Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey is set to return for a fifth college basketball season with the Cyclones. Multiple outlets report that a state court judge grants a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks NCAA eligibility restrictions tied to his situation, allowing him to rejoin Iowa State for the 2026-27 campaign.
According to the coverage, the order is issued Sept. 23 by Monroe Circuit Court Judge Kara E. Krothe. The decision clears the way for Lipsey to continue playing while the legal matter proceeds, and it frames his return as dependent on the court ruling rather than a resolution through NCAA processes. One outlet emphasizes the official nature of Iowa State’s announcement and Lipsey’s confirmed status, while another details the court’s role in clearing eligibility for the upcoming season.
