Freshman guard taken to hospital after injury

IU freshman guard Verdell Jones went down with what appeared to be a serious head injury with about seven minutes left in the first half.

Running back on defense, Jones ran blindly into a pick set by Cornell center Jeff Foote. After lying motionless at center court, play was stopped.

IU coach Tom Crean, the team’s training staff and paramedics aided Jones and helped him onto a stretcher before being wheeled off the court.

Jones was taken to a hospital for precautionary measures, IU spokesperson J.D. Campbell said.

Check back with the IDS and the Basketblog for more updates on Jones’ condition.