Iowa State matches up well with Kansas due to the Cyclones' strong interior defense. The Cyclones lost by two in Lawrence and won the rematch at home by 15. Iowa State senior guard Gabe Kalscheur is shooting 48 percent from deep over the past four games after pouring in 24 points in Thursday's quarterfinal win over Baylor. In that win, Iowa State outrebounded Baylor 44-17. Kansas is the class of the Big 12 but won't have coach Bill Self on the sideline. Look for the Cyclones to hang close, if not win outright.