T.J. Otzelberger inherited an Iowa State basketball program coming off a 2-22 season, including 0-18 in the Big 12.

Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger praises Curtis Jones for another big game after the Cyclones beat Kansas.

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger discusses his team's rebounding and defense after their 74-57 win over Kansas.

Iowa State has never been higher in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll and is one spot from reaching No. 1 for first time in program history.