Iowa State men’s basketball released its Big 12 schedule on Wednesday, and the Cyclones’ home opener is a big one.

The Cyclones begin with a road game at Oklahoma State on Jan. 2, before hosting the Kansas Jayhawks on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. on Jan. 5. 

The contest will happen with students still on winter break, so one thing to look out for will be the crowd atmosphere for the game. 

Other dates of big home games for the Cyclones include a two-game home-stand against West Virginia (Jan. 30) and Texas (Feb. 2). 

Road dates to watch include a trip to Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Jan. 21, in a game primed for a spot on ESPN’s Big Monday. Other possible Big Monday games include at Oklahoma on Feb. 4 and at home against the Sooners on Feb. 25. 

Iowa State ends the season with a game at home against Texas Tech on March 9 on the ESPN family of networks.