ISU basketball will always be > ISU football --> http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/rumors
This article is just the tip of the iceberg to as why Iowa St basketball will always be better to attend or watch on TV.
Better tradition in basketball = Better recruiting = better coaching = better players = long-term team/player commitments = competing for a natl championship
Hilton Coliseum > Jack Trice
better venue to play in = better fans = better media following = national exposure = actual chance to win a natl championship