Cyclones Adjust Without Toure | College Basketball News

The Iowa State Cyclones are bracing for a major shakeup as star player Toure misses months, forcing head coach T.J. Otzelberger to rely on a revamped roster. Jaquan Johnson, the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, is stepping into Toure’s shoes as primary ball-handler and defensive anchor. Jamarion Batemon, who already showed growth in his freshman year, may now also take on point guard duties and guard tougher opponents. Ryan Prather Jr., a transfer with elite playmaking and size, could earn a starting spot despite defensive concerns. The team’s early-season success depends on these players rising to the occasion and filling the void left by Toure’s absence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5ce01a99f3f44ca