Curtis Jones has been a key part to Iowa State's success off the bench these past two seasons. Now, with Milan Momcilovic out due to injury, Jones has elevated his game even further as a starter being one of the most prolific scorers in the country.

Curtis Jones has become the lynchpin for a deep, talented Iowa State team that continues to pass nearly every test this season.

Curtis Jones scored 33 points, Keshon Gilbert had seven of his 12 during a key run and No. 3 Iowa State pulled away late for a 76-61 win over Arizona State on Saturday. The Cyclones (17-2, 7-1 Big 12) bounced back from a loss to West Virginia with a 108-83 blowout of UCF on Tuesday,