Blake Buchanan is ready to step up up his leadership role as he enters his second years in the program. The transfer center from Virginia started 36 games last season and averaged eighth and-a-half point and more than five and-a-half rebounds for an ISU team that finished 29-8.
With Joshua Jefferson off to the NBA Buchanan’s role on the court may change a bit.
The Cyclones have been experimenting with a double post offense during summer workouts.
Cyclone coach T.J. Otzelberger expects all of the second year players to make progress.
Big strides from second year players have been common during Otzelberger’s five years as head coach.
