Iowa State Cyclones: March Madness Bound

0:00On March 15, Iowa State Cyclones returned home after a strong run to the Big 12 tournament semi-finals. They finished the season with 27 wins and 7 losses overall, including a perfect 13 and 0 against non-coference foes. Their top rankings in key metrics like net at number 7 and Kenpom at number 6 put them firmly in the mix for a high NCAA seed. The team dominated in Quadrant 2 games with a 10 and 0 record, second best in the nation, highlighted by big wins including a blowout over Arizona State. They also hold a winning record in Quadrant 1, with key victories over powerhouses like Purdue, Kansas and Houston, despite some late regular, season stumbles. Players feel the momentum building at the perfect time, saying they're clicking on both ends of the court and ready to compete fiercely in the fair. Coach T.J. Ozzelberger Squad has shown offensive fire in recent games, boosting confidence as the bracket reveal nears.

1:01Projections now point to a number 2 or number 3 seed, trending toward the higher spot after other conference results. That means a likely matchup against a number, 14 or 15 seed in the first round, right in nearby St. Louis for easy fan travel. Possible opening opponents include North Dakota State, Troy or Wright State as number 14s, for Tennessee State, Idaho and CNS-15. Seeds all solid mid-major champs, but facing a tall task against the Cyclone's resume. The bracket drops soon, and Iowa State looks prime for a deep run.