Joshua Jefferson injury update for Iowa State basketball in Sweet 16
Iowa State basketball is gearing up for a Sweet 16 game against Tennessee. What's senior standout Joshua Jefferson's injury status?
CHICAGO — As 2-seed Iowa State basketball prepares for its Sweet 16 showdown against 6-seed Tennessee on Friday , what's the latest on senior standout Joshua Jefferson's injury status? Jefferson is a game-time decision for the Cyclones' game against the Vols, according to head coach T. J.
Otzelberger. The forward suffered a sprained left ankle in the opening-round victory over Tennessee State on March 20, which forced him to be sidelined for the Cyclones' second-round win over Kentucky on March 22. It was the first game Jefferson missed since arriving at Iowa State for the 2024-25 season.
The senior watched from the bench and moved using a knee scooter and a boot, as Iowa State enjoyed an 82-63 victory over Kentucky to secure its third Sweet 16 appearance in five years. He underwent an MRI on Monday, but it was for precautionary reasons. The MRI did not reveal anything new.
Jefferson was not a full participant at Wednesday's practice, but instead worked with the team's training staff off to the side. "He's working tirelessly every day. Countless sessions in the training room.