Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State Cyclones

25-10 - 5th in Big 12
Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking Men's NCAA basketball teams rising in our early top 25 ranking

A new team at the top. Another that climbs 12 spots. And more teams moving up or down in our latest forecast.

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Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.

Florida finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll Florida finishes No. 1 in final AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

The Florida Gators are No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.

The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank every 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeat, from least to most devastating.

2025-26 men's NCAA basketball rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 25 2025-26 men's NCAA basketball rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 25

There are 210 days until the 2025-26 season, but Houston is already the favorite at the top.

Iowa State transfer Nojus Indrusaitis has committed to Pitt, his agent Deirunas Visockas told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Iowa State transfer Nojus Indrusaitis has committed to Pitt, his agent Deirunas Visockas told ESPN's Jonathan Givony.

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Whether you missed or want to relive the action, here's what to know about the final games of opening weekend.

Ole Miss cruises past Iowa State, seals spot in Sweet 16 Ole Miss cruises past Iowa State, seals spot in Sweet 16

Proud of the way his team battled through a rugged SEC schedule this season, Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell, after the Rebels secured a berth in the Sweet 16 on Sunday by defeating Iowa State, said his league was "one of the best conferences of all time."

Pedulla scores 20 as Ole Miss adds to SEC run in March Madness, beating Iowa State 91-78 Pedulla scores 20 as Ole Miss adds to SEC run in March Madness, beating Iowa State 91-78

— Mississippi's senior-dominated roster understood how much was at stake this season.

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Big 12 Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Houston 73.7 - 5 35
Texas Tech 80.9 5.5 9 28
BYU 81.4 7 10 26
Arizona 82.5 9.5 13 24
Iowa State 80.3 7.5 10 25
Kansas 76.1 11 13 21
West Virginia 68.2 12 13 19
Baylor 76.1 12.5 15 20
TCU 67.6 15 16 16
Kansas State 70.8 15.5 17 16
Utah 75.5 15.5 17 16
Cincinnati 71.2 13.5 16 19
UCF 79.8 13.5 17 20
Oklahoma State 73.0 15.5 18 17
Arizona State 74.1 18.5 20 13
Colorado 69.7 18.5 21 14
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Curtis Jones
  • Assists Per Game

    Keshon Gilbert
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Curtis Jones

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Joshua Jefferson
  • Steals Per Game

    Joshua Jefferson
  • Blocks Per Game

    Dishon Jackson