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NCAA Basketball: Previewing the Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Doug Winkey

Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) handles the ball while TCU Horned Frogs guard Alex Robinson (25) defends during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) and Arkansas Razorbacks guard Jaylen Barford (0) battle for the ball in the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Joe Toye (2) and Arkansas Razorbacks guard Jaylen Barford (0) battle for the ball in the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Iowa State @ Vanderbilt

Location: Nashville, TN

Iowa State Cyclones — 13-6 (5-3 Big 12)

Vanderbilt Commodores — 9-11 (3-5 SEC)

Match-up to watch: Luke Kornet vs. Deonte Burton

Just about everyone knows ISU is undersized inside and Luke Kornet is an NBA-ready 7’1″, 250-pound big man. It will be partially up to the versatile Burton to keep Kornet on his toes. The Cyclone averages 13.7 points on 43 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks despite standing just 6’4″. He will have to hold Kornet’s 13.2 points on 41 percent from the field, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in check even with the size disparity.

Related Story: WVU ends Kansas' 18-game win streak

Both of these players shoot over 35 percent from deep, but Burton is slightly more efficient and just took on Kansas State’s fairly imposing interior duo. How he goes, so goes the Cyclones.

Prediction: Iowa State 74 Vanderbilt 64

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