Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball's Arianna Jackson dealt with a hairline fracture in her wrist for most of the Big 12 Conference season.

But Iowa State always seemed to have the advantage on Jackson, who grew up going to Cyclone football and women’s basketball games. There were plenty of reasons for her fondness of Iowa State.

But now she's good to go and it's a huge help for Iowa State. Jackson, a strong defender and ball handler, is averaging 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Arianna Jackson enters Wednesday's game averaging 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds for Iowa State Cyclones women's basketball this season.

s’e's been a star ever since the day she arrived on campus. started 20 games as a freshman. the decision for jackson to go to iowa state ties all the way to family and there are lotsf o connections.