Blalock’s break from basketball allowed him to reflect on his playing days at Iowa State. The 2004-05 season is special to Blalock. ISU began the season 0-5 in the Big 12, but bounced back to win seven-straight games, including a historic win at No. 2 Kansas, to sneak into the NCAA Tournament.
“That was a huge year for us,†Blalock said. “I remember it like it was yesterday. I will never forget what we did as a team that year. I remember my sophomore year a lot when we made that late run and all that stuff. I miss those days.â€
I miss those days too, what a fun ride that was