Iowa State basketball season is almost here! Chris Williams, Brent Blum, and Jake Brend get ready for the Cyclones’ upcoming season, break down key storylines from men’s and women’s basketball media days, and look ahead to another weekend of Big 12 football.With Iowa State football on its bye week, the guys turn their attention to basketball. They discuss the atmosphere at Hilton Coliseum, the upcoming exhibition, the roster’s strengths and questions, and what the Cyclones need to do to be playing their best basketball in February and March.Plus, the guys discuss Bill Fennelly’s retirement announcement, Iowa State’s evolving roster and eligibility questions, and the challenges facing the Cyclones as the new season approaches.They break down this weekend’s biggest conference matchups, including BYU’s showdown with Notre Dame and the latest Big 12 football outlook.Williams & Blum is presented by Mechdyne.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices