Iowa State's Jefferson sprains ankle in 1st-round win
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson sprained his left ankle in the Cyclones' 108-74 first-round victory over Tennessee State, head coach T.J. Otzelberger said postgame, according to On3's Bill Seals.
Jefferson rolled his left ankle when he landed after a layup attempt early in the first half. Trainers helped the second-team All-American off the floor, as he couldn't put any weight on his leg.
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Jefferson was listed as doubtful a few moments later and ultimately didn't return to the game. He went straight to the locker room to get X-rays and was later shown on crutches with his ankle wrapped. Otzelberger didn't provide an update on Jefferson's status for Sunday's contest against Kentucky.
Jefferson is averaging 16.9 points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds in 34 games this season. The senior also tops the Cyclones in minutes per contest (31.8).