Iowa State Vs Byu: Preview, Key Matchups and Notes
After a seven-point loss to #4 Arizona, BYU returns to Provo to host #6 Iowa State in what promises to be a physical matchup. The preview of iowa state vs byu centers on BYU’s efforts without Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa’s scoring, Iowa State’s shooting, and a KenPom forecast that projects a one-point game.
Iowa State Vs Byu Preview
BYU fought hard versus the Wildcats without Richie Saunders but ultimately couldn’t get enough outside of AJ Dybantsa to pull the upset. BYU is underdogs once again Saturday and will look to finally get that elusive Quad 1A when they face the Cyclones. The game tips off Saturday at 8: 30pm MT on.
BYU's recent stretch and injuries
BYU’s absence of Richie Saunders was singled out in the Arizona matchup. AJ Dybantsa was the primary scoring option in that game. Beyond that note, the preview context does not provide additional BYU injury specifics; unclear in the provided context.
Iowa State offensive profile
Iowa State enters as a strong shooting team. In Big 12 play they rank #2 in three-point shooting and #4 in two-point percentage. The Cyclones shoot 39% from three as a team, paced by leading scorer Milan Momcilovic. Momcilovic is described as a 6-foot-8 wing who leads Iowa State in scoring (18 ppg) and is called the best three-point shooter in the country. The context then truncates after 'Momcil'; unclear in the provided context.
Key players: Jefferson and Momcilovic
Big man Joshua Jefferson is highlighted as a unique defensive and offensive piece. Jefferson is listed as a do-everything 6-foot-9 big man and an All-American candidate. He averages 16. 5 points, 7. 5 rebounds, and 5. 2 assists while shooting 38% from three. The preview calls Jefferson a point forward and argues much of Iowa State’s offense runs through him. The context also notes that, with Toppin’s injury, Jefferson and AJ Dybantsa are the two most likely candidates for defensive player of the year.
Defense, rebounding and vulnerabilities
The Cyclones are known for physical, aggressive defense and are described as more explosive offensively this season even if they aren’t quite as disruptive on defense as in past years. In Big 12 play, Iowa State ranks #4 in the conference in KenPom offensive efficiency and #3 in defensive efficiency. Defensively they are #3 in the Big 12 in turnover percentage, are strong on the boards, do not foul a ton, and are #3 in three-point defense. The team gives up the highest rate of three-point attempts in the league, though many of them are not preferred looks for the offense.
Iowa State rebounds a large share of misses, ranking second in the conference in offensive rebound percentage and rebounding 36% of their misses. Offensively, the Cyclones are susceptible on turnovers and free throws: they rank 12th in turnover percentage in Big 12 play and are last in free throw percentage at 64%.
Recent form, best wins and KenPom odds
Iowa State is 3-3 on the road in true Big 12 road games, with road losses at Kansas, Cincinnati, and TCU. They also lost their last home game 62-55 to TCU; in that game Iowa State had 17 turnovers, shot 5-22 from three, and went 2-8 from the foul line. The Cyclones’ best wins listed in the context are Purdue (A), St John’s (N), Iowa (H), West Virginia (H), Baylor (H/A), Oklahoma State (H/A), Colorado (H), Kansas State (A), Kansas (H), and Houston (H). Listed losses are Kansas (A), Cincinnati (A), and TCU (A).
KenPom prediction in the provided context favors Iowa State 79, BYU 78 and assigns BYU a 45% win probability.
All facts above are drawn strictly from the provided preview material; any missing detail is unclear in the provided context.
