Basketball Preview: We’re Talking Kansas State Pt. 1

Woof. The Cyclones went through the motions against a Maryland Eastern Shore team that is one of the worst five teams in the nation. It almost cost the Cyclones as they struggled en route to a 55-49 win over the Hawks in only a game that only Todd Lickliter could love.

Honestly, there isn’t anything you can take away from that game as it was pretty clear Iowa State had two feet out the door and their minds on holiday break. They were down to seven healthy players and needed Jakolby Long to suit up just so they could do the pre-game layup line. The good news is if Iowa State is prone to playing to their competition this year they should bring their “A” game the rest of the year. All of their…