Joshua Jefferson injury update: Will Iowa State forward play vs Tennessee?
Will Iowa State basketball have Joshua Jefferson back against Tennessee on Friday in the Sweet 16? Here's the latest injury updates:
Iowa State men's basketball could be getting a key member of its offense back for its Sweet 16 game of the Men's NCAA Tournament. Cyclones coach T. J.
Otzelberger told reporters in Chicago on Wednesday, March 25 that Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson has seen "pretty significant progress" with his recovery from an ankle injury and that he is a game-time decision for Friday's Sweet 16 game against 2-seed Tennessee. Jefferson sustained an ankle injury in the opening minutes of the first round of March Madness, and has been sidelined since, including being ruled out in the second round against Kentucky. REQUIRED READING: March Madness Sweet 16 games ranked as men's NCAA Tournament nears Final Four Getting Jefferson back against the Volunteers would benefit the Cyclones in 1-on-1 battles around the basket against Tennessee's frontcourt, which has proven an issue given its size and length early in the tournament.
He is second in scoring with 16. 4 points per game and leads the Cyclones with 7. 4 boards per game.
The Cyclones and the Volunteers are slated for a 10:10 p. m. ET tip-off on Friday at the United Center in Chicago.
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