AMES – Throughout his two seasons as a Cyclone, senior guard Curtis Jones has emerged as one of the most prolific scorers in school history. Whether he shoots a floater in the lane or a 3-pointer from way outside,

The status of Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert ahead of Tuesday night’s Big 12 Conference contest between Iowa State and Oklahoma State is unknown at this time. Both Jones and Gilbert missed the Top 10 showdown at Houston over the weekend.

Curtis Jones (illness) and Keshon Gilbert (muscle strain) -- for Saturday's top-10 showdown against No. 5 Houston.

Iowa State men's basketball will be without two key players, Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert, for the Cyclones' marquee matchup vs. Houston.

Guards Curtis Jones (flu) and Keshon Gilbert are listed as day-to-day for the game on Tuesday (7 p.m. ESPN+) according to a team spokesperson. Both players lead Iowa State in scoring this season, Jones averages 17.2 points and Gilbert 14.1.

Houston boasts one of the top defenses in the country, so taking care of the ball will be essential for Iowa State.

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AMES — Iowa State doesn’t have any more clarity on if senior guard Curtis Jones will be granted another year of college eligibility. In January, the NCAA approved a blanket waiver, giving former junior college transfers another year of eligibility.