Is Joshua Jefferson playing in the Sweet 16? What to know about the injury status for Iowa State's star player
The Cyclones face Tennessee in Chicago
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Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson will not play against Tennessee tonight in the Sweet 16 for the No. 2 Cyclones, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The All-American was ruled out before tip-off and was previously a game-time decision.
Cyclones head coach T. J. Otzelberger said on Thursday that the decision would be up to Jefferson if he would be available or not.
"It's really Joshua's decision," Otzelberger said via Thamel. "We're going to support him and love him and have his back in whatever he decides to do. " Jefferson suffered a low ankle sprain against Tennessee Tech in the first round on March 20.