Lutz, Cowboys seek defensive carryover in road test against No. 3 Iowa State

OSU faces stern test at No. 3 Iowa State as Lutz highlights Big 12’s dominance

Daniel Allen

Jan 10, 2026 - 6 min read

Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz high-fives fans in the student section following the Cowboys' game against Sam Houston on Dec. 2, 2025, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Lutz is in his second season leading the Cowboys, who are off to their best start since the 2013-14 season. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Lutz, Cowboys seek defensive carryover in road test against No. 3 Iowa State — Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz high-fives fans in the student section following the Cowboys' game against Sam Houston on Dec. 2, 2025, at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Lutz is in his second season leading the Cowboys, who are off to their best start since the 2013-14 season. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

Steve Lutz has often reiterated his stance on the Big 12’s stronghold over college basketball.

Days ahead of Oklahoma State’s clash at No. 3 Iowa State at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Hilton Coliseum, the Cowboys’ second-year coach reverted to old talking points. About the depth, the dominance and sheer level of talent within a conference which Lutz has unapologetically stated to be the best in college basketball.

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