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Iowa State Cyclones sit third in the Big 12 entering the 2026-27 season, facing significant challenges due to Killyan Toure's shoulder surgery and expected January return. Analysts discuss Sullivan Schlimgen's projected rise to starting center and the team's perimeter-focused offensive adjustments.

Key topics include the impact of Toure's absence on interior defense, Sullivan Schlimgen's breakout potential against rivals like BYU, and how eligibility questions affecting teams like Florida influence the national landscape. The episode projects a realistic 20-win season with a low NCAA seed.

Hosts analyze the strategic implications of losing a primary rim protector, the importance of guard play in spacing the floor, and the tight competition within the Big 12 division. Predictions focus on maintaining consistency despite roster gaps.

In this episode: Big 12 Division Standing · Strengths and Question Marks · Season Outlook and Projections.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cbb/isu/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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