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Coin toss: Is Iowa State too tough for a first game?

Contact CU Independent Assistant Sports Editor Alissa Noe at alissa.noe@colorad.edu and follow her on Twitter @crazysportgirl1.

Contact CU Independent Copy Editor Cannon Casey at cannon.casey@colorado.edu and follow him on Twitter @cannon_casey.

The men’s basketball season begins this Friday, and the Buffs face No. 7 Iowa State on a neutral court in South Dakota at 3 p.m. It begs the question: is a difficult opponent like Iowa State good for the Buffs’ first game? Assistant Sports Editor Alissa Noe and Copy Editor Cannon Casey debate.

Cannon Casey: Colorado basketball shouldn’t be playing such a high caliber of a team to start off their season.