In 2011-2012, Hoiberg led Iowa State to a 23-11 overall record and a third-place finish in the Big 12 Conference, [13] advancing to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005. [14] The Cyclones defeated reigning national champion Connecticut [15] in third round tourney action, before falling to eventual national champion Kentucky.

5 days ago · There’s no debating that Iowa State basketball has soared to new heights under the direction of T.J. Otzelberger. After inheriting a team that went 2-22 (0-18 Big 12) in 2021, Otzelberger produced 22 wins and a Sweet 16 berth in Year 1 and has sustained that success in the years since. Despite a current three-game […]

Inheriting a program that went just 2-22 the season before, Otzelberger led a Cyclone team unanimously picked to finish last in the Big 12 Conference to a 22-13 record and the Sweet 16 of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

6 days ago · On how difficult the Big 12 is this season Yeah, no, it's, I mean, again, I know the SEC has had a great year in the non-league, and, we've talked about the Big 12 being the best league.

Jan 17, 2025 · Four years ago, T.J. Otzelberger inherited an Iowa State basketball program coming off a 2-22 season, including 0-18 in the Big 12. But the 47-year-old head coach has not only quickly...

A full transcript of everything Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said in his Friday morning press conference ahead of the Cyclone's game at Colorado to start Big 12 play. Iowa State...

Dec 17, 2024 · Otzelberger has taken the team to three NCAA Tournaments in three seasons at the helm, including a pair of Sweet 16 trips. The Cyclones won the Big 12 Tournament last year and are currently...

Oct 8, 2024 · Featuring: Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger on how (and why) he turned the Cyclones into a defensive monster.

Dec 17, 2024 · Introduced as the 21st head coach in program history on March 18, 2021, Otzelberger inherited a program coming off a 2-22 campaign and has since led it to three-straight NCAA Tournament bids, including a pair of Sweet 16s, and the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament title.

Dec 22, 2024 · Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger on what he tells his newcomers to prepare them for the Big 12 conference grind.