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No. 23 BYU beats No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double OT

Richie Saunders scored 23 points and No. 23 BYU outlasted No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double overtime for its seventh consecutive victory

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet Jefferson racked up 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 74-68 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Jefferson stuffed the stat sheet, leading the Cyclones in scoring, assists and steals while matching Dishon Jackson for the team lead in rebounds, though it wasn't enough to prevent the upset. It was a nice bounce-back effort for Jefferson, who scored a season-low four points on 1-for-9 shooting in his last game against Houston, though he did contribute season-best marks with eight assists and seven steals during that performance. Through 17 conference games, the junior transfer from Saint Mary's has posted averages of 13.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.8 blocks across 31.2 minutes. He has been a huge addition for the Cyclones this season and will be a key component during their tournament run.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reliable production down low Jefferson notched 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 77-65 victory over UCF.

Impact Jefferson recorded his 11th-straight double-figure scoring performance while adding a team high eight boards during Tuesday's win. The junior forward was coming off his ninth double-double of the season Saturday and continues to provide a high-quality presence down low for the 10th-ranked Cyclones. Jefferson is now averaging an even eight rebounds per game on the season while also contributing 12.8 points, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in what has been a banner first season in the Big 12 conference for the Saint Mary's transfer.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects another double-double Jefferson registered 13 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals across 29 minutes during Saturday's 76-61 victory over Arizona State...

Impact Jefferson continues to be a force inside for the Cyclones, recording his third double-double in four games and eighth of the season Saturday as Iowa State pulled away for the victory. The star forward also added three assists, four steals and a block. Jefferson arrived this season to provide an inside presence for an Iowa State team that last season boasted one of the top backcourts in the nation but lacked a true impact player underneath. Enter Jefferson, who ranks seventh in the Big 12 in rebounding with 8.2 per game and currently rates third on the team in scoring with 12.8 points and second with 1.9 steals per contest.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferson leads No. 3 Iowa State against Arizona State after 30-point game

No. 3 Iowa State visits the Arizona State Sun Devils after Joshua Jefferson scored 30 points in the Cyclones' 108-83 win against the UCF Knights

JANUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Joshua Jefferson scores 30 points as No. 3 Iowa State runs past UCF 108-83

Joshua Jefferson scored a career-high 30 points to lead No. 3 Iowa State to its highest point total of the season in a 108-83 win over UCF

JANUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Pours in 30 Jefferson finished with 30 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 108-83 victory over UCF.

Impact Jefferson did not record his third-consecutive double-double but did do just about everything else during Tuesday's lopsided victory over UCF. The junior forward exploded for a season-high 30 points while adding seven boards, five assists, four steals and a block. The point total represented a career-high for Jefferson who had only topped 20 points once previously during three collegiate seasons. Jefferson has had a great first season in Ames and has really taken off during the conference slate, averaging 14.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.7 blocks across 31.7 minutes through seven Big 12 games.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records sixth double-double Jefferson chipped in 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 74-57 victory over Kansas.

Impact Jefferson posted his sixth double-double of the season and first in conference play to help Iowa State cruise to the win over Kansas. The junior transfer from Saint Mary's has starred as an inside presence this season for the Cyclones, averaging 11.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.6 blocks across 27.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Jefferson forces OT, then wins it as No. 3 Iowa State tops Texas Tech for 11th win in row LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Joshua Jefferson made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in overtime after forcing it with a buzzer-beating layup,...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Joshua Jefferson forces OT, then wins it as No. 3 Iowa State edges Texas Tech 85-84

Joshua Jefferson made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in overtime after forcing it with a buzzer-beating layup and third-ranked Iowa S...

JANUARY 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Joshua Jefferson forces OT, then wins it as No. 3 Iowa State edges Texas Tech 85-84

Valuable Addition Jefferson closed Saturday's 85-84 OT victory over Texas Tech with 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 38 minutes.

Impact Jefferson led Iowa State with eight boards, adding 17 points on 60.0-percent shooting from the floor during Saturday's OT win. The 38 minutes represented a season high for Jefferson, who finished just two rebounds shy of his sixth double-double this season. The junior who came to Ames from Saint Mary's in the offseason has played a big role this season for the third-ranked Cyclones, averaging 26.5 minutes, 12.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 15 contests.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes eight in win Jefferson ended Monday's 79-69 win over Colorado with 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and eight steals over 28 minutes.

Impact Jefferson flirted with a triple-double Monday, contributing seven boards and a career-high eight steals to go along with 13 points. The 6'9" forward has proven to be a perfect fit for the Cyclones, contributing five double-doubles through 12 games while contributing 2.1 steals per contest for one of the most disruptive defenses in college basketball.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Third-consecutive double-double Jefferson racked up 19 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 89-80 win over Iowa.

Impact Jefferson posted season-high marks in scoring and assists to help lead the Cyclones to victory. The junior forward took advantage of 12 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 10 to aid in his scoring output while also contributing his third double-double in as many games. Jefferson has been a solid portal addition for Iowa State and has especially found his groove over the last four games, averaging 13.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.3 assist and 1.3 steals across 24.3 minutes during that stretch.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts second double-double Jefferson ended Wednesday's 81-70 win over Marquette with 15 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Jefferson posted his second double-double of the season, contributing 15 points on 70 percent shooting while adding a season-high 12 rebounds. The junior forward was brought in to provide a physical presence in the front court for the guard-laden Cyclones and thus far has succeeded by contributing 10.4 points on 61.7 percent shooting with 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals across 26.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double on perfect night Jefferson notched 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 87-52 victory over IU Indianapolis.

Impact Jefferson was perfect from the floor and from the line in posting 16 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. The junior posted four such outings last year with St. Mary's and was brought in to provide a meaningful inside presence to the guard-laden Cyclones. So far so good on that front as Jefferson has posted 10.7 points and 6.7 rebounds across 23 minutes per game thus far this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now fully cleared Jefferson (knee) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Back at the halfway point of 2024, Jefferson was not fully cleared for basketball-related activities. But fast forward more than two months later, the opposite and desired effect has come to fruition. Now, the question is what Jefferson's role will be for Iowa State, which stacked up on transfers enough that even an accomplished player like him is not guaranteed a similar role to what he had before. The junior averaged 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds across his 26 games started as a sophomore.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Mary's transfer Joshua Jefferson commits to Iowa State Saint Mary’s transfer Joshua Jefferson has committed to Iowa State, according to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. Jefferson, a 6-fo...

APRIL 23, 2024 • SI.COM

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No. 23 BYU beats No. 10 Iowa State 88-85 in double OT

Jefferson leads No. 3 Iowa State against Arizona State after 30-point game

Joshua Jefferson scores 30 points as No. 3 Iowa State runs past UCF 108-83

Joshua Jefferson forces OT, then wins it as No. 3 Iowa State edges Texas Tech 85-84

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