Cory Jefferson

Cory Jefferson
No. 21 – Brooklyn Nets
Position Power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born December 26, 1990
Tacoma, Washington
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school Killeen (Killeen, Texas)
College Baylor (2009–2014)
NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Pro career 2014–present
Career history
2014–present Brooklyn Nets
2015 →Maine Red Claws (D-League)
Career highlights and awards

Cory Allen Jefferson (born December 26, 1990) is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Baylor University and represented the United States at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.[1]

High school career

Jefferson attended Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas. As a sophomore in 2006–07, he averaged 13.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.1 blocks per game, earning All-District 16-4A first team honors. As a senior in 2008–09, he averaged 19.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, leading Killeen to three straight 30-win seasons and four consecutive district championship.[2]

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jefferson was listed as the No. 13 power forward and the No. 51 player in the nation in 2009.[3]

College career

In his freshman season at Baylor, Jefferson played sparingly for the Bears. In 21 games, he averaged 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 4.6 minutes per game.[2]

After redshirting the 2010–11 season, he returned to the Bears for the 2011–12 season. In his sophomore season, he had 5 double-digit scoring and 12 multiple block games; his 42 blocks ranked 10th on Baylor's single-season list. In 34 games (one start), he averaged 3.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 10.5 minutes per game.[2]

In his junior season, he was named to the NIT All-Tournament team after he helped Baylor win the NIT championship. He also earned Big 12 honorable mention honors at the end of the season. In 37 games (all starts), he averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game.[2]

In his senior season, he was named to the 2014 All-Big 12 third team. He was also named the 2014 USBWA District VII Player of the Year. In 38 games (all starts), he averaged 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game.[2]

College statistics

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009–10 Baylor 21 0 4.6 .391 .000 .692 1.2 .0 .1 .2 1.3
2011–12 Baylor 34 1 10.5 .522 .000 .600 2.6 .1 .2 1.2 3.6
2012–13 Baylor 37 37 27.9 .610 .333 .704 8.0 .3 .5 1.9 13.3
2013–14 Baylor 38 38 29.0 .500 .368 .640 8.2 1.0 .4 1.3 13.7
Career 130 76 19.9 .543 .340 .660 5.6 .4 .3 1.3 8.9

Professional career

Brooklyn Nets

On June 26, 2014, Jefferson was selected with the final pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. He was later traded to the Brooklyn Nets on draft night.[4] In July 2014, he joined the Nets for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[5] On July 23, 2014, he signed with the Nets.[6] On January 1, 2015, using the flexible assignment rule, the Nets assigned Jefferson to the Maine Red Claws, the affiliate of the Boston Celtics.[7] On January 8, 2015, he was recalled by the Nets.[8]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Brooklyn 50 1 10.6 .449 .133 .574 2.9 .3 .2 .4 3.7
Career 50 1 10.6 .449 .133 .574 2.9 .3 .2 .4 3.7

Personal

Jefferson is the son of Charles Jefferson and Fancy Pace.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Hill, Jerry (August 1, 2013). "WORLD TRAVELERS: International Experience Benefits Heslip, Jefferson". Baylor.edu. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Corey Jefferson Bio". BaylorBears.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Cory Jefferson Recruiting Profile
  4. ↑ "Brooklyn Nets Acquire Draft Rights to Markel Brown, Xavier Thames and Cory Jefferson". NBA.com. June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Brooklyn Nets Announce Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson". NBA.com. July 23, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Nets assign Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson to D-League". InsideHoops.com. January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Brooklyn Nets Recall Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson From NBA D-league". NBA.com. January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.

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