Joshua Jefferson

Created on 2/27/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 240
College: Iowa State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 11/21/2003

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 25
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 28 by the Minnesota Timberwolves
(Rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets)

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Decent defender that can get steals
Above average athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Needs to improve his face-up game
Not an elite ball handler
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players

Summary:

Joshua Jefferson is an agile, energetic combo forward that played college basketball for Iowa State. He had a very productive senior season. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/25/24 Iowa State-Auburn Game via College Basketball

Games Scouted:
1/13/26 Iowa State vs. Kansas

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