Iowa State basketball reserve Dominick Nelson steps up after Joshua Jefferson injury

Iowa State guard Dominick Nelson on how he stayed ready for his moment Iowa State guard Dominick Nelson on how he stayed ready for his moment after seeing his playing time shrink over the course of the season. ST. LOUIS — Iowa State basketball senior Dominick Nelson heard all the tales, the bits of advice and motivational messages from his family, friends and coaches. His brother, Shawn, also a Division I guard who plays for Northern Kentucky, was one he leaned on plenty this season. He understood the grind. "Anything can happen, I'd say that was the biggest thing he told me," Nelson said. "You never know what's going on, and unfortunately one of our best players went down, but coach called...