Head Coach
T.J. Otzelberger
Program contact: Thomas Pollard, Recruiting Coordinator
tpollard@iastate.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Pollard | Recruiting Coordinator | tpollard@iastate.edu |
| Nate Schmidt | Assistant Coach | schmidtn@iastate.edu |
| Micah Byars | Director of Operations | mbyars@iastate.edu |
| Richardson Maitre | Graduate Assistant | rmaitre@iastate.edu |
| Pete Link | Basketball Staff | plink@iastate.edu |
About Iowa State Cyclones Basketball
Iowa State basketball under head coach T.J. Otzelberger competes in one of the nation's premier conferences, the Big 12, where athletes face elite competition night in and night out. Located in Ames, the university provides a strong academic environment where student-athletes receive genuine support for their education alongside their basketball development. The program emphasizes building a winning culture centered on toughness, accountability, and development. Otzelberger has established a system that prepares players for success both on the court and in their professional futures. High school players considering Iowa State gain access to Big 12-level coaching, world-class facilities, and a coaching staff committed to maximizing individual potential. The Cyclones offer the combination of serious basketball at a high competitive level with authentic institutional commitment to student-athlete welfare and academic excellence that serious prospects should explore.
Net price
$18,517/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
77%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
25,367
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,957 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,869 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,013 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,173 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,905 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 25,367
- Average net price
- $18,517 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,092 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,140 / year
- Graduation rate
- 77%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Iowa State Cyclones camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
1
Final Fours
1944
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Jefferson | Nets | Rookie |
| Mike Taylor | Clippers | — |
| Loren Meyer | Mavericks, Nuggets, Suns | — |
| Royce White | Kings | 2014 |
| Georges Niang | Jazz | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Big 12 Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
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Location Tucson, AZ | Enrollment 42,537 | Avg. net price $17,125 |
Arizona State
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Location Tempe, AZ | Enrollment 64,674 | Avg. net price $14,694 |
Baylor
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Location Waco, TX | Enrollment 14,785 | Avg. net price $44,441 |
BYU
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Location Provo, UT | Enrollment 32,952 | Avg. net price $13,397 |
Cincinnati
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Location Cincinnati, OH | Enrollment 29,882 | Avg. net price $24,917 |
Colorado
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Location Boulder, CO | Enrollment 31,939 | Avg. net price $23,708 |
Houston
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Location Houston, TX | Enrollment 38,380 | Avg. net price $11,439 |
Iowa State
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Location Ames, IA | Enrollment 25,367 | Avg. net price $18,517 |
Kansas
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Location Lawrence, KS | Enrollment 21,217 | Avg. net price $20,004 |
Kansas State
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Location Manhattan, KS | Enrollment 15,142 | Avg. net price $18,210 |
Oklahoma State
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Location Stillwater, OK | Enrollment 21,773 | Avg. net price $17,058 |
TCU
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Location Fort Worth, TX | Enrollment 11,026 | Avg. net price $35,045 |
Texas Tech
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 32,394 | Avg. net price $19,890 |
UCF
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Location Orlando, FL | Enrollment 59,146 | Avg. net price $11,516 |
Utah
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Location Salt Lake City, UT | Enrollment 27,264 | Avg. net price $27,314 |
West Virginia
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Location Morgantown, WV | Enrollment 17,385 | Avg. net price $18,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iowa State D1?
Yes, Iowa State is an NCAA Division I program in the Big 12. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Iowa State men's basketball.
What conference is Iowa State in?
Iowa State competes in the Big 12 for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Iowa State?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,517 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Iowa State?
College Scorecard reports approximately 25,367 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Iowa State?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.