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The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team remains ranked #3 nationally in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY Sports Network Coaches Poll. The team, currently boasting a perfect 12-0 record, is coming off a week-long break and will face Houston Christian on December 29th before starting Big 12 Conference play against West Virginia on January 2nd. Neither poll was updated this week due to the holidays. A full list of other teams who received votes in the polls were mentioned, including Kentucky, USC, Utah State, Auburn, Saint Louis, Clemson, Seton Hall, Oklahoma State, Yale, UCLA, Saint Mary’s, LSU, California, Villanova, Miami (OH), and Indiana.

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Cyclones Hold Strong at #3 in National Basketball Rankings

AMES, IA – The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team continues to impress, maintaining their #3 ranking in both the Associated Press (AP) and USA TODAY Sports Network Coaches Poll. The Cyclones (12-0) have enjoyed a stellar start to the season under head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

Coming off a week of rest after defeating Long Beach State on December 21st, Iowa State is set to return to Hilton Coliseum on December 29th to face Houston Christian. The game serves as a final tune-up before the Cyclones dive into Big 12 Conference play on January 2nd, hosting West Virginia.

While neither poll was updated this week due to the holiday break, Iowa State’s consistent performance has solidified their position among the nation’s elite. The full rankings from the coaches poll and AP poll were also mentioned, showing that Kentucky received the most votes overall in the Associated Press poll. Other teams receiving votes include USC, Utah State, Auburn, Saint Louis, Clemson, Seton Hall, Oklahoma State, Yale, UCLA, Saint Mary’s, LSU, California, Villanova, Miami (OH), and Indiana.

Cyclone fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming games as the team looks to build on its undefeated record and make a strong statement in conference play.

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