Big 12 Unveils 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule

The Big 12 Conference has announced its conference scheduling format for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, marking a new era with 16 member institutions and a 20-game schedule.

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The scheduling format was determined by a combination of geography, historical results, and a poll of the coaches to ensure a balanced schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. While the full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date, Iowa State’s conference opponents have been revealed.

Iowa State to Host Three Newcomers

The Cyclones will host three of the four newcomers to the league, including Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, at Hilton Coliseum. Meanwhile, they will only face Arizona State on the road. Iowa State will also face Arizona, UCF, Colorado, Kansas, and Kansas State in home-and-away matchups.

“The new schedule format is designed to provide a competitive and balanced schedule for all teams, while also taking into account the geographical locations of our member institutions.” - Big 12 Commissioner

Cyclones’ Conference Schedule Breakdown

Iowa State will face Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, TCU, and Utah only at Hilton Coliseum, while they will travel to Arizona State, Houston, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and West Virginia.

Hilton Coliseum, home of the Iowa State Cyclones

The 2024-25 season promises to be an exciting one for Big 12 men’s basketball, with a new schedule format and new opponents to contend with. Stay tuned for the full schedule release and get ready to cheer on your Cyclones!