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Iowa State’s Height Hype
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Coach T.J. Otzelberger’s five-year rebuild of Iowa State basketball has been nothing short of magical—taking a team that barely scraped by to a consistent NCAA Tournament run, including three Sweet Sixteen appearances. Now, he’s laser-focused on one key ingredient: height. After ranking near the bottom in average player height in his first year, the Cyclones have surged into the top 83—and they’re bringing in five transfers, all 6’5” or taller. With a loaded 2026-27 recruiting class featuring players 6’4” and up—including a 10-year-old prospect—the Cyclones are mirroring elite Final Four teams’ physical dominance. Otzelberger’s strategy? Build a tougher, taller roster to finally compete for a national title.
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