Inside a raucous Hilton Coliseum, fans have watched as their Cyclones have strolled to six straight NCAA Tournaments. Six straight tournament appearances is a long enough streak to get excited about, but short enough in duration that fans can remember when winning wasn’t the norm. The wins have piled up as Hilton Magic returned to form, much to the delight of Cyclone fans all across the great state of Iowa.
For a streak that screams consistency, outsiders often view Iowa State as a place with a constant turnover of talent. As transfers made Ames their way to and from Ames, the backbone of the team remained the four year players.