Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jackson State, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Omaha Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)