Ever wonder how Shantavia Dawkins went from playing basketball in Toronto, Canada, to Hilton Coliseum? Or how the men’s basketball team went from 2-22 to the Sweet 16? Did you know Conrad Hawley was a quarterback for the University of Kansas before becoming a Cyclone? Get all the answers you need about Iowa State University’s basketball program in the seven-part series: HOOPS. The editors and reporters from the Iowa State Daily’s Sports Desk spoke with the coaches, family members and athletes from the 2023 season so you can know what’s happening on and off the court. iowastatedaily.com/category/sports