Either the end of Iowa State’s terrible season, or the continuation of Iowa State’s curious season.
The Game
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma, in Kansas City
The Time
8:30 PM Central Time
The Television
ESPN
The Opponent
Oklahoma. The Sooners. Trendy a few weeks ago, back down to earth now in the narrative.
The Numbers
KenPom has Iowa State with a 13% chance to win. The projected final is 76-64. Vegas also has ISU a 12-point underdog, with the over/under at 141.5.
What Iowa State Needs to Do
Oklahoma does a lot of things well, but doesn’t excel in much. They hit a lot of the stereotypes of an experienced, solid team: They don’t turn the ball over. They don’t foul much. They make their free throws.
One vulnerability that could work out well for the Cyclones is OU’s perimeter defense. Rasir Bolton is reportedly back for ISU. If he can create opportunities for Jalen Coleman-Lands to get open, ISU might be able to gun themselves into having a chance tonight.
For what could be the last time this year (just kidding this definitely has to be included under any Steve Prohm hot seat bullet in a recap)…we’ll see.
