Overview
- The senior forward went down less than three minutes into the first-round game, could not put weight on his left leg, and returned to the bench on crutches wearing a walking boot.
- He was ruled out for the remainder of the game, and coach T.J. Otzelberger said the team will reevaluate his condition over the next 24–48 hours.
- The No. 2 Cyclones beat No. 15 Tennessee State 108-74 to reach Sunday’s Round of 32 against No. 7 Kentucky in St. Louis.
- With Jefferson sidelined, freshman Killyan Toure had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nate Heise scored 23, and Milan Momcilovic added 17 in a dominant team performance.
- Jefferson averages 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists, making his availability a significant factor for Iowa State’s postseason hopes.