Tennessee’s Rick Barnes previews Iowa State

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes says his team faces a big challenge on Friday night in Chicago against Iowa State. The Volunteers make their fourth straight appearance in the Sweet Sixteen when they battle the Cyclones in the semifinals of the Midwest region.

Barnes says the biggest concern about the Cyclones is how they play defense.

Barnes says they are preparing as if ISU All American forward Joshua Jefferson will play Friday night. He has been out since suffering an ankle injury early in a tournament opening win over Tennessee State.