Cyclones’ Roster Shake-Up and Early Snub | Iowa State Cyclones Basketball News

Iowa State’s basketball roster is in flux after seven key players left this offseason, but coach T.J. Otzelberger is already rebuilding with new recruits and transfers. Despite that, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello snubbed the Cyclones from his early Top 25, placing them in the “Next Five” alongside powerhouse teams like Purdue and Kansas — a surprise given their recent consistency. The biggest blow? Star point guard Killyan Toure is sidelined indefinitely after shoulder surgery, thrusting more responsibility onto transfer Jaquan Johnson. Still, returning talents like Jamarion Batemon and Blake Buchanan could help fill the void. With five other Big 12 teams already ranked, the conference remains brutally competitive — and everything can still change before tip-off as player eligibility continues to evolve. 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/4b3faebd6a881102