Clyburn invited to all-star game

Photo: Jonathan Krueger/Iowa State Daily

ISU redshirt senior Will Clyburn drives the ball down low against Ohio State in the third round game of the NCAA tournament on March 24, 2013 at the University of Dayton Arena. Clyburn ended his Cyclone career with 17 points in the 75-78 loss.

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ISU senior Will Clyburn will play in the 2013 Reese’s College All-Star Game that will be held on April 5, 2013, one day before the NCAA Final Four games, in Atlanta.

Clyburn was one of 20 players selected for the game, which will be sponsored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

ISU coach Fred Hoiberg will coach Clyburn in the game, which features 20 of the best seniors in the nation.

In his only season at Iowa State, Clyburn led the team in scoring with 14.9 points per game while also ranking second in rebounding with 6.8 boards per game.

Clyburn, who transferred from Utah, was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and was also a second-team All-Big 12 selection.

Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CST on April 5.