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SPOT IT: The evolution of Joshua Jefferson’s vocal leadership for Iowa State

Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) dunks the ball against UCF during the first half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball on Jan. 20, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.  AMES — The card game, Spot it!, requires “a sharp eye and quick hands,” according to the manufacturer.  And when Virginia tried to lure Joshua Jefferson to its program in the summer of 2024, he played it with none other than Blake Buchanan — who’s now his …