Cory Jefferson
No. 21 – Bakersfield Jam | |
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Position | Power forward |
League | NBA Development League |
Personal information | |
Born | Tacoma, Washington | December 26, 1990
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: 2nd round, 60th overall pick |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Playing career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
2014–2015 | Brooklyn Nets |
2015 | →Maine Red Claws (D-League) |
2015–2016 | Phoenix Suns |
2016–present | Bakersfield Jam (D-League) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Cory Allen Jefferson (born December 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League. 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 (2014–2015)
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] He later joined the Nets for the 2014 NBA Summer League,[5] and signed with the team on July 23.[6] Jefferson received his first and only start of the season on December 13 in a 114–87 win over the Charlotte Hornets. In 23 minutes of action, he recorded 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting and 5 rebounds.[7][8] On January 1, 2015, using the flexible assignment rule, the Nets assigned Jefferson to the Maine Red Claws, the affiliate of the Boston Celtics.[9] On January 8, he was recalled by the Nets.[10] On March 6, Jefferson recorded his first career double-double with season-highs of 12 points and 13 rebounds in over 15 minutes of action in a 108–100 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns.[11][12]
On June 29, 2015, Jefferson was named in the Nets' team for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[13] He managed three Summer League games for the Nets before being waived by the team on July 13.[14]
Phoenix Suns (2015–2016)
On September 16, 2015, Jefferson signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Phoenix Suns.[15] After impressing head coach Jeff Hornacek and general manager Ryan McDonough during preseason, Jefferson made the Suns' opening night roster for the 2015–16 season.[16][17] He made his debut for the Suns on November 14, recording 2 points and 2 rebounds in a 105–81 win over the Denver Nuggets.[18] On January 7, 2016, he was waived by the Suns after appearing in just six games.[19]
On January 20, 2016, Jefferson was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.[20] The next day, he returned to the Suns, signing a 10-day contract with the team.[21] After his 10-day contract expired, he was not retained by the Suns.
Bakersfield Jam (2016–present)
On February 1, 2016, Jefferson was reacquired by the Bakersfield Jam.[22] The next day, he made his debut for the Jam in a 132–111 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, recording 18 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block in 34 minutes.[23]
NBA career statistics
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 |
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2014–15 | Brooklyn | 50 | 1 | 10.6 | .449 | .133 | .574 | 2.9 | .3 | .2 | .4 | 3.7 |
2015–16 | Phoenix | 8 | 0 | 6.3 | .409 | .000 | .667 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | .1 | 2.8 |
Career | 58 | 1 | 10.0 | .453 | .125 | .554 | 2.8 | .3 | .2 | .4 | 3.5 |
Personal
Jefferson is the son of Fancy Pace and the late Charles Jefferson.[2] His mother served 21 years in the military.[24]
References
- ^ Hill, Jerry (August 1, 2013). "WORLD TRAVELERS: International Experience Benefits Heslip, Jefferson". Baylor.edu. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Corey Jefferson Bio". BaylorBears.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ "Corey Jefferson recruiting profile". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Acquire Draft Rights to Markel Brown, Xavier Thames and Cory Jefferson". NBA.com. June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Announce Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson". NBA.com. July 23, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "Johnson leads hot-shooting Nets over Hornets". NBA.com. December 13, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ Kharpertian, Devin (December 13, 2014). "Cory Jefferson, Moving Forward (HIGHLIGHTS)". TheBrooklynGame.com. Retrieved December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Nets assign Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson to D-League". InsideHoops.com. January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Recall Markel Brown and Cory Jefferson From NBA D-league". NBA.com. January 8, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
- ^ "Suns rally late in 4th, beat Nets 108-100 in overtime". NBA.com. March 6, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
- ^ Buchanan, Zach (October 13, 2015). "Phoenix Suns' Cory Jefferson fighting for his spot". AZCentral.com. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
- ^ "BROOKLYN NETS ANNOUNCE SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER AND SCHEDULE". NBA.com. June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ^ "BROOKLYN NETS REQUEST WAIVERS ON CORY JEFFERSON". NBA.com. July 13, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
- ^ "Suns Sign Burton, Casey, Jefferson, Sims, White". NBA.com. September 16, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ Coro, Paul (October 24, 2015). "Phoenix Suns keep Cory Jefferson, waive Henry Sims". AZcentral.com. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ Coro, Paul (October 24, 2015). "Cory Jefferson's effort earns Phoenix Suns roster spot". AZcentral.com. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Bledsoe leads Suns over cold-shooting Nuggets, 105-81". NBA.com. November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
- ^ "Suns Waive Cory Jefferson and Bryce Cotton". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ "JAM ACQUIRE CORY JEFFERSON". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- ^ "Suns Sign Cory Jefferson". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 21, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ^ "NBA D-League Transactions". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ "White Pours In 37 As Jam Cruise By Blue". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ Mandell, Allan (June 29, 2014). "Mom kept close watch on Cory Jefferson". KDHNews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Baylor bio
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- 1990 births
- Living people
- African-American basketball players
- Bakersfield Jam players
- Basketball players from Texas
- Basketball players from Washington (state)
- Baylor Bears basketball players
- Brooklyn Nets players
- Maine Red Claws players
- People from Killeen, Texas
- Phoenix Suns players
- Power forwards (basketball)
- San Antonio Spurs draft picks
- Sportspeople from Tacoma, Washington