Curtis Jones has become the lynchpin for a deep, talented Iowa State team that continues to pass nearly every test this season.

The Iowa State men's basketball team has reached a historic milestone, climbing to the No. 2 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings released Monday. This marks t

In January 1957, the last time Iowa State was in the top three in the AP poll, Dwight Eisenhower was president and "Singing the Blues" by Guy Mitchell with Ray Conniff & his Orchestra was ruling the radio and jukeboxes, according to Billboard.

The Iowa State men are now ranked second in both the AP and Coaches Polls for college basketball. After a loss by Tennessee while No. 1 to Florida, the Cyclones

Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas for the Cyclones’ 12th straight victory

The climb continues for Iowa State men's basketball. For the first time in program history, the Cyclones are ranked No. 2 in the nation. Iowa State is No. 2 in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY Sports Coaches polls. It is the Cyclones’ highest ranking ever.

Iowa State took down Kansas on Wednesday night behind an impressive defensive effort and clutch buckets on offense.

For Curtis Jones, it doesn't seem to matter. Wednesday night provided the latest reminder. Final score: Iowa State 74, Kansas 57. Jones, the senior guard who transferred from Buffalo in advance of last season,

Curtis Jones scored 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting, including 5-for-6 accuracy from 3-point range, and No. 2 Iowa State pulled away for a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday in Ames, Iowa.

Curtis Jones sends home crowd into a frenzy after draining another logo 3-pointer for Iowa State.