The 1976–77 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented

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during the

1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season The 1976–77 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began in November 1976, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 1977 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship Game on March 27 ...

. The

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were coached by

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, who was in his first season with the Cyclones. They played their home games at

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. They finished the season 8–19, 3–11 in Big Eight play to finish in last place. The Cyclones lost in the first round of the Big Eight tournament to first seeded

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, falling 97–62.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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