Iowa State earned the No. 16 spot in the 2025-26 preseason Associated Press poll, but where do the Cyclones stand in the eyes of college basketball coaches?

The USA TODAY preseason men's college basketball poll was released on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Here is a look at where Iowa State is ranked.

Iowa State coaches' poll ranking update

The Cyclones enter the 2025-26 season as the No. 18-ranked team in the USA TODAY Sports men's college basketball preseason rankings .

Last year, Iowa State finished 25-10 and closed at No. 17 in the final USA TODAY men's college basketball coaches poll. The injury-affected Cyclones made it as far as the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, gam

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