5 Way-Too-Early Predictions For Iowa State Basketball In 2015-16

By Tim Letcher

5 Way-Too-Early Predictions For Iowa State Basketball In 2015-16

Steve Prohm Iowa State Cyclones — The Iowa State Cyclones are set for a big season in 2016. Iowa State returns a solid nucleus from a team that won the Big 12 Tournament last season. And a disappointing early exit from the NCAA Tournament will serve as motivation this season. Here are five way too early predictions for Iowa State in 2016.

5. Iowa State Will Not Win the Big 12

Abdel Nader Iowa State Cyclones

5. Iowa State Will Not Win the Big 12

Abdel Nader Iowa State Cyclones — The Kansas Jayhawks have won the Big 12 regular season title for 11 straight seasons. Iowa State can challenge that this season, but they won't get over the hump.

4. Georges Niang Will Be Big 12 Player of the Year

Georges Niang Iowa State Cyclones

4. Georges Niang Will Be Big 12 Player of the Year

Georges Niang Iowa State Cyclones — Niang has as much talent as anyone in the league, and he will be a star this season. Look for him to take the conference player of the year honor even if the team doesn't win the league.

3. Naz Long Will Continue to Improve

Naz Long Iowa State Cyclones

3. Naz Long Will Continue to Improve

Naz Long Iowa State Cyclones — Last season, Long averaged 10.1 points per contest. This year, look for him to step into a much bigger role for the Cyclones.

2. Jameel McKay Will Dominate Inside

Jameel McKay Iowa State Cyclones

2. Jameel McKay Will Dominate Inside

Jameel McKay Iowa State Cyclones — McKay showed flashes last season of just how good he can be. This season, he will build upon his already impressive numbers from 2015.

1. Iowa State Will Make the Elite Eight

Monte Morris Iowa State Cyclones

1. Iowa State Will Make the Elite Eight

Monte Morris Iowa State Cyclones — Iowa State has not made the Final Four since 1944. While the Cyclones will have the talent to get there, they will fall just short of that goal this season.

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