Men's Basketball Poll

#4 Iowa State Cyclones

2024

Overall Record

28-7

Last Game

vs Kansas State L 58-65

Conference Record

13-5

Next Game

@Kansas State 03/09/2024

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger hoists the trophy after winning an NCAA college basketball game against Houston to win the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Iowa State won 69-41. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

All systems go this time as Iowa State heads into March Madness with its hard-nosed defensive team

Iowa State will make the short trip to Omaha for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament in a lot better frame of mind than the Cyclones team that traveled to Greensboro a year ago.

UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) and teammates celebrate during the final minutes of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Marquette for the championship of the Big East men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston in the championship of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41

Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) shoots under pressure from Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Houston won 82-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Keshon Gilbert’s big night leads No. 7 Iowa State past No. 14 Baylor 76-62 in Big 12 semifinals

Iowa State forward Tre King (0) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jones, King lead No. 7 Iowa State to 76-57 win over Kansas State in Big 12 tourney quarterfinals

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Kansas State guard Tylor Perry looks to shoot under pressure from Iowa State forward Hason Ward (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 65-58. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State tops No. 6 Iowa State 65-58; No. 1 Houston claims Big 12 regular-season title

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Arthur Kaluma scored 23 points, Cam Carter added 21 and Kansas State beat sixth-ranked Iowa State 65-58 on Saturday, giving the Wildcats’ flickering NCAA Tournament hopes a big boost heading into the Big 12 Tournament.

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over BYU guard Trevin Knell (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Sixth-ranked Iowa State escapes No. 20 BYU and finishes 18-0 at home

Tamin Lipsey scored 19 points and Curtis Jones added 18 to help No. 6 Iowa State finish the season undefeated at home for the first time in 23 years with a 68-63 win over No. 20 Brigham Young.

Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) falls into the Central Florida bench after chasing down a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 8 Iowa State pulls away with late 11-0 run to beat UCF 60-52

Tre King had 16 points and No. 8 Iowa State had a late 11-0 run to beat UCF 60-52 on Saturday for its third straight victory and seventh in eight games.

Iowa State guard Demarion Watson (4) shoots as Oklahoma forward Jalon Moore (14) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Watson scores 15 points, has 9 rebounds, No. 8 Iowa State beats Oklahoma, 58-45

Demarion Watson hit all seven of his field goal attempts for 15 points and also had nine rebounds to lead No. 8 Iowa State to a 58-45 win over Oklahoma.

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert, left, steals the ball away from West Virginia guard RaeQuan Battle (21) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Tamin Lipsey scores 14, No. 6 Iowa State beats West Virginia 71-64 for 16th straight home victory

Tamin Lipsey had 14 points and six assists to lead No. 6 Iowa State to a 71-64 win over West Virginia on Saturday.

Houston's Jamal Shead (1) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Houston. Houston won 73-65. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Shead scores 26 as No. 2 Houston beats No. 6 Iowa State 73-65

Jamal Shead had 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and No. 2 Houston took sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a 73-65 win over No. 6 Iowa State.

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) drives the ball inside as Texas Tech guard Joe Toussaint (6) defends in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

Gilbert scores 24, leads No. 10 Iowa State past Texas Tech 82-74

Keshon Gilbert had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 10 Iowa State past Texas Tech 82-74 on Saturday.

Iowa State's Keshon Gilbert looks to take a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

No. 10 Iowa State’s defense smothers Cincinnati in 68-59 win

No. 10 Iowa State forced 25 turnovers and had 12 steals in a smothering 68-59 win over Cincinnati. Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey each had 15 points to lead the Cyclones, who turned the Bearcats’ turnovers into 26 points.

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) runs down a loose ball in front of TCU guard Avery Anderson III (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Tre King helps No. 14 Iowa State hold off TCU for 71-59 win

Tre King scored 15 points and Keshon Gilbert had 13 points and seven assists, helping No. 14 Iowa State beat TCU 71-59.

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) drives against Texas guard Tyrese Hunter (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 14 Iowa State holds off late Texas rally and earns 70-65 road victory

Milan Momcilovic scored 13 points and No. 14 Iowa State held off a furious Texas rally over the final 10 minutes to earn a 70-65 win.

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, center, talks with his coaches after getting a second technical foul in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)

Baylor AD critical of Big 12 officials after coach Scott Drew ejected in win over Iowa State

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades was critical of Big 12 officials after coach Scott Drew was ejected for the first time in his 21 seasons with the 18th-ranked Bears.

Baylor guard Jayden Nunn reacts after a 3-point basket oagainst Iowa State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)

Nunn scores with 2 seconds left as No. 18 Baylor beats No. 12 Iowa State 70-68 after Drew ejected

Jayden Nunn made the go-ahead layup with 2 seconds remaining and 18th-ranked Baylor overcame coach Scott Drew’s first career ejection to beat No. 12 Iowa State 70-68.

UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) drives to the basket as Xavier forward Abou Ousmane defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumps

UConn remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll as the top five stayed the same from last week.

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger looks on as Iowa State plays Kansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 79-75. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger says the program wasn’t monitoring Kansas State’s huddles

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger says the program did not have anyone monitoring Kansas State’s huddles during a 78-67 victory over the Wildcats on Wednesday night.

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert (10) celebrates a 79-75 win over Kansas after a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

No. 23 Iowa State beats No. 7 Kansas 79-75, runs home winning streak to 13 games

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Tre King had 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Iowa State knocked off No. 7 Kansas 79-75 on Saturday.

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) celebrates a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Tre King helps No. 23 Iowa State top No. 7 Kansas 79-75

Tre King had 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Iowa State knocked off No. 7 Kansas 79-75. Iowa State improved to 13-0 at home this season while enhancing its status as a Big 12 contender.

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Milan Momcilovic scores 19 to lead No. 23 Iowa State over Kansas State 78-67

Milan Momcilovic scored 19 points as No. 23 Iowa State pulled away late to beat Kansas State 78-67. Keshon Gilbert added 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Cyclones, who extended their home-winning streak to 12 games.

Iowa State guard Curtis Jones (5) steals the ball from TCU forward Emanuel Miller (2) in the second half of an NCAA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

No. 24 Iowa State has 18 steals and holds on for 73-72 win at No. 19 TCU

Keshon Gilbert scored 20 points, Curtis Jones had 17 points along with seven of Iowa State’s 18 steals and the 24th-ranked Cyclones held on for a 73-72 win over No. 19 TCU.

BYU guard Dallin Hall (30) is trapped by Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, rear, and guard Tamin Lipsey (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)

Spencer Johnson scores 28, leads BYU to first win over Iowa State

Spencer Johnson scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 20 BYU to a 87-72 victory over No. 24 Iowa State.

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) drives up court past Oklahoma State guard Quion Williams (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 66-42. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Lipsey scores 17 to lead Iowa State to 66-42 romp over Oklahoma State

Tamin Lipsey scored 17 points to propel Iowa State to a 66-42 romp over Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots over Houston guard Jamal Shead, left, and forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 57-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State knocks off Houston, nation’s last undefeated team, 57-53

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Tamin Lipsey scored 14 points, freshman Milan Momcilovic made a baseline jumper with 30.2 seconds left and Iowa State beat No. 2 Houston 57-53 on Tuesday night to knock off the nation’s final unbeaten team.

Iowa State forward Robert Jones (12) celebrates in front of Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) at the end of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 57-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State beats nation’s final undefeated team, No. 2 Houston, 57-53

Tamin Lipsey scored 14 points, freshman Milan Momcilovic made a baseline jumper with 30.2 seconds left and Iowa State beat No. 2 Houston 57-53 to knock off the nation’s final unbeaten team.

Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) dribbles past West Virginia guard Kobe Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Jan. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

No. 2 Houston begins Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU this week

No. 2 Houston is about to begin the Big 12 grind with trips to Iowa State and TCU up this week. The Cougars won their inaugural conference game 89-55 over West Virginia last weekend.

Oklahoma guard Javian McCollum (2) prepares to shoot next to Iowa State forward Hason Ward, center, as Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

McCollum scores 15 as No. 11 Oklahoma tops Iowa State 71-63

Javian McCollum had 15 points and five assists, and No. 11 Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 71-63 in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) drives to the basket past New Hampshire forward Clarence Daniels (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 85-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Gilbert’s triple-double highlights Iowa State’s 85-70 victory over New Hampshire

Keshon Gilbert had a triple-double, Tamon Lipsey scored 16 points, and Iowa State defeated New Hampshire 85-70.

Pittsburgh forward Guillermo Diaz Graham celebrates after their win against Iowa State in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Soundtrack of this year’s March Madness begins with ‘CLANK!’

Iowa State was quick to say that its miserable shooting performance in the NCAA Tournament had nothing to do with some wonky rims in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell celebrates after scoring against Kentucky during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Super seniors lead the way into March Madness Sweet 16

Jerome Tang took his time finding the right players to fit into the program he wanted to build at Kansas State.

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after a basket against Marquette in the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the transfer portal, lamenting that it gives young athletes an easy out instead of an opportunity to overcome challenges.

Pittsburgh forward Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) reacts after scoring during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pitt holds Iowa State to 23% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Nelly Cummings scored 13 points and No. 11 seed Pittsburgh held sixth-seeded Iowa State to 23% shooting in a 59-41 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Xavier head coach Sean Miller works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton during the semifinals of the Big East conference tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Miller has No. 3 seed Xavier back in March Madness spotlight

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — When coach Sean Miller returned to Xavier, he made one thing clear to his players: He didn’t have any patience for losing.