Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says summer workouts are a time for new players to adapt to college basketball. The Cyclones have several freshmen from a highly touted recruiting class who are expected to make an immediate impact next season.

Otzelberger says for freshmen it is about carving out a role and adapting to the physical challenges of college basketball.

Summer is also a time to be introduced to ISU’s demanding defensive style.

Otzelberger says there are several factors that go into good defense.

The Cyclones are coming off a 19-14 record that included a loss to Pitt in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.