The Latest Breaking News from TJ Otzelberger

With the NCAA tournament set to begin this week, the Cyclones will be without one of their star players.

The Hoosiers have struggled to rejoin the elite programs in men's college basketball, but here is a list of experienced winners and up-and-comers that may be able to turn things around.

There’s still plenty of room for chaos in the six high-major conferences, with under-the-radar contenders like Villanova poised to have an impact.

Led by commissioner Brett Yormark, the conference is determined to make hoops a focal point for the league going forward and willing to consider some game-changing moves in the process.

The senior guard wrote a long message on Twitter thanking the school for his three seasons there.

CHICAGO — The Miami Hurricanes’ improbable ride through March Madness continued, as they overcame Iowa State’s suffocating defense and deafening fan contingent to advance to their first Elite Eight in school history with a 70-56 win over the Cyclones in the most unforeseen Sweet 16 matchup of the NCAA Tournament.

After going 2–22 last season, the Cyclones have concocted a winning recipe with a star freshman, talented transfers and a rigid team regimen.

CHICAGO — First-year Iowa State men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has talked this postseason about "restoring the pride" in the Cyclones program.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins made one of the more astute comments while moonlighting as a March Madness studio analyst last weekend, saying he never has seen so many balls bounce or roll off the rim on inside shots.