Iowa State is set to face the top offensive rebounding team in the nation in the Sweet 16, and the return of All-American forward Joshua Jefferson would be a big boost.Jefferson’s ankle injury, sustained in the team’s first-round win over Tennessee State, kept him out of Iowa State’s win over Kentucky in the second round. Here’s what the team — and Jefferson — are saying about his status for Friday’s game.Joshua Jefferson injury update: Iowa State forward a game-time decision vs. TennesseeJefferson confirmed to KCCI he will be a game-time decision for Friday.”I’ve been progressing well every single day,” Jefferson said. He also said the injury is progressing “not as fast as I’d like, but it’s definitely getting better.”Coach T.J. Otzelberger agreed.”It would be premature to make any kind of determination until we get closer to tip,” Otzelberger said. Jefferson was officially listed as “questionable” on Iowa State’s final injury report.Iowa State and Tennessee will tip off at approximately 9:10 p.m. CT Friday.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play