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Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones: The Surprising Shot Profile and Intangibles That Could Flip the Outcome

Houston Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones: The Surprising Shot Profile and Intangibles That Could Flip the Outcome

Out of 365 DI basketball programs, Houston is 364th in average 2-point-attempt distance, per Ken Pom. The Cougars are 357th in offensive free-throw-attempt rate, too. Meaning, they settle for too many inefficient long-mid-range jumpers instead of attacking the rim. In contrast, ISU gets more dunks and layups, according to Bart Torvik. 

Also, Iowa State has the perimeter defense to frustrate Houston’s guards. Cyclones senior PG Tamin Lipsey has been selected to two Big XII All-Defensive teams and leads the conference in steals per game. Lipsey has 125 starts in four years at Iowa State and is familiar with the Cougars head coach, Kelvin Sampson’s system. 

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