Iowa State’s Sweet 16 preparations include a major unresolved storyline: the availability of star Joshua Jefferson.
Jefferson remains a question mark heading into Friday’s NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee, leaving the Cyclones without clarity on whether one of their key players will be in uniform when they face the Volunteers.
Game-time status
Jefferson is considered a game-time call for the matchup, meaning his status is not expected to be finalized until closer to tipoff.
Sweet 16 stakes
Friday’s contest marks a pivotal stage of the NCAA Tournament, with Iowa State and Tennessee meeting in the Sweet 16. With a spot in the Elite Eight on the line, Jefferson’s availability stands as a central pregame development for the Cyclones as they prepare to take on the Volunteers.