To me, this was really a decision about a head coach, a mentor and his pupil and our strong desire that we would do everything possible to make sure that vision happened.
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We're extremely disappointed that our institution has been cast in a negative light as a result of our men's basketball scheduling practices the past three years. I honestly believe that Iowa State University did not knowingly do anything wrong as it relates to scheduling these non-conference games.Jamie Pollard
We need basketball to be a marquee program. We need to get the right person for Iowa State, and that is not just about money.
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I can assure you I did not take this decision lightly.
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