Impact Kunc missed 10 straight games from December to January, and will now draw the start after appearing as a substitute in the past three games for the Cyclones.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Aljaz Kunc - Starting against TCU Kunc will start against TCU on Wednesday night, per Nick Osen of 247Sports.
Caleb Grill - Not starting Wednesday Grill is not listed in Iowa State's starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against TCU, Nick Osen of 247Sports reports.
Impact Grill has started in all 22 games which he has been active for this season, and it is unclear why the senior isn't starting. The 6-foot-3 guard, who has averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals on 32.7 minutes per game, is likely to remain heavily involved of the bench.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TCU basketball versus Iowa State injury report: live updates Several key Frogs have missed significant time recently.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
TCU Men's Basketball: How To Watch TCU vs. Iowa State TCU will be in Ames, Iowa on Wednesday to take on Iowa State. Game starts at 8:00 pm
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What channel is Iowa State basketball on Wednesday? How to watch, stream No. 18 ISU vs. No. 24 TCU Here's how to watch, listen to and stream Wednesday's Big 12 showdown between No. 24 TCU and No. 18 Iowa State.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Iowa State University athletics department reports record revenue Iowa State reports $111 million in athletics revenue in fiscal year 2022 after a $17 million deficit in FY2021.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Alabama men's hoops No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 20 years
Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll. See who else makes up the top 25.FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Gabe Kalscheur - Scoring slid hits three games Kalscheur produced six points (2-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 64-56 loss to Oklahoma State.
Impact Kalscheur has been the Cyclones' top scorer while starting all but one of the last 15 games, averaging 15.0 points to go along with 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game. However, the fifth-year guard has now logged single-digit points in each of the past three games, as he's shot just 30.8 percent from three and 24.0 percent overall during this stretch. Kalscheur has shot 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 45 percent from the floor overall since becoming a starter, which provides optimism that he'll break out of the scoring slump at some point. Iowa State's next game will come Wednesday against a TCU squad that lost 72-68 without two of its usual starters versus No. 14 Baylor on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Osun Osunniyi - Nears double-double Saturday Osunniyi totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 64-56 loss to Oklahoma State.
Impact Osunniyi came just two rebounds and one point shy of his first double-double of the season. The 6-foot-10 senior hasn't been a significant presence on the board this season with 4.1 rebounds per game. But, he's been a consistent scorer over the last nine games, averaging 10.7 points while converting 64.1 percent of his 7.1 field-goal attempts per game. Osunniyi has also put up 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over that span, though his fantasy value will still primarily rely on whether he scores in double figures or not.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tamin Lipsey - Scores in double figures again Lipsey finished Saturday's 64-56 loss to Oklahoma State with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes.
Impact Lipsey has now posted double-digit points in four of the last six games. The 6-foot-1 freshman has also averaged 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game over that span. Look for Lipsey to continue fulfilling an important all-around role in the Cyclones' starting backcourt Wednesday against the short-handed TCU Horned Frogs.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa State coach T.J.Otzelberger was as blunt as he's been all season after the Oklahoma State loss Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger was very blunt and to the point
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Big 12 Men's Basketball Midweek Rundown: Kansas, K-State Get Home Wins Over Ranked Teams West Virginia beats Iowa State for the biggest upset during the week
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Caleb Grill - Posts double-double in loss Grill supplied 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 10 rebounds over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 76-71 loss to West Virginia.
Impact Grill didn't log his best shooting performance of the season, though he racked up double-digit boards for just the second time this season. As a result, the 6-foot-3 shooting guard notched his first double-double of the 2022-23 campaign. Grill has still also averaged 15.3 points while converting 46.9 percent of his 10.7 field-goal attempts per game over the last three outings. 8.7 of these shots have come from beyond the three-point line, making Grill a high-upside yet high-variance fantasy option.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Purdue remains No. 1 in AP Top 25; Marquette in top 10
Purdue remained atop the AP men's college basketball poll, despite suffering a loss to Indiana, while Marquette jumped into the top 10.FEBRUARY 6, 2023
College Basketball Power Rankings: Purdue remains No. 1, but Texas is on rise
Interim head coach Rodney Terry has the Longhorns as our team of the week and shooting up to No. 5 in our power rankings.FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Big 12 Men's Basketball Saturday Rundown: Texas Gets Little Apple Win To Stay On Top Iowa State is now alone in second place, and there’s now a log jam for third place.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Aljaz Kunc - Plays 11 minutes Kunc racked up zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal over 11 minutes during Saturday's 68-53 win over Kansas.
Impact Kunc sat out injured from Dec. 31 to Jan. 30, so it is unsurprising that he seemed limited during his first game of 2023. The question is how Iowa State will use him. Kunc was a regular part of the Cyclones' starting frontcourt before Gabe Kalscheur replaced him. However, Kalscheur's point average is 16.7 across his fifth year. It will not be easy to select what role Kunc gets in between February and April, if they even go that far.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Otzelberger is full of praise for his dominating point guard Tamin Lipsey Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger is full of praise about point guard Tamin Lipsey
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Two minutes with iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and Jaren Holmes Two good minutes from Iowa State’s Tamin Lipsey and Jaren Holmes
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Osun Osunniyi - Plays over 20 minutes again Osunniyi produced 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Saturday's 68-53 victory over Kansas.
Impact Osunniyi saw sporadic playing through the first three months of the season despite starting every game for Iowa State. However, the 6-foot-10 senior has now played at least 23 minutes in each of the last six contests. This has also translated into increased production, as Ossuniyi averaged 11.5 points and 5.2 rebounds while hitting 62.2 percent of his 7.5 field-goal attempts per game during this time. The St. Bonaventure transfer will look to continue this consistent production Wednesday against West Virginia.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jaren Holmes - Leading scorer in defensive win Holmes supplied 15 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 68-53 win over Kansas.
Impact Holmes supplied the Cyclones' team high in points as the team dismantled Kansas' offense, holding the Jayhawks to a season-low 53 points. The 6-foot-4 senior has now scored in double figures during all but five of Iowa State's 22 games this season, as he's paced the team with 13.6 points per game on the year. Expect Holmes to continue carrying the offensive load for his team Wednesday against a West Virginia squad that has allowed 69.5 points per game this season.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wilson and No. 8 Kansas host No. 13 Iowa State
No. 8 Kansas visits the No. 13 Iowa State Cyclones after Jalen Wilson scored 20 points in the Jayhawks' 90-78 win against the Kansas State WildcatsFEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aljaz Kunc - Set to play Saturday Kunc (finger) will play Saturday against Kansas, Travis Hines of The Des Moines Register reports.
Impact The senior will return to action Saturday after missing the last 10 games due to a finger injury that occurred in late December. Kunc is averaging 8.5 points and 5.9 rebounds this season and should be a huge contribution for Iowa State in his return.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A three pack of college basketball bets to make on Saturday's action Back the Jayhawks, Boilermakers as short road favorites vs. Iowa State, Indiana
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
Aljaz Kunc - Return appears imminent Kunc (finger) has been cleared for non-contact activity, Jared Stansbury of Cyclone Fanatic reports.
Impact Kunc hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 18 due to a broken finger, but it appears the senior has at least an outside chance to suit up Saturday against Kansas. Even if unavailable, it appears a return is imminent. Kunc started the first 11 games of the season for the Cyclones, averaging 8.5 points and 5.9 rebounds across 28.5 minutes. Once he's back in action, the minutes of Tre King and Demarion Watson may be threatened.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
