The fifth ranked Iowa State men take lofty expectations into Monday night’s season opener at home against Mississippi Valley State. The Cyclones have their top four scorers back from last year’s team that played in the Sweet Sixteen.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says there is a lot to learn in an opener.

Senior guard Curtis Jones says The Cyclones are ready for the opener.

Jones says the Cyclones have high hopes for the season.

Six-11 Charlotte transfer Dishon Jackson is ready for his Hilton Coliseum debut.