1945–46 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team

The 1945–46 Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represented Iowa State University during the 1945-46 NCAA College men's basketball season. The Cyclones were coached by Louis Menze, who was in his eighteenth season with the Cyclones. They played their home games for the last time at the State Gymnasium in Ames, Iowa.

They finished the season 8–8, 5–5 in Big Six play to finish in third place.

Schedule and results
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