Iowa State Adds 15.7 PPG Scorer in Transfer Portal

Cyclones reload roster with fifth transfer addition this offseason.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with sharp planes of red and gold colors representing Iowa State's team colors.Iowa State's roster overhaul through the transfer portal aims to keep the Cyclones among the Big 12's elite teams.Youngstown Today

Iowa State has added Robert Morris transfer guard Ryan Prather Jr. to their roster for the upcoming season. Prather, an All-Horizon League selection, averaged 15.7 points per game last year and will provide a scoring boost for the Cyclones, who are looking to build on their Sweet 16 run from the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Iowa State lost several key players from last season's squad, including leading scorer Milan Momcilovic, who declared for the NBA Draft. Adding Prather, who had a breakout junior campaign at Robert Morris, will help the Cyclones reload their roster and maintain their status as a top team in the Big 12 Conference.

The details

Prather began his college career at Akron, where he redshirted in 2022-23 and played limited minutes the following season. He then transferred to Robert Morris, where he emerged as a star, earning All-Horizon League honors after averaging 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Prather scored 20 or more points in nine games last season, including a career-high 29 in a win over Detroit Mercy.

  • Prather played his first two college seasons at Akron, redshirting in 2022-23 and playing limited minutes in 2023-24.
  • Prather transferred to Robert Morris for the 2024-25 season, where he had a breakout junior campaign.
  • Prather has now committed to Iowa State for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

The players

Ryan Prather Jr.

A transfer guard who averaged 15.7 points per game for Robert Morris last season, earning All-Horizon League honors.

T.J. Otzelberger

The head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, who has been active in the transfer portal this offseason to reload his roster.

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What they’re saying

“Adding Ryan Prather Jr. to our roster is a huge boost for us. He's a proven scorer at the Division I level, and we're excited to see what he can do in our system.”

— T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach, Iowa State Cyclones

What’s next

Prather will join a revamped Iowa State roster that includes four other transfer additions, as the Cyclones look to build on their Sweet 16 run from last season and compete for a Big 12 title.

The takeaway

Iowa State has been extremely active in the transfer portal this offseason, adding five new players to their roster, including the high-scoring Prather. This influx of talent should help the Cyclones remain a top contender in the Big 12 and make another deep NCAA Tournament run.