Ames, Iowa turns into Hoops Hotspot

Ames, Iowa turns into Hoops Hotspot

Published Jan. 8, 2012 8:28 p.m. ET

Basketball is king again in the Midwest.

With the Indianapolis Colts on the rebound after a disastrous season and the Big Ten going through bowl doldrums once again, roundball has taken over in a big way.

The Indiana Hoosiers announced their grand return to the national stage with a thrilling buzzer-beater win over Kentucky.

But as strong as IU has been this season, another Midwestern state — and more specifically, a town — has produced a trio of college basketball superstars. Ames, Iowa can claim three of this week's hottest hoopsters.

While only one plays at Iowa State, two were high school teammates at Ames Senior High in 2010.

Check out the pride of the Hawkeye State along with the rest of the studs on this week's Hot List.

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