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Iowa State Basketball's Opponent Revealed for 2026 NCAA Tournament

Following a strong showing in the Big 12 tournament, the Iowa State Cyclones will now know who they will be playing in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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Iowa State Basketball Selected as No. 2 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Iowa State Cyclones have landed a No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Iowa State is coming off of an 82-80 loss to Arizona in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday in Kansas City.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Seed Revealed for 2026 NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones have proven time and time again that they are one of the best teams in men’s basketball during the 2025-26 season. This has been a historic campaign for the Cyclones, who won their first 16 games of the season.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Can Beat Any Team With Star Performing Well Again

The Iowa State Cyclones are getting set for the start of the NCAA tournament next week, and they should feel good about how they performed in the Big 12

Milan Momcilovic News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Major Iowa State Basketball History Made by Milan Momcilovic

The 2025-26 men’s basketball season has been a special and memorable one for Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic. In the 28th game of the season, he broke the single-season record for 3-pointers made, which was previously held by Cedric Willoughby with 102.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Forward Selected as All-American by Star Analyst

The Iowa State Cyclones have received a ton of stellar performances throughout the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. Milan Momcilovic broke the single-season record for 3-pointers.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 15

Iowa State Basketball Sees Extremely Encouraging Sign from Freshman Guard

The Iowa State Cyclones were recently eliminated by the Arizona Wildcats in a thrilling Big 12 tournament matchup, but there is reason to believe that

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 14

Three Reasons To Be Optimistic About Iowa State Basketball After Big 12 Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones were able to have a good run in the Big 12 tournament, winning a couple of games before a crushing defeat against the Arizona Wildcats.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13

Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Arizona to Big 12 final

When Arizona truly needed a basket in crunch time, Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley delivered.

Florida's latest win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime win over No. 9 Illinois

Ole Miss shocks No. 15 Alabama to reach SEC tournament semifinals

UCLA hangs on to beat No. 8 Michigan State but Tyler Bilodeau injured

Pitt retaining Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 13

Iowa State Basketball Star Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

There have been a lot of great players to have taken the court for the Iowa State Cyclones throughout the history of the program. However, there may not have been a player who has achieved more in such a short period of time than forward Joshua Jefferson.

Preview: Iowa State Basketball vs Arizona Wildcats in Big 12 Tournament

Following a couple of great performances in the Big 12 tournament, the Iowa State Cyclones will now be facing their hardest test yet in Kansas City. Despite not playing their best basketball down the stretch, the Cyclones have caught fire once again in the Big 12 tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 13

Iowa State Basketball Receives Positive Bracketology Prediction

The Iowa State Cyclones have been a force to be reckoned with during the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament. They have been the most impressive team in Kansas City, destroying the Arizona State Sun Devils 91-42, setting a Big 12 tournament record with their 49-point victory.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 12

3 Conference Tournament Games That Matter Most to Iowa State

The Iowa State Cyclones know that they have to handle their own business to have any chance of moving up the seed line for the NCAA tournament. Heading into Conference Tournament Week, the Cyclones were a No.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 12

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 12

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 11

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 11

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.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 11

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.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 11

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.