With workouts underway it is a much different summer for Iowa State sophomore Tamin Lipsey. The Ames native is coming off a freshman season in which he started all 33 games at point guard and was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman Team.

Lipsey says with a year under his belt coach T.J. Otzelberger wants him to become even more of a leader.

With more depth at guard next season, it should help Lipsey share some of the ball handling duties.

Lipsey is working on all aspects of his offense. He averaged just over seven points per game last season but shot only 20 percent from three4 point range.

Otzelberger says one of Lipsey’s biggest strengths is his durability.

Otzelkberger says Lipsey excels in the areas of leadership and toughness.

Lipsey finished third n the team in offense rebounds as a freshman and Otzelberger says that is the result of his effort.

Otzelberger says Lipsey is a much more confident player this summer.