No. 2 Iowa State likely without Jefferson, leans into depth vs. Kentucky

ST. LOUIS -- Iowa State insists it has enough to claim a ticket to the Sweet 16, but No. 7 seed Kentucky already delivered a dose of March magic.

The Cyclones (28-7) scored 108 points and won their first-round matchup with Tennessee State despite losing All-American forward Joseph Jefferson to a left ankle injury. Coach T.J. Otzelberger anticipates the performance becoming the blueprint for winning without Jefferson, a point forward who led the team in assists entering the tournament.

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