Throughout the 21st century, the Iowa State Cyclones have proven to be one of college basketball’s premier programs. The consistent NCAA tournament appearances, iconic players, and unique moments that make college basketball what it is, Iowa State is a perfect depiction of the sport as a whole. Over the last five years, the Cyclones have arguably been in their ‘golden era.’ They have been to three Sweet Sixteens , gotten 22+ wins in four of the seasons, and reached the top 11 in the AP Poll rankings in all five years. Clearly, Iowa State is one of the most up-and-coming programs in college basketball. It’s no coincidence that the Cyclones have done well the past five years. After hiring head coach T.J. Otzelberger , things quickly changed, and success followed. T.J. Otzelberger has elevated Iowa State to new heights Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J.…