IOWA STATE CYCLONES face a season-defining challenge with star guard TAMIN LIPSEY recovering from a grade 2 MCL sprain just as the team prepares for the college basketball season, which comes complete with a brutal closing schedule. Can the Cyclones navigate a gauntlet that includes hosting KANSAS and HOUSTON before road trips to BYU, UTAH, and ARIZONA? NICK MAROVETS from Locked On Cyclones breaks down how MILAN MOMCILOVIC must increase his shooting volume, JOSHUA JEFFERSON's emergence as the primary scorer, and the impact of transfer BLAKE BUCHANAN from Virginia. The discussion covers Iowa State's returning core, an intriguing freshman class featuring 6'11" international prospect DOM PLETA, and how the team's depth will be tested in Big 12 play. Key insights include the coaching staff's aggressive approach to non-conference games and why this season could yield a deeper NCAA Tournament run despite a potentially tougher regular season. Tune in for expert analysis on Iowa State basketball's path through the nation's toughest conference and their prospects as a projected 4 or 5 seed.

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