Tamlin Lipsey: Catalyst & Extended TCU Preview

Iowa State’s 2-0 start to conference play has energized the program and been a surprising start to the 2023 sports calendar. The Cyclones dominated Baylor last Saturday and squeaked out a win in Norman on Wednesday despite some extremely poor officiating on both sides. Otz and co. have crafted an image and identity built on turning people over and playing high-intensity defense. The Cyclones are owners of the 9th best Adjusted Defense mark in College Basketball, and are the best team in the country at turning teams over. This is nothing new, and I have written about this several times over the course of this season and last.

Iowa State’s defense has often acted as the Frodo to the offense’s…