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Iowa State Basketball Made Big 12 Tournament History Against Arizona State

The Iowa State Cyclones had a bit of a surprise in their first game of the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament. For the second straight game, they would be facing off against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Preview: Iowa State Basketball vs Texas Tech in Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for their second game of the Big 12 tournament coming off of one of the best performances of the season. On Wednesday, the Cyclones were able to throttle the Arizona State Sun Devils and advance in the Big 12 tournament.

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Key Numbers From Impressive Victory for Iowa State Basketball

The Iowa State Cyclones kicked off the Big 12 tournament with an impressive showing in their first matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils. It was one of the best showings for the Cyclones all season in their first game of the Big 12 tournament.

Three Iowa State Basketball Standouts From Lopsided Win Against Arizona State

After a senior night beatdown on Saturday afternoon, the Iowa State Cyclones went into Kansas City for the Big 12 tournament with high hopes and expectations.

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Iowa State Basketball Makes Statement in Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones started up their quest for a Big 12 title on Wednesday against the Arizona State Sun Devils, and they made quite the statement. Coming into the matchup, the Cyclones were very familiar with what they were going to see from the Sun Devils, following just beating them in the regular season finale.

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Iowa State Heading Back to Sanford Pentagon Against AAC Foe

The Iowa State Cyclones were well-traveled during the 2025-26 men’s basketball non-conference schedule. They participated in multiple neutral-site games and tournaments at the Sanford Pentagon and in the Players' Era Festival in Las Vegas.

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Game Time, TV Info for Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils

The Iowa State Cyclones will be in action on Wednesday afternoon in the Big 12 tournament, and they now know who they will be facing in the second round. Following a great regular season, the Cyclones were able to secure one bye in the Big 12 tournament as the fifth seed.

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Three Iowa State Cyclones to Watch Ahead of Big 12 Battle with Arizona State

After a few days of waiting for a team to advance to them, the Iowa State Cyclones are now ready for their first matchup of the Big 12 tournament. After receiving a first round bye due to regular season success, the Cyclones now will match up with a familiar foe in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament.

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Three Reasons Why Iowa State Cyclones Can Win Big 12 Tournament

With the Big 12 tournament underway, the Iowa State Cyclones will be getting started on Wednesday and will be hoping to improve their resume heading into the NCAA tournament. Following a successful regular season for the Cyclones, they will now be focused on success in postseason play.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 10

Biggest X-Factors for Iowa State To Win Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in the history of the men’s basketball program with an 86-65 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils during Senior Day in Ames.

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Iowa State Cyclones' Joshua Jefferson Receives Prestigious Honor

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for the Big 12 tournament after a fantastic season in which some of their players really took a step forward. While there is still a lot to accomplish for the Cyclones, the regular season has come to an end, and it has been a memorable one.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 9

Iowa State Cyclones Should Have a Preference in Second Round Big 12 Matchup

After a long, tough regular season filled with tons of highs and lows, the Iowa State Cyclones are finally ready for postseason play. This week, they will compete in the Big 12 tournament, where they hope to improve their resume, and hope to go on a little run to win another conference championship.

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Ranking Top Three Players for Iowa State Cyclones During Regular Season

The Iowa State Cyclones have finished up a great regular season with an impressive 25-6 record. As expected with the strong showing, they had numerous players perform well. While the Cyclones start to prepare for the Big 12 tournament, it is a great time to reflect on what was a really successful regular season.

Cyclones Assistant JR Blount Hired by San Diego To Be Head Coach

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to have an opening on its coaching staff. Assistant JR Blount is going to be moving on. According to Jon Rothstein, he has been hired by the San Diego Toreros to take over as head coach of their program, replacing Steve Lavin after four years on the job.

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Iowa State Assistant Coach in Running for San Deigo Job

The Iowa State Cyclones have turned into a premier men’s basketball program under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. When he arrived in Ames, taking over for the 2021-22 campaign, he was inheriting a team that went 2-22 in the final year under Steve Prohm.

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Iowa State Jumped by Big 12 Rivals in Newest AP Poll Top 25

The Iowa State Cyclones ended the 2025-26 men’s college basketball regular season on a high note. They defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils at Hilton Coliseum on Senior Day, 86-65, to snap a two-game losing streak.

Unplanned OL Visit Will Help Cyclones Close Gap on Hawkeyes

The Iowa State Cyclones are looking for any avenue they can take advantage of to build relationships with players in the Class of 2027. Because of their busy offseason, which included a coaching change, they are behind their peers when it comes to recruiting for the future.

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Cyclones Can Improve Bracketology Standing in Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones finished the 2025-26 men’s college basketball regular season with a 25-6 record. It was one of the best regular seasons in program history, but plenty of work remains to be done.

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Grading Iowa State Cyclones' Regular Season Performance

With the regular season coming to a close for the Iowa State Cyclones, the team must be very happy with how they performed. Finishing up with a 25-6 record is a great accomplishment and is deserving of a strong grade. On Saturday, the Cyclones were able to finish up their regular season with a win against the Arizona State Sun Devils at home.

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