Standout in exhibition play Jefferson had 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four blocks in Sunday's 80-72 exhibition victory over Northwestern. Impact It was a solid follow-up to Jefferson's first exhibition performance Oct. 17 against Creighton, in which he was the leading scorer with 18 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT) to go along with 12 rebounds and a pair of steals. The Cyclones are playing without leading scorer Tamin Lipsey, who has a chance to be back for the Nov. 3 opener and will likely regain the bulk of Iowa State's offensive touches. Nonetheless, Jefferson's play has been encouraging, solidifying what was already a positive fantasy outlook for the 2025-26 season.
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