The 1981–82 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The

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were coached by Johnny Orr, who was in his 2nd season. They played their home games at

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. They finished the season 10–17, 5–9 in Big Eight play to finish in sixth. The Cyclones lost in the first round of the Big Eight tournament to Oklahoma, falling 71-67.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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