As I’ve sat and watched the Iowa State Men’s Basketball team this year, it’s been an interesting thought exercise trying to put things in perspective as we compare this season to last. Through the ups — a 12-0 start, one of the best in program history — and downs — breaking the record for fewest points scored in Hilton Coliseum — this team has scratched, clawed, and fought for every loose ball along the way. Hilton Magic returned, though it was never really gone, when Izaiah Brockington detonated on Bob Huggins and the West Virginia Mountaineers for 35 points and a miraculous steal and jumper to win the game.