Iowa State has lost its last eight games at West Virginia and is 2-9 there all-time. The Cyclones have outscored Big 12 foes by an average of 14 points per game. WVU is coached by Darian DeVries, who left Drake in March. He was 150-55 over six seasons at Drake, and led the Bulldogs to three NCAA tournament appearances.

The dynamic of the Big 12 Conference on the men’s basketball side could swing in a new direction this week. However, it could also remain solidly behind Iowa St

Curtis Jones has become the lynchpin for a deep, talented Iowa State team that continues to pass nearly every test this season.