Iowa State men's basketball: Otzelberger targeting height in recruiting after March weakness; 2028 forward Titus Moore impressed by visit
Key Questions
Why is Iowa State targeting taller players in recruiting?
Coach Otzelberger is prioritizing height after the team was outmuscled inside by Tennessee in March, with average roster height improving from 242nd to 83rd nationally.
How did 2028 forward Titus Moore feel about his Iowa State visit?
Moore was impressed by his first visit to Ames and shared details about the offer and campus experience.
What recruiting weakness is Iowa State addressing?
The staff is focusing on adding size to better compete in the paint after recent postseason shortcomings.
Otzelberger making key change to recruiting targets, explicitly seeking taller players after getting bullied inside by Tennessee. Data shows steady improvement from 242nd to 83rd in average height. This addresses a weakness that cost them in March. 2028 forward Titus Moore impressed by ISU visit, first visit to Ames.
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Updated Jun 19, 2026