Following a stint with the Washington Wizards' G-League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, former Cyclone shooting guard Gabe Kalscheur has returned to familiar territory as a member of the Iowa Wolves in Des Moines.

It's been a good adjustment for Kalscheur, who played a big role as a starter on Iowa State's last two NCAA Tournament teams, as he's seen his minutes go up and production increase. Playing an average of slightly more than 10 minutes per game, the Minnesota native is averaging 5.5 points per game.

The 6-foot-4, 194-pound Kalscheur met with CycloneReport.com inside Wells Fargo Arena, the home of the Wolves, recently to discuss his journey as a first-year professional navigating through the G-League.

On what it’s like to be back in the central Iowa with the Wolves:

“I’m super excited to be back in Iowa with the community and fans. It’s a great experience, just having a support system. I’m getting acclimated with the team a little bit and how they play. I’m excited to see how we attack the rest of March.”

On the differences he’s seen between his new G-League team and how Iowa State played:

“There’s a lot of cutting. They do a good job of playing fast, getting the ball pushed up the court, hitting transition threes, and making sure you’re cutting without the ball. That’s kind of in my wheelhouse. It’s just going out there, staying confident, knocking down shots, and playing great defense.”

On how the process played out of him signing with Iowa:

“It was a last moment thing. I was a free agent and looking for a team. They called my agent, and we made it happen.”

On what Wolves head coach Ernest Scott told him when the team signed him:

“Be confident. He knows how I can play and shoot the ball. Just go out there with a clear mindset of knocking down shots when they present themselves. Move the ball and make the small plays when I get the chance.”

On the adjustment from playing at Iowa State to being in his first year in the pro ranks:

“It’s been a learning adjustment, for sure. Every spot you come in contact with, every piece you get out of it is something you learn. For the highs and lows of it, you learn.”

On the differences in his regiment at ISU versus with his first two teams in the G-League:

“It’s different. College basketball is different. You get a lot different things out of it. It’s kind of like on your own time. When you’re more of a pro, you handle your stuff and when you want to get your work in and do this and that. It’s really all up to you on how to figure it out. In college, you have somebody on you and making sure you do it. In the pros, it’s on you.”

On how much he’s remained in touch with this year’s Cyclone team:

“I’ve stayed in contact with a few guys. I get up there for games when we’re not on the road and don’t have practice. The coaches have encouraged me to continue to stay through it and grind. They know my talent and what I can do and provide for a team. Continue to stay confident, work and go.”