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Cyclones Star Jefferson Injured in NCAA Opener
20 Mar
Summary
- Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson suffered a severe ankle injury early in the NCAA tournament game.
- Jefferson's injury occurred less than three minutes into their Round of 64 matchup.
- His star forward averages 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
The Iowa State Cyclones, seeded second in the Midwest Region, faced an early setback in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Star forward Joshua Jefferson suffered a significant ankle injury less than three minutes into their Round of 64 game against Tennessee State.
Jefferson was helped off the court and underwent X-rays, with reports indicating he is doubtful to return. He was later seen requiring crutches, signaling a potentially serious injury for the Cyclones' key player.
Jefferson has been instrumental this season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game. His absence presents a considerable challenge for Iowa State as they navigate the tournament, with coach T.J. Otzelberger likely turning to Dominick Nelson to fill the minutes.
