Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says leadership has been a big part of their perfect start to the season. The Cyclones enter the Christmas break with a 12-0 record and are ranked third in the latest AP Poll. They return to action next Monday by hosting Houston Christian.

Otzelberger says the veterans set the tone.

Next Monday’s game will be the final non-conference test before the start of Big 12 play.