Will Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson play today vs. Kentucky?
Joshua Jefferson injured his ankle in the Cyclones' first March Madness game. Will he play against Kentucky on Sunday? Here's the injury update.
Despite Iowa State's first-round win in the 2026 men's NCAA tournament, the Cyclones watched as second-leading scorer Joshua Jefferson played just three minutes and left due to an ankle injury . With some time off between games, maybe there was some hope he'd be able to suit up against Kentucky on Sunday. So what's the latest on his ankle injury?
Will he play? Per reports and his coach T. J.
Otzelberger, it doesn't sound like he's going to play. If the Cyclones do move on to the Sweet 16, we'll see if Jefferson can heal up in time for their next game. But first?
Iowa State needs to win potentially without him. Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson (ankle) is unlikely to play tomorrow against Kentucky, source told @TheFieldOf68 . Jefferson will continue to receive treatment prior to the game, but the chances of him being able to play against the Wildcats on Sunday are slim.