Iowa State’s Big 12 Battle Ahead | College Basketball News

Iowa State Cyclones are back in the NCAA tournament conversation, despite losing key stars like Justin Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey. Under T.J. Otzelberger, they’ve built a consistent program with three Sweet Sixteen runs in five years — but this season’s roster overhaul and injuries, including point guard Killyan Toure’s January return, could test their depth. ESPN projects them fifth in the Big 12, just behind powerhouse teams like Kansas and Arizona, making their path to postseason glory even more uncertain — and thrillingly unpredictable. 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/fdfa0f3d4ecc218c