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Iowa State Cyclones Aim for Top Seed in NCAA

11/14/2025

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The Iowa State University Cyclones men's basketball team is ranked No. 16 and is projected as a No. 4 seed in the East Region for the 2025-26 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament.
They opened 3-0, including a 96-80 win over Mississippi State.
Upcoming games against St. John's and Creighton could boost their seeding and national standing.
Despite travel disadvantages, the Cyclones remain contenders in the Big 12 and nationally.

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Story summary

The Iowa State University Cyclones men's basketball team is ranked No. 16 and is projected as a No. 4 seed in the East Region for the 2025-26 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament.
They opened 3-0, including a 96-80 win over Mississippi State.
Upcoming games against St. John's and Creighton could boost their seeding and national standing.
Despite travel disadvantages, the Cyclones remain contenders in the Big 12 and nationally.