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Four former Iowa State players — Keshon Gilbert, Joshua Jefferson, Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey — are among the hopefuls competing in the NBA Summer League, each navigating contracts and opportunities as they aim to translate college success into professional minutes.
After a standout collegiate campaign, Joshua Jefferson is named the Gary Thompson Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year, joining an elite list of Cyclone greats.
After a promising college career cut short by injury, Joshua Jefferson is embracing a new chapter with the Brooklyn Nets, eager to learn and contribute.
Joshua Jefferson was chosen 28th overall by the Brooklyn Nets, marking the first Cyclone draft pick since 2020 and ending a half‑decade without an NBA selection for Iowa State.
The Brooklyn Nets selected forward Joshua Jefferson with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a collegiate journey that saw him set numerous Big 12 records and earn consensus All‑American honors.
A look at how Iowa State’s focus on elite high‑school recruits, especially from Wisconsin, is delivering a No. 1 2027 class and a sustainable program amid a national shift toward the transfer market.
Projected as a first‑round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, Joshua Jefferson could become the first Iowa State player under T.J. Otzelberger to be drafted, ending a five‑year hiatus and reigniting the Cyclones’ NBA pipeline.
The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations, hoping his player‑development expertise will strengthen the roster around Joel Embiid.
LSU coach Will Wade has signed former St. John's guard RJ Luis, a player whose eligibility hinges on a potential lawsuit, while the Tigers navigate a reshaped roster and transfer portal upheaval.
After a brief NBA stint, a G League injury and a high‑profile NIL deal, Luis rejoins the Tigers as part of a larger experiment that could redefine college athletics.
College basketball is witnessing an unprecedented influx of former NBA talent back onto the NCAA stage, a shift that is reshaping roster construction and recruiting strategies across the country.
LSU's latest recruiting coup brings RJ Luis Jr. back to college basketball, but his eligibility remains uncertain after a brief NBA stint.