MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Javon Small stopped his dribble nearly at the 3-point line, closely guarded by Iowa State’s Curtis Jones. With the shot clock winding down early in the second half, Small moved in a circle on his pivot foot looking to pass to a teammate, then took a step toward the basket and threw up a shot that banked in.

For Curtis Jones, it doesn't seem to matter. Wednesday night provided the latest reminder. Final score: Iowa State 74, Kansas 57. Jones, the senior guard who transferred from Buffalo in advance of last season,