Mar 19, 2016; Denver , CO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Matt Thomas (21) looks to pass against Arkansas Little Rock Trojans guard Marcus Johnson Jr. (13) in first half action of Iowa State vs Arkansas Little Rock during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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.
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
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