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Iowa State Basketball Starter Performing at High Level With Joshua Jefferson Out

The Iowa State Cyclones will be back in the Sweet 16 on Friday against the Tennessee Volunteers, and the program should be very proud of how they performed in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament. Coming into March Madness, the Cyclones were a program riding high and feeling good about how they performed in the Big 12 tournament.

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Tamin Lipsey Makes Iowa State Basketball History in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones knew they faced a major obstacle in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as they would go up against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32 without their star forward, Joshua Jefferson.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 23

3 Iowa State Basketball Standouts From Win Over Kentucky

Over the last few seasons, the Iowa State Cyclones have been known to disappoint in March. While their regular seasons have been great, it’s clear that while other teams take a step up during the NCAA tournament, Iowa State seems to get worse.

Iowa State Cyclones News / TheSheGotGame / March 23

Audi Crooks Speaks Out As Iowa State’s Season Takes Unexpected Turn

Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball had an unusual season before beginning their March Madness campaign, but Cyclones center Audi Crooks still believes that the team is more capable than what the records show.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 23

Iowa State Basketball Star Proves He Is an Elite Guard in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Kentucky Wildcats and punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 thanks to a great game from a key player. Coming into their matchup with the Wildcats, there was understandably some concern for the Cyclones after losing their star Joshua Jefferson.

Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky

Iowa State senior Nate Heise did not endear himself to Big Blue Nation with his message after his team’s win over Kentucky. 2-seed Iowa State left 7-seed Kentucky in the dust in the second half of their NCAA Tournament clash to win an 82-63 affair at Enterprise Center in St.

Joshua Jefferson News / Heartland College Sports / March 22

Iowa State Announces Next Step to See if Joshua Jefferson Can Play in the Sweet 16

The Iowa State Cyclones are still holding out hope for their biggest star ahead of the Sweet 16, but the next 24 hours will be critical. Head coach T.J.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22

Tamin Lipsey carries Iowa State to Sweet 16 in dominant performance against Kentucky

It turns out the Iowa State Cyclones can win without star senior forward Joshua Jefferson.

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 22

Iowa State Basketball Punches Ticket to Sweet 16 Behind Elite Defensive Performance

With a chance at the Sweet 16 on the line, the Iowa State Cyclones were able to earn a victory over the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32. Coming into the game, there was certainly some concern about how the team would be able to perform without their top player.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / March 21

Iowa State F Jefferson unlikely to play vs. UK

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Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 21

Joshua Jefferson Injury Update vs. Kentucky: Will He Play?

Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson exited the first half of Friday’s first-round contest against Tennessee State following an apparent ankle injury sustained while completing a layup with roughly 17 minutes left before the break in St.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

3 Standouts From Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament Win Over Tennessee State

Going into the Iowa State Cyclones’ Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, it was clear that the Cyclones needed depth pieces to step up in order for them to advance.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

What We Learned From Iowa State Basketball's Victory Over Tennessee State

Friday was the opening game for the Iowa State Cyclones in the March Madness, where they look to become National Champions for the first time in program history.

Joshua Jefferson News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 21

3 Iowa State Players Who Need To Step up With Joshua Jefferson Injured

The Iowa State Cyclones had an impressive showing in their Round of 64 game against the Tennessee State Tigers, winning 108-74. It was the most points scored in program history in a tournament game, but it wasn’t all positive for the Cyclones in the victory.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / March 20

4 Takeaways From Iowa State vs. Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa State Cyclones started their quest for a national championship, taking on the Tennessee State Tigers in the Round of 64 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Heartland College Sports / March 20

Iowa State Cruises, But Major Injury Clouds March Madness Run

The Iowa State Cyclones took on Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon in the Midwest Region. The Cyclones cruised to a comfortable 108-74 victory, but it wasn’t all roses for Iowa State, who is looking to make a deep run in the tournament this March.

Joshua Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Iowa State star suffers injury minutes into March Madness game

The No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones entered the NCAA Tournament with Final Four hopes. But, after just one half of basketball, those hopes might have taken a massive hit.

Iowa State Cyclones News / ESPN / March 20

Iowa State's Jefferson sidelined with ankle injury

All-American forward Joshua Jefferson had to be helped from the floor after hurting his left ankle in the opening minutes of No. 2 seed Iowa State's first-round NCAA tournament game against No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Iowa State Dealt Unfortunate News Amid NCAA Tournament

No.2 seed Iowa State Cyclones' road ahead in the NCAA Tournament took an unfortunate turn on Friday. In the first round game against No.15 seed Tennessee State Tigers at the Enterprise Center, Cyclones' star and a second-team All-American by the Associated Press, Joshua Jefferson, suffered from an injury.

Audi Crooks Reveals True Feelings on Comparisons With Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal

The “Lady Shaq” nickname that has been going around college basketball has been taken on by Iowa State center Audi Crooks. The comparison to one of the sport’s most powerful forces is very important because it shows how Crooks’ post-game dominance is similar to Shaquille O’Neal’s legendary career.

Iowa State Cyclones News / TheSheGotGame / March 18

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks Reacts to Her Viral ‘Lady Shaq’ Nickname

Audi Crooks’ scoring skills and the similarity of her physical stature with Shaquille O’Neal earned her the moniker, ‘Lady Shaq,’ and the 21-year-old is ardently pleased with it.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13