Iowa State Women's Basketball held its media day on October 14, 2026, at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, where guard Xiao "Smyle" Zhang was among the players featured. The event marked the program's official preview ahead of the upcoming season.
Zhang, known by the nickname "Smyle," posed for team photographs during the session captured by USA TODAY Network via Reuters. The media day provided the first formal look at the Cyclones' roster as they prepare for competition.
