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Iowa State Basketball Shines at Players Era Festival

11/20/2025

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The Players Era Festival in Las Vegas runs from November 24 to Thanksgiving Day and features 18 teams.
Iowa State men's basketball enters the event 4-0 and will play St. John's on November 24.
Creighton is Iowa State's opponent on November 25.
Last year the event distributed $9 million in NIL funds, and organizers expect to exceed $24 million this season, with at least $1 million per team.

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Story summary

The Players Era Festival in Las Vegas runs from November 24 to Thanksgiving Day and features 18 teams.
Iowa State men's basketball enters the event 4-0 and will play St. John's on November 24.
Creighton is Iowa State's opponent on November 25.
Last year the event distributed $9 million in NIL funds, and organizers expect to exceed $24 million this season, with at least $1 million per team.