BREAKOUT CANDIDATES: Jamarion Bateman & Paul Mbiya To Make Major IMPACT for Iowa State & Kansas

Locked On College Basketball · Jul 24, 2026 · 30m

Big 12 contenders Iowa State and Kansas are betting big on rising sophomores to fuel their upcoming seasons. Can Jamarion Bateman step up to fill the Cyclones’ three-point shooting void left by Milan Momcilovic, and will Paul Mbiya anchor the Jayhawks’ frontcourt amidst roster uncertainty?

Andy Patton and Isaac Schade spotlight top sophomore breakout candidates across the Big 12, SEC, and ACC, including Davion Hannah’s new role at South Carolina and London Jemison’s potential leap at Alabama. The hosts debate the developmental paths of promising players like Jake Wilkins at Cal and Jaden…