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Killyan Toure earns recognition as Big 12 breakout player for next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:34 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Killyan Toure earns recognition as Big 12 breakout player for next season

Summary

Killyan Toure, a freshman at Iowa State, has been named one of five Big 12 breakout players to watch for the upcoming season by Jon Rothstein. Toure made a significant impact during his freshman year, starting all 37 games and averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 25.3 minutes per game. He recorded an impressive performance in the NCAA Tournament first round against Tennessee State, being the first freshman in NCAA history to achieve at least 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists in a single game. As Iowa State undergoes roster changes this offseason, Toure's development will be key for the upcoming season.

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•Killyan Toure started all 37 games as a freshman at Iowa State.
•He averaged 8.6 points and 54 steals in his freshman season.
•Toure made history with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists in one NCAA Tournament game.
•Jon Rothstein highlights Toure as a breakout player for the future.
•Iowa State faces significant roster changes ahead of next season.

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What they're saying

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Killyan Toure, please have a seat. The freshman from Pamiers, France came to Ames last fall with expectations and then promptly exceeded all of them. Jon Rothstein just named him one of five Big 12 breakout players to watch heading into next season. If you watched Iowa State this year that comes as absolutely no […]
— Yahoo Sports

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