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Dewayne Jefferson
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979 (age 46)
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
College
  • East Mississippi CC (1997–1999)
  • Mississippi Valley State (1999–2001)
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
  • Turkish League Top Scorer (2003)
  • SWAC Player of the Year (2001)

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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