The Iowa State women’s basketball team is picked to finish third in the Big 12 Conference this season by the league’s coaches. It is the highest preseason pick for the Cyclones since 2001-02, when Iowa State also was chosen third.
Oklahoma was picked as the team to beat by the league coaches, but five different teams received first-place votes, including two for the Cyclones. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team. Texas was picked to finish second, just two points ahead of Iowa State and Baylor was chosen fourth, just four points behind the Cyclones.
“The preseason ranking from the Big 12 coaches is flattering and I think it is a reflection of the respect the coaches have for our program,” Iowa State Coach Bill Fennelly said. “The vote is close and many teams have a great opportunity in what will again be the best conference in the nation.”
