Damien Jefferson
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 202
College: Creighton
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/3/1997
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Fairly good rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Late bloomer
Summary:
Damien Jefferson is an athletic, energetic swingman that is having a solid senior season at Creighton. He is playing on one of the best teams in college basketball. Sometimes though, he may not always be assertive enough on offense, and he doesn’t always take enough jumpers in games. Right now, he projects to be a borderline second round prospect for the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Basketball News’ Article on the 2021 TBPC Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
1/20/21 Creighton vs. Providence
1/27/21 Creighton vs. Seton Hall
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