Iowa State basketball to play on ESPN's 'Big Monday' in 2026-27 season
Iowa State men's basketball is making one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the 2026-27 season. Here are the details.
The Iowa State men's basketball team is set to headline ESPN's "Big Monday" showcase during the 2026-27 season. On March 1, 2027, the Cyclones will face the Kansas Jayhawks at Phog Allen Fieldhouse, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. Central Time in Lawrence. This will be the final "Big Monday" matchup for the 2026-27 season. ESPN began its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987, highlighting top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 conferences.
The Cyclones and Jayhawks split their regular-season series last season, with Kansas winning 84-63 on January 13 and Iowa State defeating Kansas 74-56 on February 14. Kansas, coming off a 24-11 season, lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's last year. Iowa State finished 29-8 overall, reaching the Sweet 16 for the third time under head coach T.J.
Otzelberger. Freshman wing Tyran Stokes, the consensus top high school recruit of the 2026 class, is attracting attention in NBA mock drafts.
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