Joshua Jefferson injury update: Iowa State star out vs Kentucky in March Madness

Will Iowa State be without one of its key players in the second round of the NCAA Tournament?

The No. 2 seed Cyclones will take on No. 7 Kentucky on Sunday, March 22, and all eyes are on whether star forward Joshua Jefferson will be available against the Wildcats after suffering an injury in the first round. Jefferson hurt his left ankle early into the contest against Tennessee State, and wasn’t able to return to the game.

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It will be a key storyline with Iowa State trying to reach the Sweet 16 for the second time in three years. Here is the latest on Jefferson’s status:

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