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Bench trend

Who is the head coach who started the trend of having most of the staff between the players and center court?

Not including Drew, Baylor has like 8 or 9 guys before there’s a player.

It used to be a regular thing for a player to come out and sit down next to one of the assistants and get some coaching.

BASKETBALL ***RELEASE: Otzelberger Named Semifinalist for Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year***

Iowa State Media Relations

ATLANTA, Ga. – Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year. Otzelberger is one of 10 coaches across the country named as semifinalist, including two from the Big 12.

In his third season at the helm, Otzelberger has led the Cyclones to a Top 10 ranking for the second time, as the Cyclones sit 25-7 overall on the year and are currently ranked No. 7 in the nation. The Cyclones finished second in the Big 12 standings. Otzelberger has led the Cyclones to the Big 12 Championship Semifinals for the second-straight season.

Iowa State has nine wins over AP Top 10 teams under Otzelberger, the second-most in the country and the second-most in school history behind Johnny Orr’s 12. Iowa State’s 18 AP Top 25 wins under Otzelberger are also the second-most in the nation. His 66 wins at Iowa State are the third-most in school history by a coach in their first three years, trailing only Larry Eustachy (72) and Tim Floyd (69).

The Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year award will be narrowed to four finalists on Monday, March 25. The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 7, at the Final Four in Phoenix.

I Dont Want A WBB Natl Championship

If we can't win the big prize with the kind of young women Bill put on the floor against Texas, then I can live with that. I really like this team. I wouldn't wish to replace any of them. They are great representatives of the university and they are great athletes. You never see them whine or complain about a call. They have high expectations for themselves and each other. They are outstanding representatives for ISU. Yes, I wish they were a little tougher on defense and I hope they can do a better job against the full court press in the future. That should come as they mature. And, they are very lucky to have Emily Ryan for another to lead and mentor them. I will support this group and be happy for whatever they accomplish.

BASKETBALL ***VIDEO: TJ Otzelberger media breakout session following K-State win***

Good stuff here from CTJO in the "unofficial" gathering of reporters outside of the Cyclones' locker room.

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