Iowa State Men's Basketball Extends Winning Streak

Gonzaga remains a top contender in the NCAA Tournament with an undefeated start to West Coast Conference play, currently projected as a No. 3 seed in the East Region. Meanwhile, Iowa State has extended its winning streak to nine games and remains ranked No. 3 in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and the AP Poll. Auburn holds the No. 2 spot in the latest rankings, trailing undefeated Tennessee, while their performance in upcoming games could influence their standing. In the Big Ten, Creighton and Nebraska are both positioned well in the NET rankings, with Nebraska showcasing a strong record but facing challenges in Quadrant 1 games. The first weekend of January marked a thrilling start to conference play, highlighted by Florida's high-scoring matchup against Kentucky. Overall, the landscape of college basketball is shaping up with several teams vying for top positions as conference play intensifies.