Joshua Jefferson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ament scores 18 as Tennessee beats Iowa State 76-62 to advance to third straight Elite Eight

Nate Ament finished with 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 16, and Tennessee beat Iowa State 76-62 to advance to the Elite Eight for the third straight year

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson misses Sweet 16 game against Tennessee with sprained ankle

Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson missed the Cyclones’ Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee because of a sprained left ankle

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Is Joshua Jefferson playing in the Sweet 16? What to know about the injury status for Iowa State's star player | Sporting News The Cyclones face Tennessee in Chicago

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will sit out on Friday Jefferson (ankle) will not play Friday against Tennessee, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson was injured early in the first round win over Tennessee State. The Cyclones were able to beat Kentucky in the second round with Nate Heise starting, but Tennessee has more frontcourt talent than the Wildcats. Jefferson had been progressing, but will have to sit out again.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Joshua Jefferson injury: New practice photo gives Iowa State fans Sweet 16 hope Will he be able to go or not? That's what Iowa State fans everywhere are wondering when it comes to All-American big man Joshua Jefferson, a...

3 DAYS AGO • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

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

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

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MARCH 23 • Associated Press

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

No. 2 seed Iowa State Shuts Down No. 7 Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

No. 2 seed Iowa State pulled away for an 82-63 win over No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 22 • FOX SPORTS

No. 2 seed Iowa State Shuts Down No. 7 Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

T.J. Otzelberger provides concerning Joshua Jefferson injury update before Sweet 16 Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger gives an update on Joshua Jefferson’s ankle injury after negative X-rays ahead of the Sweet 16.

MARCH 22 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

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MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Joshua Jefferson injury update: Iowa State star out vs Kentucky in March Madness Iowa State All-American Joshua Jefferson will not play against Kentucky today after suffering a sprained ankle in the first round of NCAA To...

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Kentucky vs Iowa State live updates: Prediction, how to watch March Madness Round 2 game Otega Oweh gave us the moment of March Madness so far. What does Kentucky do for an encore? While Iowa State awaits news on Joshua Jefferson...

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Undergoing MRI Monday Jefferson (ankle) is set to undergo an MRI on Monday, per Sam Lance of The Field of 68.

Impact Jefferson will undergo the MRI to determine the severity of the ankle injury he suffered during Friday's win over Tennessee State. If he ends up being unable to play during next week's Sweet Sixteen matchup, Jamarion Batemon, Nate Heise and Dominykas Pleta could all see increased playing time once again.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Round of 32 Jefferson (ankle) is out for Sunday's Round of 32 game with Kentucky.

Impact Jefferson, dealing with an ankle injury per the Des Moines Register, will not only log his first DNP of the 2025-26 season but also sit out what may be Iowa State's last game this campaign. ISU and Kentucky will compete in the 2026 NCAA tournament's Round of 32, not long after he suffered his ankle injury. Among the Cyclones' backups, Jamarion Batemon, Nate Heise and Dominykas Pleta are all regular-rotation members who may start in place of Jefferson, averaging 16.4 points and 7.4 rebounds across all his starts this season. If the Cyclones cannot defeat Kentucky, Jefferson's collegiate career ends, so he is hoping there is a chance it can end on his own terms.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Is Joshua Jefferson playing vs. Kentucky? Latest injury updates, status on Iowa State forward after gruesome incident | Sporting News Will the Cyclones' star forward be able to play in the second round of March Madness?

MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rick Barnes spurned Virginia years ago. The Cavaliers are in his way of taking Tennessee to Sweet 16

Rick Barnes will face the team that offered him a coaching job 36 years ago when he leads Tennessee against Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Iowa State Star Joshua Jefferson Unlikely To Play vs. Kentucky In NCAA Tourney

Iowa State is unlikely to have All-American Joshua Jefferson available against No. 7 seed Kentucky on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 21 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa State Star Joshua Jefferson Unlikely To Play vs. Kentucky In NCAA Tourney

Officially listed as questionable Jefferson (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game against Kentucky.

Impact The X-rays came back negative after Jefferson exited the Tournament opener against Tennessee State, and the questionable tag means he'll wait until the very last minute to decide whether he'll play. Jefferson averages 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game across 35 appearances this season, so not having him would be a huge blow for the Cyclones.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

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