Dewayne Jefferson facts for kids
| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 10, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | West Point (West Point, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2001 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2002–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | Pınar Karşıyaka |
| 2003–2004 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 2004 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2004–2005 | Robur Basket Osimo |
| 2005–2006 | Erdemirspor |
| 2006–2007 | Makedonikos |
| 2007 | Andrea Costa Imola |
| 2007–2008 | Olympias Patras |
| 2008 | Bosna |
| 2008–2009 | Élan Chalon |
| 2010 | Étendard de Brest |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dewayne Jefferson, born on August 10, 1979, is a former professional basketball player from America. He grew up in West Point, Mississippi.
College Basketball Journey
Dewayne became well-known while playing college basketball for Mississippi Valley State University. He played there from 1999 to 2001. During his final year, he was the second-highest scorer in NCAA Division I. He averaged an amazing 23.6 points in each game!
Professional Career in Europe
After finishing college, Dewayne went on to play basketball professionally. He played for many teams in Europe. His last team was Étendard de Brest in France.
Awards and Achievements
Dewayne Jefferson earned some cool awards during his basketball career:
- He was the Turkish Basketball Super League Top Scorer in 2003. This means he scored the most points in the Turkish League that year!
- He was also the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Player of the Year in 2001. This is a big award for college players.
- In high school, he was the runner-up in the West Point High School Slam Dunk contest in 1997.
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