Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones

23-3 - 3rd in Big 12
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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field

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This weekend's super Saturday slate now includes a matchup between our Nos. 1 and 2 teams.

Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament

After suffering its fifth loss in a row, Auburn has some work to do.

SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. SVPod: Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines.

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to do a deep dive into college hoops as Steve's List makes its debut, NBA All-Star weekend and more top NBA storylines. Who is the face of the NBA? Thoughts on the current All-Star game format? And a word on Kevin Durant's burner situation... Then, Steve gives his list of CBB teams that can win the National Championship. Some surprises make the cut, and some teams are surprisingly left off... but if you know Steve, it might not be too shocking. Finally, thoughts on Jerome Tang's firing from Kansas State, an Olympics update, shoutouts to Harry Engle and Anthony Kim, paper towel use, the one fatal flaw for all of Steve's teams and a BIG revelation that left SVP STUNNED. | SVPod (0:00) Intro (4:01) The KD burner situation (10:06) Shoutout to the merch buyers (11:21) All-Star wknd recap (17:46) Who is the FACE of the NBA? (23:00) NBA Draft or no draft? (29:00) What we watched over the wknd (30:06) CBB wknd recap (33:31) Coming up in CBB (39:30) Steve’s CBB teams that can WIN IT ALL (58:50) Which Duke natty hurt SVP more? (1:02:00) Fatal flaw for teams on Steve’s list (1:05:30) Thoughts on K-State firing Jerome Tang (1:17:06) Olympics update (1:19:00) Vrabel greeting the players was awesome (1:20:16) Will teams ever sit on their own bench in timeouts? (1:21:16) What a college debut for Harrison Engle (1:25:51) Ever listened to a pod all the way through? (1:26:46) We need Dilfer vs. Hasselbeck (1:27:26) The paper towel usage is getting out of hand (1:29:00) Steve revelations! (1:32:16) Shoutout Anthony Kim (1:40:06) Pebble Beach recap (1:45:30) Remembering covering Dale’s passing (1:50:12) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26 The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26

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Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston

— Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

Nate Heise fuels No. 6 Iowa State's win over No. 2 Houston Nate Heise fuels No. 6 Iowa State's win over No. 2 Houston

Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

T.J. Otzelberger praises Iowa State's leadership after comeback win T.J. Otzelberger praises Iowa State's leadership after comeback win

T.J. Otzelberger joins SVP following No. 6 Iowa State’s 70-67 victory over No. 2 Houston.

No. 6 Iowa State outlasts No. 2 Houston in a thriller No. 6 Iowa State outlasts No. 2 Houston in a thriller

Iowa State beats Houston in a thrilling game, led by Joshua Jefferson and Nate Heise.

Big 12 Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Arizona 87.7 - 2 24
Houston 77.8 1 3 23
Iowa State 83.7 1 3 23
Kansas 77.3 4 6 20
Texas Tech 81.4 5 7 19
BYU 85.8 5 7 19
UCF 81.8 5.5 7 18
West Virginia 69.6 8 10 16
TCU 78.6 8 10 16
Cincinnati 72.3 10 12 14
Arizona State 78.5 10 12 14
Oklahoma State 84.1 8 10 16
Colorado 80.0 10 12 14
Baylor 83.0 11 13 13
Kansas State 80.6 13 15 11
Utah 75.8 14 16 10
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Milan Momcilovic
  • Assists Per Game

    Tamin Lipsey
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Milan Momcilovic

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Joshua Jefferson
  • Steals Per Game

    Tamin Lipsey
  • Blocks Per Game

    Blake Buchanan