Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger reacts to a flagrant two foul charged to Tennessee State Tigers forward Kavien Jones (not pictured) during the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Joshua Jefferson is “unlikely” to play tomorrow, per T.J. Otzelberger. With or without Jefferson, Iowa State is determined to play their identity.
Kentucky is well aware of that identity. Jake Brend reports from the Enterprise Center.
