We're making a change in the leadership of the men's basketball program effective immediately.

We're extremely disappointed that our institution has been cast in a negative light as a result of our men's basketball scheduling practices the past three years. I honestly believe that Iowa State University did not knowingly do anything wrong as it relates to scheduling these non-conference games.

We're looking to make Cyclone basketball the center of the state, the Midwest and the NCAA.

We need basketball to be a marquee program. We need to get the right person for Iowa State, and that is not just about money.

I wanted an individual who had a sincere passion for being the next Cyclone men's basketball coach. One coach emerged as the clear cut favorite . . . (and that's) Greg McDermott.