Iowa State men’s basketball ranked No. 2 in the nation for first time in program history

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By Eugene Rapay, Des Moines Register 

Iowa-The climb continues for Iowa State men’s basketball. For the first time in program history, the Cyclones are ranked No. 2 in the nation.

Iowa State is No. 2 in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY Sports Coaches polls. It is the Cyclones’ highest ranking ever.

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The Cyclones are also enjoying their longest winning streak since T.J. Otzelberger’s first season at Iowa State, when the team opened the 2021-22 season with a 12-0 start.

Iowa State extended its winning streak to 11 straight after a strong finish against Utah on Tuesday, followed by a thrilling overtime road win at Texas Tech on Saturday.

The Cyclones (14-1, 4-0 Big 12 Conference) have a big week ahead with two games against ranked opponents. Iowa State will host Kansas on Wednesday night before going on the road to play at West Virginia on Saturday.

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Here’s a look at where the Cyclones stand in the latest men’s college basketball rankings.

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Iowa State rankings update

The Cyclones climbed to No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Last week, they were No. 3.

Iowa State also moved up to No. 2 in the newest AP Poll. It is the highest ranking ever for the Cyclones. It was previously ranked No. 3.

USA TODAY Sports men’s college basketball coaches poll

Here is a look at the new USA TODAY Sports men’s basketball coaches poll.

1. Auburn
2. Iowa State
3. Duke
4. Florida
5. Alabama
6. Tennessee
7. Marquette
8. Houston
9. Kentucky
10. Kansas
11. Texas A&M
12. Michigan State
13. UConn
14. Oregon
15. Purdue
16. Gonzaga
17. Memphis
18. Mississippi State
19. Michigan
20. Illinois
21. Ole Miss
22. Utah State
23. Georgia
24. Baylor
25. West Virginia

Others receiving votes

St. John’s 52; Wisconsin 29; Arizona 29; New Mexico 19; Oklahoma 14; UCLA 12; Maryland 8; Texas Tech 6; Clemsonn 5; Saint Mary’s 4; Louisville 3; Indiana 3; San Diego State 2; Missouri 2; UC-Irvine 1

AP Poll

Here is a look at the newest AP Poll.

1. Auburn
2. Iowa State
3. Duke
4. Alabama
5. Florida
6. Tennessee
7. Marquette
8. Kentucky
9. Kansas
10. Houston
11. Texas A&M
12. Michigan State
13. Oregon
14. UConn
15. Mississippi State
16. Gonzaga
17. Purdue
18. Memphis
19. Illinois
20. Michigan
21. Ole Miss
22. Utah State
23. Georgia
24. Wisconsin
25. Baylor

Others receiving votes

St. John’s 83; Oklahoma 63; West Virginia 61; Arizona 26; Louisville 17; Texas Tech 12; Maryland 11; Clemson 8; Missouri 8; Cincinnati 4; San Diego State 4; Saint Mary’s 3; UC-Irvine 2; New Mexico 2

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