SURPRISE: #7 Iowa State Will DOMINATE Big 12 Tournament With Star Players Back, Despite Record

Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball aims for a Big 12 Tournament breakout as Nick Marovets previews their matchup against Arizona State and assesses their true championship potential. With Addie Brown, Ariana Jackson, and Audie Crooks finally healthy, could the Cyclones outperform their 7th seed ranking and make a deep run on a neutral—and controversial—glass LED court? Nick Marovets breaks down key games from Iowa State’s rollercoaster season, including tough losses during injury slumps and big wins when the roster returned to form. Get insights on Bill Fennelly’s tactical options, bracket challenges against powerhouses like West Virginia, Baylor, and TCU, and why the Cyclones’ current NCAA Tournament 9 seed may not reflect their ceiling. Can Iowa State’s roster depth and resilience power them past elite opponents and into March Madness history? Find out as the stakes heat up in Kansas City.