Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg to be released from hospital on Thursday

Published Apr. 22, 2015 4:18 p.m. ET

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AMES, Iowa -- The Mayo Clinic says Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg is expected to be released on Thursday, less than a week after open-heart surgery.

Hoiberg had surgery at the clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday to replace his aortic valve, a procedure he put off twice during the season.

Hoiberg is expected to need 4-6 weeks of recovery before returning to work.

Hoiberg retired from the NBA following the 2004-05 season following heart issues. He just completed his fifth season at Iowa State, leading the Cyclones to four straight NCAA tournament appearances and back-to-back Big 12 tournament titles.

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