Iowa State opens the NCAA Tournament tonight in Milwaukee, against LSU. Senior guard Izaiah Brockington says the Cyclones will need to deal with LSU’s pressure defense.

Senior guard Gabe Kalscheur says the Cyclones need to limit turnovers.

Freshman point guard Tyrese Hunter says facing a tough defensive team is nothing new.

After winning only two games a year ago the Cyclones are back in the tournament for the first time since 2019.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says the Cyclones relish the role of underdog.