Alert Top Story COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL IOWA STATE Column: You weren't the only one who thought of Georges Niang when Joshua Jefferson got hurt ben.hutchens Mar 21, 2026 Mar 21, 2026 Updated Mar 28, 2026 0 × Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson talks about his ankle sprain and recovery following ISU's 108-74 win against Tennessee State. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s Georges Niang all over again.kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%92E’D H92E E96 A6@A=6 @? E96 rJ4=@?6 36?49 H9@ C6>6>36C v6@C86D }:2?8 3C62<:?8 9:D 7@@E :? E96 a_`c }rpp %@FC?2>6?E E9@F89E H96? 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Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net. 0 Comments ben.hutchens Author email Follow ben.hutchens Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Joshua Jefferson describes ankle sprain after Iowa State NCAA Tournament win | March 20 Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson talks about his ankle sprain and recovery following ISU's 108-74 win against Tennessee State. Neuromuscular stem, compression: What ISU's Joshua Jefferson is doing to try to play Sunday Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson is working with neuromuscular stem and compression devices to rehab his sprained ankle ahead of Sunday's game ag… UPDATE: Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson ruled out for Kentucky game Joshua Jefferson has moved from crutches to a scooter. Here's what he said about his ankle sprain and the chance of playing Sunday against Kentucky. 3 thoughts from Iowa State's season after loss to Syracuse The Iowa State duo of Addy Brown and Audi Crooks has yet to reach the Sweet 16. How Iowa State, Kentucky are preparing for matchup with Jefferson's status in doubt Iowa State is favored to beat Kentucky on Sunday. But there is a chance the Cyclones will have to do it without their best player. Key moments in Iowa State's win against Kentucky The Cyclones reach the Sweet 16 for the third time in five seasons under coach TJ Otzelberger. 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Joshua Jefferson describes ankle sprain after Iowa State NCAA Tournament win | March 20 Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson talks about his ankle sprain and recovery following ISU's 108-74 win against Tennessee State.
Neuromuscular stem, compression: What ISU's Joshua Jefferson is doing to try to play Sunday Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson is working with neuromuscular stem and compression devices to rehab his sprained ankle ahead of Sunday's game ag…
UPDATE: Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson ruled out for Kentucky game Joshua Jefferson has moved from crutches to a scooter. Here's what he said about his ankle sprain and the chance of playing Sunday against Kentucky.
3 thoughts from Iowa State's season after loss to Syracuse The Iowa State duo of Addy Brown and Audi Crooks has yet to reach the Sweet 16.
How Iowa State, Kentucky are preparing for matchup with Jefferson's status in doubt Iowa State is favored to beat Kentucky on Sunday. But there is a chance the Cyclones will have to do it without their best player.
Key moments in Iowa State's win against Kentucky The Cyclones reach the Sweet 16 for the third time in five seasons under coach TJ Otzelberger.
