavaliers last night to extend their series lead to 2-0, but will they be able to overcome the greatest basketball player in the world in a seven game series?

PAPER MARIO Mario Gotze, hero of Germany’s 2014 World Cup Final victory, has been left off the provisional squad for this summer’s World Cup.

NOT SO LUCKY The Bulls landed at #7 in this year’s draft lottery. Who might Fred Hoiberg take at that spot? Hint: it might be Trey Young.

REBIRTH Speaking of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, Puma may be a wild card to sign Young to be the face of their brand as they attempt to reenter the basketball market.