BYU Faces Iowa State in High-Stakes Clash: Can They Finally Claim the Elusive Signature Victory?
Defensively, Iowa State’s reputation is well regarded. They aren’t turning teams over quite as much this year, but they are still #3 in the Big 12 in turnover percentage. They rebound well, don’t foul a ton, and are #3 in three-point defense. They give up the highest rate of three-point attempts in the league, but many of them aren’t looks the offense wants.
Iowa State has one of the best home court advantages in college basketball but aren’t nearly as good on the road. Iowa State is 3-3 in true road games in Big 12 play, losing at Kansas, Cincinnati, and TCU. Iowa State lost their last home game 62-55 to TCU. In that game they had 17 turnovers and shot 5-22 from three and 2-8 from the foul line.
Players to Watch
Joshua Jefferson, Forward — Jefferson is their do-everything 6-foot-9 big man who is an All-American candidate. Jefferson averages 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists while shooting 38% from three. Jefferson is a great passer and much of ISU’s offense runs through him.
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