The future of the Iowa State men's basketball program continues to grow brighter, as the Cyclones received a commitment from a point guard in the Class of 2026.
Marcus Zelee made his decision on Wednesday night, becoming the third player to commit for 2026 to the Cyclones. The 6-foot-2 point guard informed Rivals of his decision.
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"I loved how the coaches didn't promise me anything," he told the site. "They told me I'd have to work for everything I get - and to my family and me, that's what it's all about."
Marcus Zelee, a 6-foot-2 point guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Iowa State, he tells @Rivals.
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“I loved how the coaches didn’t promise me anything. They told me I’d have to work for everything I get — and to my family and me, that’s what it’s all about."
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Zelee played for Brentwood Christian School in Austin, Texas last year. He also had offers from Arizona State, Drake and Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Last year as a junior, Zelee averaged 16.6 points per game with eight rebounds, almost six assists and 3.5 steals. He posted 21.3 points with 6.5 rebounds, seven assists and four steals per game as a sophomore.
The 2026 class for Iowa State now includes Zelee and fellow guards Christian Wiggins and Yusef Gray Jr.
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