Iowa State Seeded 5th in Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament

Cyclones to face winner of Arizona State/Oklahoma State in second round

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Big 12 men's basketball tournament begins this week in Kansas City, with Iowa State seeded 5th. The Cyclones will play the winner of the Arizona State/Oklahoma State first-round matchup on Wednesday, March 11. The top four seeds - Arizona, Houston, Texas Tech, and Kansas - received double-byes into the quarterfinals.

Why it matters

As one of the top teams in the Big 12, Iowa State's seeding and tournament performance will have major implications for their postseason prospects. The Cyclones are looking to make a deep run and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

Iowa State finished the regular season with a 24-6 record and an 11-6 conference mark, tying them with Kansas for the 4th-best record in the Big 12. The Cyclones will face the winner of the first-round matchup between Arizona State and Oklahoma State in the second round on March 11.

  • The Big 12 men's basketball tournament starts this week at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
  • Iowa State (24-6, 11-6) will play the winner of the Arizona State/Oklahoma State game on Wednesday, March 11.
  • The tournament quarterfinals are scheduled for Thursday, March 12, with the semifinals on Friday, March 13 and the championship game on Saturday, March 14.

The players

Iowa State Cyclones

The Iowa State men's basketball team, seeded 5th in the Big 12 Tournament with a 24-6 overall record and 11-6 conference mark.

Arizona Wildcats

The #1 seed in the Big 12 Tournament with a 28-2 overall record and 15-2 conference record.

Houston Cougars

The #2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament with a 25-5 overall record and 13-4 conference record.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

The #3 seed in the Big 12 Tournament with a 22-8 overall record and 12-5 conference record.

Kansas Jayhawks

The #4 seed in the Big 12 Tournament with a 21-9 overall record and 11-6 conference record, tied with Iowa State.

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What’s next

The winner of the Iowa State vs. Arizona State/Oklahoma State second-round matchup will face the #4 seed Kansas Jayhawks in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 12.

The takeaway

Iowa State's 5th seed in the Big 12 Tournament sets up an intriguing second-round matchup, as the Cyclones look to make a deep run and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid. With the top four seeds receiving double-byes, the tournament will feature plenty of high-stakes games as teams vie for conference supremacy.