Coach Steve Prohm's first season in Ames produced mixed results for the Iowa State Cyclones in Big 12 play, despite inheriting a sizable stable of returning talent from Fred Hoiberg. With seemingly less to work with in Year 2, Prohm continued to put his own stamp on the program and led the Cyclones to an even better season, including a second-place conference finish and a march to the Big 12 tournament title. The 2016 campaign did end with a Sweet 16 appearance, so can Iowa State's improved play this season lead to even greater NCAA tournament returns?
ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.