The 2011–12 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented

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during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by

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, who was in his 2nd season. They played their home games at

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and competed in the

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Previous season

The

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finished 16–16, and 3–13 in

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play to finish tied for 12th in the regular season conference standings. They lost to

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in the first round of the Big 12 tournament.

Offseason departures

Recruiting

Prep recruits

Incoming transfers

Preseason

In August 2011 the team took a week-long trip to Italy. In addition to playing several scrimmages against local teams they were able to tour

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, the

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, the

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, and other landmarks.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

Awards and honors

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(Honorable Mention) * All-Conference Selections :

(1st Team) : Scott Christopherson (3rd Team) :Chris Allen (Honorable Mention) : Melvin Ejim (Honorable Mention) * Big 12 Coach of the Year :

* Academic All-Big 12 First Team : Scott Christopherson : Bubu Palo : Melvin Ejim *Ralph A. Olsen Award :

References

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