Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger feels the Cyclones are ready for the NCAA Tournament. After stumbling down the stretch of the regular season the Cyclones take a 19-13 record into Friday’s first round game in Greensboro, North Carolina against Pitt.

Pitt advanced to the opening round by edging Mississippi State 60-59 in the First Four.

Senior guard Gabe Kalschey says the Cyclones have rebounded after a four game losing skid late in the regular season.

Cyclone freshman guard Tamin Lipsey.