Cory Jefferson facts for kids
Jefferson with Olimpia Milano in 2017
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 26, 1990 Tacoma, Washington, US |
| High school | Killeen (Killeen, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Baylor (2009–2014) |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 2014–2020 |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2015 | →Maine Red Claws |
| 2015–2016 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2016 | Bakersfield Jam |
| 2016–2017 | Austin Spurs |
| 2017 | Alaska Aces |
| 2017–2018 | Olimpia Milano |
| 2018 | Texas Legends |
| 2018–2019 | Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2019 | Guangzhou Long-Lions |
| 2019 | Gran Canaria |
| 2020 | Atléticos de San Germán |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Cory Allen Jefferson (born December 26, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Baylor University. Cory also represented the United States in a big international sports event called the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.
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Cory Jefferson's Early Life and Basketball Journey
High School Days: A Rising Star
Cory Jefferson grew up in Killeen, Texas, and went to Killeen High School. When he was a sophomore (around 10th grade) in 2006–07, he was already a standout player. He averaged 13.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.1 blocks per game. These amazing stats earned him a spot on the All-District 16-4A first team.
By his senior year in 2008–09, Cory was averaging 19.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He helped lead his high school team to three straight seasons with over 30 wins. They also won four district championships in a row! Experts like Rivals.com saw his talent, ranking him as the 13th best power forward and 51st best player in the entire nation for 2009.
College Years: Growing as a Player
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Cory started his college basketball journey at Baylor University with the Bears. In his first year (freshman season), he played a little, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
After taking a year off from playing (called "redshirting") in 2010–11, Cory came back strong for his sophomore season in 2011–12. He scored 10 or more points in five games and had 12 games where he blocked multiple shots. His 42 blocks that season were among the top 10 in Baylor's history. He averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.
In his junior year, Cory became a key player. He helped Baylor win the NIT championship and was even named to the NIT All-Tournament team. He also received an honorable mention for the Big 12 conference. He started all 37 games, averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.
For his senior season, Cory continued to shine. He was named to the 2014 All-Big 12 third team. He was also recognized as the 2014 USBWA District VII Player of the Year. In 38 games, all of which he started, he averaged 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Playing Pro: Cory Jefferson's NBA and International Career
Cory Jefferson's professional basketball career began in 2014.
Starting Strong: Brooklyn Nets
On June 26, 2014, Cory was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA draft. He was the very last pick! But on the same night, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He joined the Nets for the 2014 NBA Summer League and officially signed with them in July.
Cory got his first chance to start a game on December 13, 2014. He scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in a big win against the Charlotte Hornets. In January 2015, the Nets sent him to the Maine Red Claws, their minor league team, for a short time. He was called back to the Nets soon after. On March 6, Cory had his best game of the season, scoring 12 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. This was his first "double-double" (scoring double digits in two different stats) in the NBA.
The Nets later waived Cory in July 2015.
New Teams: Phoenix Suns and D-League
On September 16, 2015, Cory signed with the Phoenix Suns. He impressed the coaches during preseason and made the team for the 2015–16 season. He played his first game for the Suns on November 14, scoring 2 points and getting 2 rebounds. However, he was waived by the Suns in January 2016 after playing in only six games.
Cory then joined the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). He briefly returned to the Suns on a 10-day contract but was not kept on the team. On February 1, 2016, he went back to the Bakersfield Jam. In his first game back, he had a great performance with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Playing Around the World: From Philippines to Italy
In July 2016, Cory played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Summer League. He signed with them but was waived before the regular season started. He then joined the Austin Spurs in the NBA Development League in November 2016. His strong play earned him a spot in the 2017 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
In March 2017, Cory moved to the Philippines to play for the Alaska Aces. Later that year, on July 16, 2017, he signed with Olimpia Milano, a team in Italy that also plays in the top European league, the EuroLeague. He played with them until February 2018.
More Pro Teams: A Global Journey Continues
After leaving Italy, Cory returned to the G-League, joining the Texas Legends in February 2018. He then signed with Darüşşafaka, a Turkish team in the EuroLeague, in July 2018. However, he did not pass a physical test and parted ways with them in August.
In October 2018, Cory briefly signed with the Philadelphia 76ers but was waived quickly. He then joined the Delaware Blue Coats in the G-League. In January 2019, he signed with the Guangzhou Long-Lions in China. He had a good debut, scoring 17 points, but left the team in February.
On February 22, 2019, Cory signed with Herbalife Gran Canaria in Spain. He played six games with them before leaving in April 2019. His last known professional team was Atléticos de San Germán in Puerto Rico, which he joined in February 2020. In May 2021, Cory tried out for the Big3 basketball league.
Off the Court: Cory's Personal Life
Cory Jefferson is the son of Fancy Pace and the late Charles Jefferson. His mother served in the military for 21 years, which is a big commitment!
See also
In Spanish: Cory Jefferson para niños
