1956–57 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team

The 1956–57 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 1956-57 NCAA College men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Bill Strannigan, who was in his third season with the Cyclones. They played their home games at the Iowa State Armory in Ames, Iowa.

1956–57 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball
ConferenceBig Seven Conference
Record16–7 (6–6 Big Seven)
Head coach
Assistant coachBob Lamson
Home arenaIowa State Armory
1956–57 Big Seven Conference men's basketball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 2 Kansas111 .917243  .889
Kansas State84 .667158  .652
Iowa State66 .500167  .696
Colorado57 .417149  .609
Nebraska57 .4171112  .478
Missouri48 .3331013  .435
Oklahoma39 .250815  .348
Rankings from AP Poll

They finished the season 16–7, 6–6 in Big Seven play to finish in third place. Gary Thompson won Big Seven Player of the Year, edging out Wilt Chamberlain of Kansas. Iowa State also picked up their first ever win over a top ranked team, defeating Kansas, 39–37.

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