Leon Bond Joins Iowa State Cyclones

0:00On April 20th, Iowa State Cyclones just snagged the key transfer in guard Leon Bonn III, right as the portal popped open on April 7th. This six-foot-five dude from northern Iowa, committed before even stepping foot on campus and aims, bringing his last year of eligibility to the squad. After a freshman stint at Virginia, alongside current Cyclone Center, Blake Buchanan. Earlier this week, the team started hosting portal visitors, and Bonn locked in quick, being Iowa State as his spot to shine. Coach T.J. Oetzelberger laid out a clear plan for him in the 2026-2027 season, focusing on sharpening those guard skills. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Bonn's role mirrors Nate Heiss, another northern Iowa alum who became a glue guy for the Cyclones. Heiss handled the dirty work, hit big shots in March Madness, and stepped up huge when injuries hit, earning trust as basically a sixth the starter. Fans got the tools with his Missouri Valley all defensive team nod, averaging 11.9 points,

1:044.7 rebounds, and solid. Shooting at 47.3% from the field last year. At 200 pounds, he brings size, length, steels, and blocks to lock down opponents while contributing on offense. This move bolsters Iowa State's depth for a deep tournament run, plugging in a versatile defender ready to impact wins just like they need.