5 Bold Predictions For Texas vs. Iowa State In Big 12 Clash

By Trevor Lowry

The Texas Longhorns are doing just fine under new head coach Shaka Smart. However, with a win against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, they could get a serious boost in the NCAA tournament seed department.

Stay tuned for that one, but check out these five bold predictions for the Big 12 clash first.

And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For Texas vs. Iowa State In Big 12 Clash
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5. The Longhorns Close The Half With A Double-Digit Lead

The Longhorns Close The Half With A Double-Digit Lead Credit: Getty Images
Texas is coming off of a three-point road loss against Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Iowa State dropped its last game against Texas Tech. Momentum is a very valuable tool in college hoops, and the Longhorns will ride that momentum train into this contest.

5. The Longhorns Close The Half With A Double-Digit Lead

Texas is coming off of a three-point road loss against Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Iowa State dropped its last game against Texas Tech. Momentum is a very valuable tool in college hoops, and the Longhorns will ride that momentum train into this contest.

4. Isaiah Taylor Hits 3 Threes

Isaiah Taylor Hits 3 Threes Credit: Getty Images
Isaiah Taylor has only sunk 13 threes on the year — and that is exactly why we call them bold predictions. Taylor is, however, a threat on offense in general, as he is averaging 15.4 PPG.

4. Isaiah Taylor Hits 3 Threes

Isaiah Taylor has only sunk 13 threes on the year — and that is exactly why we call them bold predictions. Taylor is, however, a threat on offense in general, as he is averaging 15.4 PPG.

3. Georges Niang Takes Over In The Second Half, Drops 15 Points

Georges Niang Takes Over In The Second Half, Drops 15 Points Credit: Getty Images
Don't expect Iowa State to just fold at home and down the stretch in general. That is where Georges Niang comes in. Look for him to catch fire in the second half. This one is a hunch and bold prediction packaged into one.

3. Georges Niang Takes Over In The Second Half, Drops 15 Points

Don't expect Iowa State to just fold at home and down the stretch in general. That is where Georges Niang comes in. Look for him to catch fire in the second half. This one is a hunch and bold prediction packaged into one.

2. Monte Morris Leads All Scorers

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Monte Morris can do some scoring, as he is putting up 14.8 points per game. If Niang actually does drop a dud in the first half, someone has to step up on offense for the Cyclones, right?

2. Monte Morris Leads All Scorers

Monte Morris can do some scoring, as he is putting up 14.8 points per game. If Niang actually does drop a dud in the first half, someone has to step up on offense for the Cyclones, right?

1. Iowa State Gets Back On Track With Big Victory

Iowa State Gets Back On Track With Big Victory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Texas has already pulled off an upset or two or three in the Shaka Smart era, but Iowa State entered the season as a title contender — and that has not changed, folks.

1. Iowa State Gets Back On Track With Big Victory

Texas has already pulled off an upset or two or three in the Shaka Smart era, but Iowa State entered the season as a title contender — and that has not changed, folks.

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