Overview

• Iowa State said Lipsey injured his right knee during Tuesday's practice and was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain.
• Depending on whether his recovery takes four or six weeks, he would miss the Oct. 17 exhibition at Creighton and possibly the Oct. 26 exhibition against Northwestern and the Nov. 3 home opener vs. Fairleigh Dickinson.
• The Ames native has started all 103 games of his career and is the Cyclones' all-time steals leader with 237, after averaging 10.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.6 rebounds last season.
• Coverage notes a history of significant injuries for Lipsey, including a high-school ACL tear plus college setbacks involving shoulder surgery, a broken thumb, and a groin strain.
• Basketball Insiders reports Iowa State is expected to open the season in the Top 25 with fellow starters Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic returning.