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Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson Injury Update vs Tennessee State in NCAA Tournament
- On Friday, March 20, 2026, Iowa State star forward Joshua Jefferson suffered a left ankle injury less than three minutes into the NCAA Tournament opening-round game against Tennessee State.
- The 240-pound All-American landed awkwardly after a layup attempt, twisting his ankle without contact before slamming the floor twice in frustration.
- Jefferson was immediately taken to an X-ray room and emerged about 10 minutes later on crutches wearing a boot, leaving his status for the remainder of the NCAA Tournament in question.
- A second-team All-American, the 6-foot-9 senior is the Cyclones' second-leading scorer and top rebounder, averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds this season under coach T.J. Otzelberger.
- The Cyclones, who haven't reached the Final Four since 1944, entered the March Madness bracket with high hopes, while Tennessee State is making only its third tournament appearance in school history.
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The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa…Column: You weren't the only one who thought of Georges Niang when Joshua Jefferson got hurt
Some of the circumstances of Georges Niang's injury 12 years ago and Jefferson’s ankle sprain in Friday’s 108-74 win against Tennessee State are eerily similar.
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