Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger expects forward Joshua Jefferson to be ready for preseason practice. The transfer forward from St. Mary’s started the first 26 games last season before suffering a knee injury and he missed most of summer workouts while recovering from surgery.

Otzelberger says Jefferson watched most of summer drills before gradually returning to the court.

Otzelberger on what Jefferson will bring to the Cyclones.

Jefferson on what his rehab was like this summer.

Jefferson is happy with the way ISU has handled his recovery.

Jefferson averaged just over 10 points and six and-a-half rebounds last season at St. Mary’s before the injury.