Big man Blake Buchanan’s both a “fireman” and a “policeman” in the paint for Iowa State

Cyclone Fanatic · Oct 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks the ball against the Tennessee State Tigers guard Aaron Nkrumah (30) during the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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AMES — Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is so impressed by Blake Buchanan’s ability to solve problems in the paint, he’s crafted a…