Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson's status vs. Kentucky, revealed
Iowa State is looking to make its third trip to the Sweet 16 under TJ Otzelberger, but it will be without one of its top players in Sunday's game.
Iowa State is looking to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the third time under coach TJ Otzelberger on Sunday, but it will be without one of its biggest stars in its battle against an SEC squad. Senior forward Joshua Jefferson, who exited the Cyclones' Round 1 blowout win over Tennessee State with an ankle injury, has officially been ruled out for Sunday's Round of 32 game against No. 7-seeded Kentucky .
Jefferson was previously considered questionable for the contest. It's a major loss for Iowa State. Jefferson paces the team in rebounds per game (7.
4) and ranks second on the team in points per game (16. 4). He was a consensus Second Team All-American this season and a First Team All-Big 12 selection.
Jefferson was not expected to play in the game, according to reports on Saturday. He was spotted in a walking boot and did not practice with the team ahead of the game against the Wildcats, per ESPN. NEWS: Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson is OUT for today's game against Kentucky, per the NCAA injury report.