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.

Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger on Curtis Jones' run of scoring success. Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger discusses Curtis Jones' career night

Curtis Jones makes Iowa State go. He does it his way — and unlike anyone else in college basketball right now. Primarily coming off the bench, Jones leads the Big 12 in scoring this year. Making big plays during a recent 12-game win streak,

With Milan Momcilovic out, teams are changing the way they defend against Iowa State, but that hasn't deterred Keshon Gilbert from staying aggressive.

Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA TV: ESPN2 (watch here) VITALS: The Wildcats are on a two-game win streak with consecutive blow

Iowa State basketball coach TJ Otzelberger discusses the Cyclones' loss to Arizona. Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger discusses Curtis Jones' success

No. 3 Iowa State faces the Arizona Wildcats after Curtis Jones scored 33 points in the Cyclones' 76-61 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

It's Iowa State vs. Arizona State in Big 12 basketball today. Follow for live score updates and game highlights from Desert Financial Arena.

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,

BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Iowa State visits Arizona after Curtis Jones scored 33 points in Iowa State’s 76-61 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Iowa State men's basketball elevated its game down the homestretch and defeated Arizona State. Here are three takeaways from the Cyclones' win.