Nobody on the Iowa State bench knew how badly Joshua Jefferson was hurt when the All-American forward landed awkwardly on his left ankle in the opening minutes of their first-round game against Tennessee State on Friday.

More will be unveiled soon regarding Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson, who exited in the first few minutes of the game and did not return after suffering an apparent ankle or foot injury, but the Cycl...

The Cyclones player landed landed awkwardly after going up for a layup attempt less than three minutes into the contest, appearing to twist his ankle as he landed.