The story of the 2015-16 Iowa State men’s basketball season is largely one about Chicago.
The city captured the most popular figure in program history. Then it became the beacon of validation. Finally, it became the year’s final resting place.
Whether all that happened along the way in a Sweet Sixteen season qualifies as a success or failure, satisfying or disappointing, promising or frustrating, is a question that depends on perspective, expectation and, ultimately, some time removed for the action.
Steve Prohm was given a valuable opportunity when he replaced Fred Hoiberg as head coach in June, but the highest expectations in program history were also levied upon him.