Iowa State vs Tennessee live updates: Prediction, time, how to watch Sweet 16 game

Matthew Glenesk and Ehsan Kassim, USA TODAY Fri, 27 March 2026 at 7:33 pm UTC·6 min read CHICAGO -- It's been more than a quarter century since Iowa State basketball last reached an Elite Eight. Will that change tonight? The No. 2 Cyclones face No. 6 Tennessee in Friday night's Sweet 16 at the United Center with a chance to reach its first Elite Eight since 2000.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement More: Rick Barnes isn't on any UNC wish list. He doesn't need to be with NIL Tennessee, on the other hand, is looking for its third straight trip to the Elite Eight — though the Volunteers have never reached a Final Four. All eyes will be on whether or not Iowa State All-American Joshua...