The fifth ranked Iowa State men are looking to bounce back as they prepare for Saturday’s game at home against ninth ranked Kansas. The Cyclones are 8-3 in the Big 12 after a 62-55 loss at TCU and coach T.J. Otzelberger says the issues have been the same in all three losses.

Otzelberger says off days will be punished in the Big 12.

Kansas is 9-2 in the Big 12 and has won eight straight, dating back to an 84-63 win over the Cyclones in Lawrence a month ago.

Otzelberger says scoring at the rim will be a key against the Jayhawks. Not an easy task with Kansas center Flory Bidunga  and his 68 blocked shots.

Otzelberger is expecting Hilton Coliseum to provide a big home court advantage.

Junior forward Milan Momcilovic says the roles are reversed heading into Saturday’s game.

It is the first of two massive home games for the Cyclones who will host third ranked Houston in a Big Monday clash.

ISU freshman guard Jamarion Batemon says it will be a big opportunity for the Cyclones.

Batemon experienced his first Iowa State/ Kansas game in Hilton before even playing for the Cyclones.