Mon Oct 14 17:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Iowa State Cyclones Start Season Ranked No. 5 in Preseason AP Poll
AMES, IOWA – The Iowa State Cyclones are poised for a strong season, as they enter the 2024-25 campaign ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press preseason top 25 poll. This marks their first appearance in the preseason rankings since the 2016-17 season.
The Cyclones, fresh off a 29-8 season that included a Big 12 Tournament title and a Sweet 16 appearance, have earned the respect of the college basketball world. Their 29 wins last year were the second-most in program history.
The AP poll sees Illinois as the top team, followed by St. John’s, Xavier, and Texas Tech. The Cyclones will be looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament and continue their recent success.
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