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Former Kentucky Star Tyler Ulis Suffers Ankle Injury, More in Head-On Car Crash

Former Kentucky Wildcats basketball star Tyler Ulis, who also appeared in NBA games for the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, suffered a broken left ankle, "bad cut" on his left leg and scratch on his face from a head-on car accident.

Ulis' father, James, told Jerry Tipton of Kentucky.com his son was driving south on the interstate when a driver who was going north on the south side collided with him Friday night/Saturday morning.

"She smacked Tyler head on," James said. "It was a tough one, but thank God he is alive."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.