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Joshua Jefferson's Status Ahead of Tennessee Basketball vs. Iowa State The Tennessee Volunteers are set for a massive game against the Iowa State Cyclones, as this is a game that will be viewed as one of the tou...
MARCH 27 • SI.COM
Iowa State vs. Tennessee Sweet 16 predictions, odds & picks for March 27 | Men's NCAA Tournament 2026 The Iowa State Cyclones will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
MARCH 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Tennessee Volunteers in Sweet 16

The No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Michigan hopes for sweeter outcome in Chicago against Alabama after bitter Big Ten championship loss

Michigan hopes this trip to Chicago to face Alabama in the Sweet 16 is sweeter than its most recent visit
MARCH 26 • Associated Press
Xzavion Mitchell - Carrying questionable tag Mitchell (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against Tennessee.
Impact Mitchell might be questionable, but the reality is that he hasn't played since December and has logged a total of 20 minutes across seven appearances in 2025-26. Thus, even if he's available, he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

2025-26 Men's Sweet 16 Odds: Betting Results for all 8 Games

Check out the odds for each men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game, as well as what to know about the matchups.
MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 Men's Sweet 16 Odds: Betting Results for all 8 Games
T.J. Otzelberger buyout, contract details as Iowa State Cyclones coach | Sporting News One of the hottest names stay committed in Big 12.
MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Iowa State Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger Ranked Poorly Among Sweet 16 Peers With the Sweet 16 here for the Iowa State Cyclones, they will be hoping that another good game against the Tennessee Volunteers will result...
MARCH 26 • SI.COM

Iowa State and Tennessee square off in the Sweet 16

The No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
MARCH 26 • Associated Press

2025-26 March Madness Odds: 8 Best Bets for Men's Sweet 16

Here's how Will Hill is wagering on the Sweet 16, including a few 'dogs he's backing to bark.
MARCH 26 • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 March Madness Odds: 8 Best Bets for Men's Sweet 16

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Top 16 Players in the Sweet 16

FOX Sports college basketball experts Michael Cohen and Casey Jacobsen rank the top 16 players in the Sweet 16 of this year's NCAA Men's Bas...
MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Top 16 Players in the Sweet 16
Joshua Jefferson - Game-time call against Vols Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger said Jefferson (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against Tennessee, per Eugene Rapay of Des Moines Register.
Impact Jefferson received a positive result from an MRI that he underwent on Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury in the Round of 32 versus Kentucky. The 6-foot-9 forward will now be a game-time call for the Cyclones' Sweet Sixteen matchup versus the Volunteers, and this recent news provides more optimism for him playing. He's averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds across all his starts this season.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Sweet 16 Matchups

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen ranks the Sweet 16 matchups in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: Ranking the Sweet 16 Matchups

In land of tall corn, is it a tall order to ask Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans to unite for Sweet 16?

The Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes are in the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in men's basketball
MARCH 24 • Associated Press
Joshua Jefferson - Continuing to progress Jefferson (ankle) is continuing to progress, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Jefferson was scheduled for an MRI, and Rothstein indicates it included a positive result given the trajectory of his recovery. Still, he is not 100 percent as of Rothstein's update, making him questionable for the Sweet Sixteen. At the very least, there is some upside to Jefferson being available, and Iowa State's team knows how much time there is to prepare for before playing Tennessee next Friday night.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

Most of the teams that have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament have done so behind starting lineups that have a vested interest in their coaches and their programs
MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Creighton coach Greg McDermott has announced he will retire after 16 seasons with the Bluejays after their final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament next month
MARCH 23 • Associated Press
Tamin Lipsey - Standout performance in Round of 32 Lipsey provided 26 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and five steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 82-63 win over Kentucky.
Impact Lipsey and the rest of the Cyclones had to step up with Joshua Jefferson sidelined by an ankle injury, and the senior point guard answered the call, perhaps more than anyone. Lipsey had both his first double-double of the year and a season-best scoring total, as ISU won in convincing fashion. It was particularly impressive given Lipsey had managed just 11 points on 3-of-17 shooting over the previous two games. Jefferson is getting an MRI on his ankle to determine the extent of the damage, but whatever the verdict, Lipsey will have to play a major role in Friday's Sweet Sixteen matchup against Tennessee.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Momcilovic - Helps push Cyclones with 20 Momcilovic closed with 20 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 82-63 victory over Kentucky.
Impact Momcilovic and the rest of the Cyclones stepped up with Joshua Jefferson sidelined by an ankle injury, punching their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen in convincing fashion. The nation's leading three-point shooter, Momcilovic has turned it up for higher-stakes games, going 15-for-30 from distance over his last three.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Second Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up four takeaways from the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS
4 Takeaways From the Second Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here's 16 numbers to know about next round

The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA Tournament
MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season
MARCH 23 • Associated Press

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues with the Round of 32 on Sunday, and we've got you covered with all the highlights!
MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS
2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Florida Upset, St. John's Moves On

2025-26 Men's Second Rounds Odds: Betting Results for all 16 Games

Check out the odds for all 16 Round of 32 games in the men's NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 Men's Second Rounds Odds: Betting Results for all 16 Games

Iowa State All-America forward Joshua Jefferson hopes to return from injury for Sweet 16

All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is getting a second chance at going out on his own terms at Iowa State
MARCH 22 • Associated Press
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