The 2014–15 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 2014–15 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Fred Hoiberg, who was in his fifth season. They played their home games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa and competed in the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 25–9, 12–6 in Big 12 play to finish in second place. They defeated Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas to become champions of the Big 12 Conference tournament to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA Tournament they were upset by UAB in the first round. At the conclusion of the season, head coach Fred Hoiberg accepted the same position with the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. Previous season The Cyclones finished 28–8, and 11–7 in Big 12 play to finish in a tie for 3rd place in the regular season conference standings. They defeated Kansas State, Kansas, and Baylor to become champions of the Big 12 Conference tournament to earn and automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In the NCAA Tournament they defeated North Carolina Central and North Carolina to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to UConn. Offseason departures Recruiting Prep recruits Incoming transfers Roster Schedule and results |- !colspan=12 style=""|Exhibition |- |- !colspan=12 style=""| Regular Season |- |- |- !colspan=12 style=""| Big 12 Tournament |- |- |- |- !colspan=12 style=""| NCAA Tournament |- |- Rankings Awards and honors All-Americans Georges Niang (3rd Team) Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Jameel McKay All-Conference Selections Georges Niang (1st Team) Monté Morris (2nd Team) Jameel McKay (3rd Team) Dustin Hogue (Honorable Mention) Big 12 All-Tournament Team Georges Niang (MVP) Monté Morris Big 12 All-Defensive Team Jameel McKay Big 12 All-Newcomer Team Jameel McKay Academic All-Big 12 First Team Matt Thomas (basketball) References Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball seasons Iowa State Iowa State Iowa State Cyc Iowa State Cyc