The 2014–15 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Cyclones were coached by

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, who was in his fifth season. They played their home games at

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and competed in the

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. They finished the season 25–9, 12–6 in

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play to finish in second place. They defeated

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, and

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to become champions of the Big 12 Conference tournament to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA Tournament they were upset by UAB in the first round. At the conclusion of the season, head coach

accepted the same position with the

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of the

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Previous season

The

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finished 28–8, and 11–7 in

play to finish in a tie for 3rd place in the regular season conference standings. They defeated

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, and Baylor to become champions of the Big 12 Conference tournament to earn and automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA Tournament they defeated North Carolina Central and

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to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to

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Offseason departures

Recruiting

Prep recruits

Incoming transfers

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Awards and honors

*All-Americans :

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(3rd Team) * Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year :

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* All-Conference Selections :

(1st Team) :

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(2nd Team) :

(3rd Team) :

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(Honorable Mention) * Big 12 All-Tournament Team :

(MVP) :

* Big 12 All-Defensive Team :

* Big 12 All-Newcomer Team :

* Academic All-Big 12 First Team :

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References

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