Cyclones’ Ceiling vs Floor with Toure Out | College Basketball News

Iowa State’s basketball team, under T.J. Otzelberger, has turned around from a two-win season into a consistent NCAA tournament contender — now projected as high as fifth in the Big 12 with a ceiling of third. Despite losing early in 2023 and facing a tough roster shakeup without key player K.J. Toure, they’re banking on veterans like Batemon and Pleta to lead, while hoping transfer Jaquan Johnson brings the defensive fire and scoring punch once supplied by Defensive Player of the Year Tamin Lipsey. 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/a8c33aca2f8ffe96