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Cyclones Rebuild Paint Defense | College Basketball News
Iowa State Cyclones made a surprise Sweet Sixteen run last season despite losing key player Joshua Jefferson early in the tournament, but now they face a major defensive challenge without him and others. Opponents shot over 70% at the rim when key shot blockers Blake Buchanan and Dominykas Pleta were off the court, exposing a glaring weakness. Coach Otzelberger is responding with a focused defensive rebuild, bringing in Taj Manning and Leon Bond III for their shot-blocking prowess, plus freshman Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan for athleticism and defense. With Buchanan and Pleta returning, the Cyclones…
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