Cyclones Aim for Big Twelve Tournament Crown

0:00On March 4, the Iowa State Cyclones are facing some worries after dropping three of their last four games, including a tough loss to the Arizona. Wildcats on Big Monday, still, they've put together a strong regular season overall, with standout victories over teams like Houston, Kansas, and Purdue. They've got one more home game on Saturday, where their big favorites to pick up a win and build some momentum heading into the Big 12. That short break after the loss should help them regroup before things heat up. A double buy looks slim now, since Kansas just needs to beat Kansas State at home to lock it in. If Iowa State lands the five seed, they'll tip off on Wednesday, but seeding aside, they're still in the mix for a deep run. ESPN's Myron Medcalf recently picked the cyclones to take the whole Big 12 tournament crown, even with the late stumbles. Fans and analysts see their home court edge carrying over to the event in Kansas City. This loaded tournament promises plenty of drama, and Iowa State's talent gives them a real shot

1:02to turn things around and make a statement come March.