KANSAS CITY — With less than five minutes left in a game the Cyclones led by 19 points, freshman Cyclone guard Killyan Toure decided to dive Superman style for a loose ball.
Iowa State's Jamarion Batemon (1) heads to the basket as Texas Tech's Josiah Moseley (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey makes a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Ben Hutchens is an Iowa State University beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net.
Iowa State's Jamarion Batemon (1) heads to the basket as Texas Tech's Josiah Moseley (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey makes a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)