Former Vandal Floyd A Unanimous Selection For Big Eight Accolades

Former University of Idaho coach Tim Floyd, whose Iowa State Cyclones may be the biggest surprise in men’s college basketball, was named Associated Press Big Eight coach of the year on Wednesday.

Sixteen broadcasters and sportswriters unanimously selected Floyd.

After Iowa State lost virtually everyone from last year’s team that was 23-11, logic had Floyd wallowing in the conference basement.

Instead, the second-place Cyclones are heading into Friday’s conference tournament ranked No. 23 in the nation with a 20-8 record.

“It all goes back to expectations,” Floyd said. “What I’ll remember most is all the fun our players and our fans were able to have this year, in a year that was supposed to be a down time for Iowa State.”