NCAA Tournament projections: Tennessee, Iowa State, Auburn, Oregon on top
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his second edition of NCAA Tournament projections.DECEMBER 31, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
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Jefferson scores 13 as #3 Iowa State defeats Colorado
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Javon Ruffin - Returns to action Monday Ruffin (back) finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's loss to Iowa State.
Impact Ruffin sat out the team's last game with what seemed to be a minor back flare up. His nine points were the most he's scored since he had a season-high 15 points Nov. 17. He's now averaging 5.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No. 3 Iowa State spoils Colorado's return to the Big 12, beats the Buffaloes 79-69
Curtis Jones scored 20 points, Keshon Gilbert had 14 and No. 3 Iowa State opened Big 12 Conference play with a 79-69 win over ColoradoDECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press
RJ Smith - Posts season-high 14 points Smith amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 79-69 loss to Iowa State.
Impact Smith started his fourth-consecutive game, posting season highs in minutes, scoring and shots attempted. It was the third-consecutive game the sophomore guard reached double-figures in scoring after having not obtained that mark in any of his first nine appearances of the season.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Hammond - Nets 21 in losing effort Hammond closed with 21 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 79-69 loss to Iowa State.
Impact Hammond posted 21 points to lead the way for the Buffaloes during their defeat at the hands of Iowa State Monday. It was the third time in six games the senior guard has amassed at least 20 points, averaging 16.0 points per game during that stretch.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joshua Jefferson - Swipes eight in win Jefferson ended Monday's 79-69 win over Colorado with 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and eight steals over 28 minutes.
Impact Jefferson flirted with a triple-double Monday, contributing seven boards and a career-high eight steals to go along with 13 points. The 6'9" forward has proven to be a perfect fit for the Cyclones, contributing five double-doubles through 12 games while contributing 2.1 steals per contest for one of the most disruptive defenses in college basketball.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Curtis Jones - Paves way with 20 points Jones provided 20 points (5-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 79-69 win over Colorado.
Impact Jones led the way for the Cyclones with 20 points. Despite coming off the bench for all but one game this season, Jones has been a significant contributor for Iowa State, averaging 16.3 points across 27.9 minutes per contest, including reaching the 20-point plateau on four occasions.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
