Cyclones’ 2026 Season Preview | Big 12 Basketball News

The Iowa State Cyclones are primed for a breakout 2026-27 season, with Coach T.J. Otzelberger leading them into a meticulously crafted non-conference schedule designed for dominance. Starting with manageable matchups against Memphis and Southern Miss, they’ll test themselves at the high-stakes Players Era Tournament in Vegas against San Diego State before facing tougher road games against Iowa and North Carolina Central. With key home games, neutral-site friendliness, and a strong mix of winnable and challenging foes, this slate sets up a realistic path to an undefeated start — just like last year — while laying the groundwork for a deep postseason run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e42f4e98cb6c938