No. 2 ISU aims to shake free from slow starts Saturday at Cincinnati

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No. 2 ISU aims to shake free from slow starts Saturday at Cincinnati - Cyclone Fanatic

Jan 13, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) attempts to dunk against Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images AMES — Enough. That’s the Iowa State men’s...

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[Cycsk]

I'm still trying to figure out why we get off to such slow starts, both on offense and defense. I worry that just "trying harder" will lead to over-pursuit on defense that leaves people open for easy shots and forced shots on offense. Frankly, I'm okay with trying to draw fouls on offense to get a little more time on the floor to get comfortable and even commit fouls on defense rather than give up early points.

 

[cycloneworld]

Spoiler alert: they did not shake the slow starts.

 

[harimad]

Seems like their aim was off. Sad.

 

[2020cy]

Nope

 

[Letterkenny]

So much for that.

 

[Prone2Clone]

They were up 4-0 two minutes in. Problem obviously fixed.

 

[xr4ticlone]

We do the same in FB.

Are we just waking players up 10 minutes before the game starts?

 

[clonedude]

If not starting slow was their aim this week... TJ and the team get a F.