Basketball

Hoiberg releases statement

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg had surgery on Tuesday morning to have his pacemaker replaced. According to the following release by Iowa State, the procedure went well and Hoiberg will return to Ames this afternoon.

“The surgery performed this morning at the Mayo Clinic to replace my pacemaker was successful," Hoiberg said. "The plan is for me to be discharged and allowed to return to Ames this afternoon. I want to thank my doctors and nurses at the Mayo Clinic, as well as everyone that has extended their well-wishes to me. Our family truly appreciates your support.”

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