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Athlon tabs Iowa State as No. 2 in the Big 12

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Preseason basketball magazines are starting to hit newsstands.

Athlon is high on the Cyclones.

The annual publication has picked Iowa State to place second in the Big 12 (behind Kansas) this season and has the Cyclones ranked 19th in its preseason top 25.

Also worth mentioning: Monte Morris is tabbed as a second-team All-American and in the Big 12 section, senior Matt Thomas is listed as the league’s most underrated player.

Athlon’s Big 12 predictions

1 – Kansas
2 – Iowa State
3 – Texas
4 – Baylor
5 – West Virginia
6 – Oklahoma
7 – Texas Tech
8 – Kansas State
9 – Oklahoma State
10 – TCU

Chris Williams
Chris Williamshttp://www.CycloneFanatic.com
Chris is the Publisher of Cyclone Fanatic, one of the largest independent college sports media outlets in the country, and the Founder of Iowa Everywhere, a statewide digital platform dedicated to telling Iowa’s stories through sports and culture. A trusted voice for Cyclone fans, Williams has covered Iowa State athletics across print, radio, television, and digital media, earning a reputation as both a storyteller and community builder. Born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa, Williams also happens to be a devoted motorsports fan, country music enthusiast, and weekend pitmaster. He lives in central Iowa with his wife Ashley, their daughters Camryn and Elyse, and the family dog Diffie, who collectively keep him busier than a Big 12 schedule.

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