A demanding schedule awaits an Iowa State men’s basketball team that has lofty expectations. Not only will the Cyclones play an expanded 20-game Big 12 slate next season but a challenging non-conference schedule includes a trip to the Maui Invitational. It is a field that includes North Carolina, Michigan State and two-time defending national champion UConn.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says being a veteran team should help the Cyclones navigate the schedule.