1943–44 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team explained

Year:	1943–44
Record:	14–4
Sport:	Basketball
Conference:	Big Six Conference
Short Conf:	Big Six
Team:	Iowa State Cyclones
Head Coach:	Louis Menze
Conf Record:	9–1
Hc Year:	16th
Stadium:	State Gymnasium
Champion:	Big Six Champions
Tourney:	1944 NCAA basketball tournament
Tourney Result:	Final Four

The 1943–44 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 1943–44 NCAA men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Louis Menze, who was in his sixteenth season with the Cyclones. They played their home games at the State Gymnasium in Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones qualified for the Final Four for the first time in school history, defeating Pepperdine in the NCAA Western Regional, before falling to Utah, 40–31. Initially, it was not even known if Iowa State would be able to fulfill its role in the postseason tournament, but they were ultimately able to do so.^[1] Star player Price Brookfield joined the Cyclones mid-season through the naval training program at Iowa State.^[2]

Roster

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Schedule

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Notes and References

1. "IOWA STATE DECLINES". Chicago Daily Tribune 1944 Mar 07:17.
2. Web site: Centennial Moments: Price Brookfield.
3. (1) November 24, 1943 (Page 12 of 54). Des Moines Register 1943 Nov 24(156):12.
4. Web site: Centennial Moments: Price Brookfield.
5. (1) December 2, 1943 (Page 11 of 16). Des Moines Register 1943 Dec 02(164):11.
6. Web site: Iowa State Men's Basketball All-Time Results. April 18, 2020. Iowa State University Athletic Department.