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Men’s Basketball: Hoiberg to be released from hospital on Thursday

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is expected to be released from the Mayo Clinic following open heart surgery on Thursday, according to a Mayo Clinic press release.

Hoiberg underwent a surgery to replace replace his aortic valve on April 17.

“This was a second open heart surgery for Mr. Hoiberg, so it was a long operation, but because he is in such good shape and healthy, he is recovering quickly,” said Hoiberg’s surgeon, Rakesh Suri, in a statement. “He will do well, and his prognosis is for a normal life.”

Doctors informed Hoiberg the procedure was needed in September.