Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger gave an injury update on star Joshua Jefferson ahead of their game against Tennessee.

While Iowa State can likely handle the first round matchup without Jefferson, the injury could have a lingering impact beyond Friday.

Iowa State Star Joshua Jefferson's Potential to Return on Friday

Iowa State basketball standout Joshua Jefferson will miss Sunday's NCAA Tournament second-round game vs. Kentucky with an ankle injury.

Iowa State basketball hopes to advance in March Madness, with Joshua Jefferson on the floor. Iowa State faces Tennessee in an upcoming game.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by college basketball content creator Ryan Hammer to preview No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 6 Tennessee in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger shared an update on his star, Joshua Jefferson.

T.J. Otzelberg provided an update on star forward Joshua Jefferson's injury status while meeting with the media Wednesday.

All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is getting a second chance at going out on his own terms at Iowa State. With their star unable to play because of a spraine

Who has stepped up with Joshua Jefferson out?

Tamin Lipsey had an amazing performance against Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA tournament for Iowa State.