Iowa State women's basketball held its media day on October 14, 2026, at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, where player Xiao "Smyle" Zhang was featured. Zhang posed for team photos during the event, which marked the program's official preseason introduction ahead of the upcoming season.
The media day provided the first official look at the Cyclones' roster for the 2026-27 campaign. Zhang, known by the nickname "Smyle," was among the players highlighted during the session captured by USA TODAY Network photographers.
