Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger discusses upcoming Memphis matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
College SportsIowa State Cyclones' head coach TJ Otzelberger returns to Sioux Falls for the Sanford Pentagon opening day event on November 6. The 18th-ranked Cyclones are set to face Memphis following a showcase involving Murray State and Tennessee State. Otzelberger, in his fifth season, has guided Iowa State to five NCAA tournament appearances but seeks to advance beyond the Sweet 16. He praised the prestigious venue and expressed excitement for the matchup, noting strong fan support from the region.
- •Iowa State plays Memphis on November 6 at the Sanford Pentagon.
- •Otzelberger is 124-53 at Iowa State with five NCAA appearances.
- •He previously coached South Dakota State before joining Iowa State.
- •The event highlights college basketball's opening day festivities.
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Q&A with Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger
"Nov. 1—SIOUX FALLS — TJ Otzelberger is once again back in the state where he began his college basketball head coaching career. The former South Dakota State leader is in town for the Sanford Pentagon opening day extravaganza, where his 18th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones will face Memphis on Monday night at 6 p.m. (FS1), following the Field of 68 Showcase earlier in the day that pits Murray State ...
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