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    Iowa State Cyclones

    Who did the Cyclones defeat to win the final Big Eight Tournament championship game?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Kansas. On March 10, 1996, Dedric Willoughby led the Cylcones to a 56-55 victory the final Big Eight Championship at Kansas City, MO.

    Who defeated the Cyclones in the 2000 Elite 8?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Michigan State. Michigan State defeated Iowa State 75-64 in Auburn Hills, MI. So much for nobody getting homecourt advantage.

    Who broke their collarbone in 1993 after their vehicle was hit by a train?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Loren Meyer. Loren Meyer recovered to become a 1st Round NBA Draft choice by the Dallas Mavericks in 1995 (the 24th overall).

    Which school shocked the nation by defeating the #2 seed Cyclones in the first round of the 2001 NCAA Tournament?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Hampton. Hampton defeated the Cyclones 58-57 in Boise, Idaho. Iowa State became only the fouth #2 seed to lose in the first round. #15 Richmond defeated #2 Syracuse in 1991. #15 Santa Clara defeated #2 Arizona in 1993. #15 Coppin State defeated #2 South Carolina in 1997.

    Which school did former mammoth center Kelvin Cato play at before transferring to Iowa State?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      South Alabama. Kelvin Cato was drafted #15 in the 1st Round of the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks in 1997.

    Which former University of Michigan coach was the long time head coach of the Cyclones?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Johnny Orr. Johnny Orr was introduced at Cyclone games by, "HERE'S JOHNNY"!

    Which former Cyclone was known as "The Mayor"?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Fred Hoiberg. Ames native Fred Hoiberg was dubbed "The Mayor" because he was so popular, he actualy got votes for the mayor election.

    What is the name of the former Cyclone coach who would go and later coach the NBA's Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Hornets?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Tim Floyd . Tim Floyd left the Cyclones to coach the Chicago Bulls.

    What is significance of the Cyclone who wears #40?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      In honor of University of Iowa player Chris Street. A Cyclone player who hails from the state of Iowa get the honor of wearing #40 in honor of Chris Street.

    Did the Cyclones hand Wilt Chamberlain his first collegiate loss?Iowa State Cyclones Basketball (wsu420)

      Yes. On January 14, 1957, Gary Thompson led the Cyclones to a 39-37 victory over Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa State Cyclones

    • What did the Iowa State Cardinals change their nickname to after the state was devastated by a series of storms in 1895? ( goto )


    • Every neighborhood has these, but Iowa has more than any other state. What are they? ( goto )


    • What or who is “Okoboji” (Iowa) named after? ( goto )


    • What is the correct pronunciation of the capital city of Iowa and birthplace of Bill Bryson, Des Moines? ( goto )


    • What 1978 novel enabled John Irving to give up his teaching position at the University of Iowa? ( goto )


    • Who was the young man from Davenport, Iowa, who became the first major white jazz star in the 1920's? ( goto )


    • What state is the 'nutmeg state?' ( goto )


    • He was described as a "native Nebraskan" even though he was born in Corning, Iowa. Can you name this entertainer, and please explain how "native" doesn't mean "born in" anymore? ( goto )


    • What state is known as 'The Yellowhammer State?' ( goto )


    • The roadrunner is which state's state bird? ( goto )


    • Due to the mumps outbreak in Iowa, I am reading something that says that people born before 1957 have a natural immunity to this disease, just what makes people born before 1957 have a "natural" immunity? ( goto )


    • What is the state animal, state fish, state stone, state fruit, state insect and state vegetable of South Carolina? ( goto )


    • What US state is nicknamed the Palmetto State? ( goto )


    • The poppy is the state flower of what US state? ( goto )


    • Which state in the US, is called the golden state? ( goto )


    • Which state in the USA became a state this day in 1890? ( goto )


    • Which state is also known as the Nutmeg State? ( goto )


    • Which US State owned another State? ( goto )


    • What is the 'Salt of State'? ( goto )


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    • What state is Blakeman in? ( goto )


    • Was Maryland a Confederate state? ( goto )


    • In 1915, which state's legislature proposed that the state be divided and a new state called Jefferson be created? ( goto )


    • For states in the US, what are all the "state" items they have, such as a state flower and state bird? ( goto )


    • The Black Eyed Susan is the state flower of what US state? ( goto )


    • If Hawaii is the smallest state of the USA, which state is second smallest? ( goto )


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    • Which US state is nicknamed the "Show Me" state, and why? ( goto )


    • What is the official State Drink for the State of Rhode Island, USA? ( goto )


    • What is the Virginia state song? ( goto )


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