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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.
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 University of North Texas announced the hiring of Cole Christian, a seasoned assistant with stints at Iowa State, South Dakota State, Murray State and the University of Akron, where he helped shape NBA prospects.
The 2026 NBA Finals feature Harrison Barnes, a former Ames native, and a network of Iowa alumni and coaches influencing both the Spurs and the Knicks.
With Real Madrid missing several front‑court stalwarts, betting analysts see Mario Hezonja, Talen Horton‑Tucker and Jean Montero as prime candidates to exceed their season averages.