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Iowa State adds Yusef Gray Jr. as new point guard for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:57 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Iowa State adds Yusef Gray Jr. as new point guard for 2026 season

Summary

Yusef Gray Jr. has joined Iowa State's basketball team after being a Wisconsin Mr. Basketball finalist. The 6-4 point guard missed part of his senior season due to a shoulder injury, but averaged 24.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 20 games. With fellow point guard Killyan Toure sidelined until January, Gray will have opportunities to earn playing time among a competitive roster. His defensive skills are a highlight for the coaching staff, and he will aim to integrate into the team during the non-conference season.

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•Yusef Gray Jr. joins Iowa State from Wisconsin, listed as a 6-4 point guard.
•He averaged 24.3 points per game with a 57.6% shooting percentage in high school.
•Gray will compete for minutes with established players like Jaquan Johnson and Ryan Prather Jr.
•Killyan Toure is out until at least January, increasing Gray's potential role.
•The non-conference season will be crucial for Gray to showcase his skills.

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12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Meet the team: Yusef Gray Jr.

What they're saying

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One of the biggest developments in last year’s squads was the large involvement of the freshman class. The trio of Killyan Toure, Jamarion Batemon and Dominykas Pleta were instrumental in maintaining depth across position groups and developing rapidly throughout the season. What kind of impact will the new class of freshman have? Let’s start with […]
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