Will Iowa State basketball get star Joshua Jefferson back against Tennessee for the Sweet 16 matchup vs Tennessee on Friday? Here's the latest:

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Iowa State Cyclones meet Friday in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game in Chicago, Illinois. Tip is at 10:10 p.m. ET.

The Iowa State Cyclones are looking to advance to the Elite 8 for the first time in more than 20 years. This comes after the Hawkeyes punched their ticket last night for the first time in almost 40 years.

Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains a game-time decision for Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee and said he's hoping to play if there is just "a little bit of pain" from his low ankle sprain.

The Iowa State Cyclones have one major weakness that could be their downfall in the NCAA tournament.

Iowa State star Audi Crooks may be tempted to join her rash of Cyclones teammates in the transfer portal after the team's disastrous first-round March Madness defeat

As Iowa State basketball piles up turnovers and takeaways, the Cyclones have been able to break their opponents' spirits during the NCAA Tournament.

The Iowa State Cyclones can advance to the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA Tournament if these two factors go in their favor.