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Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches the game from the bench during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball against Texas Tech on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Basketball Predicted to Make Final Four in March Madness

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) drives to the basket around Texas Tech Red Raiders forward LeJuan Watts (3) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Iowa State as an NCAA Tournament Contender

Lucca Mazzie

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) goes to the basket as Arizona State Sun Devils forward Andrija Grbovic (14) defends during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State Basketball Star Joshua Jefferson Named Second-Team All-American

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 17, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger, guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and guard Nate Heise (0) watch the Cyclones play the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Iowa State Basketball Has a Major Edge for NCAA Tournament

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 17, 2026

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Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) watches the time tick down in their loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

3 Players Who Will Decide Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament Run

Lucca Mazzie

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at T-Mobile Center.

Breaking Down if Iowa State Basketball Can Win Midwest Region

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones bench reacts after a play during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center.

Iowa State Basketball Moving in Right Direction of AP Poll

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger gives direction during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center.

Iowa State Basketball Predicted To Breeze Past Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Zach Koons

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Mar 16, 2026

ESPN's Jay Bilas speaks during ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast ahead of No. 4 Tennessee's basketball game against No. 10 Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.

Iowa State Cyclones Receive Bold NCAA Tournament Prediction From Jay Bilas

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg will be three of the top men’s basketball players in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Ranking the Best 68 Men’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

SI Staff

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger during the second half against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

The Iowa State Basketball Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 16, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones' women's basketball head coach Bill Fennelly write in a board before Iowa State and Oklahoma State women basketball at Hilton Coliseum on February. 25, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State Basketball Receives Brutal Draw in NCAA Women’s Tournament

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 16, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Killyan Toure (27) celebrates after winning 69-72 over Baylor in the Big-12 men’s basketball on Feb. 7, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa

Iowa State Cyclones Ranked as a Top Team in NCAA Tournament

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 16, 2026

Michigan is the betting favorite to win the Midwest Region.

Betting the Midwest Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament: Predictions, Odds, Upsets for March Madness

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 16, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches the game from the bench during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball against Texas Tech on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Start Time Revealed for Iowa State Basketball's First NCAA Tournament Matchup

Nick Ziegler

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Mar 16, 2026

Nebraska men's basketball coach has now led six teams to NCAA Tournament bids.

Fred Hoiberg's All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

Kaleb Henry

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) leaves the game during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at T-Mobile Center.

Iowa State Basketball Gets Favorable Region Draw in 2026 NCAA Tournament

Kenneth Teape

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Mar 16, 2026

South Carolina handed UConn its first loss of the year in the Final Four, ending their hopes for back-to-back national titles.

Women’s March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels and Full NCAA Tournament Schedule

Dan Lyons

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Apr 4, 2026

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