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San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher.

San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher.

The San Diego State Aztecs barely missed making the NCAA Tournament last spring, a snub that ended a season of high expectations. In CBS Sports’ updated 2027 B

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Oct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars fans celebrate a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) shoots over Houston Cougars guard Ramon Walker Jr. (3) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

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Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson poses for a portrait during Iowa State men's basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Ames.

Iowa State Cyclones guard Nate Heise (0) drives with the ball around Kansas Jayhawks guard Jayden Dawson (1) during the second half in the Big-12 conference basketball showdown on Feb. 14, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger addresses the media after a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Tennessee State Tigers at Enterprise Center.

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Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center.

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of an Iowa State Cyclones helmet during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

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Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers talks to media during NFL football pro-day at Bergstrom Football Complex on March 24, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

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Feb 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) warms up before the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images