Coming up on today's daily clone, Joshua Jefferson on the practice court, his status going forward.

Otzlberger makes another statement in the rebounding challenge that awaits the cyclones Friday night.

All of that coming up after a word by Wiffles hybrids, plant independence, plant wiffles.

A massive game tomorrow as Iowa State tries to punch a ticket to the elite eight for the first time since 2000.

A big challenge ahead as Iowa State gets the six seed, Tennessee.

They could be with or without Joshua Jefferson.

His status stays the same.

A game time decision, he's doing everything he can to get back on the court.

Rehabing over three or four hours a day. Iowa State had an open shootaround today for 15 minutes.

Jefferson was out there, no boot. He was in really high-cut sneakers. He was shooting.

Not a lot of cutting or running for anybody. Anyway, here's Ossleberger on the decision and who it comes down to.

Yeah, it's ultimately Joshua's decision.

We love them, we support them.

We're going to give them all the information and resources, but it ultimately comes down

to he's a fierce competitor.

He's a warrior.

He'll do anything to be out there for his teammates.

And I know if that's a possibility that he will take advantage of it.

And how we prepare or plan if he's not to be able to play, honestly, I think the Kentucky game speaks for itself.

I think our guys have a very connected mentality and mindset.

They're very unified, offensively and defensively.

They believe in one another.

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