Jared Jeffries facts for kids
Jeffries during his first tenure with the Knicks
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 25, 1981 Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. |
| High school | Bloomington North (Bloomington, Indiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (2000–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Wizards | |
| Pro career | 2002–2013 |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2006 | Washington Wizards |
| 2006–2010 | New York Knicks |
| 2010–2011 | Houston Rockets |
| 2011–2012 | New York Knicks |
| 2012–2013 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,003 (4.8 ppg) |
| Assists | 798 (1.3 apg) |
| Rebounds | 2,563 (4.1 rpg) |
Jared Scott Carter Jeffries (born November 25, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. He was picked 11th overall in the 2002 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. Jared also played for the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers. He retired from playing basketball in 2013.
While in college, Jared played for the Indiana Hoosiers. During his second year, he helped his team make a surprising run to the 2002 NCAA Championship game. He was also named Big Ten Player of the Year. At 6 feet 11 inches tall, he mostly played as a forward.
After his playing career, Jeffries worked for the Denver Nuggets as the Director of Player Personnel from 2016 to 2017.
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High School Basketball Career
Before playing in college, Jared Jeffries went to Bloomington High School North. In 2000, his high school team made it to the Indiana state basketball finals. They lost to Marion High School, which had another future NBA player, Zach Randolph.
During his last two years of high school, Sean May was one of his teammates. Sean later played for the North Carolina. In 2000, Jared was honored as Indiana Mr. Basketball, a top award for high school players in Indiana.
College Basketball Journey
Jared Jeffries played college basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He played for two years before deciding to enter the NBA draft early. He was first recruited by coach Bob Knight. However, Coach Knight was fired just before Jared's first year in 2000.
Jared was a very important player during the Hoosiers' amazing "Cinderella run" in 2002. A "Cinderella run" is when a team that isn't expected to win goes very far in a tournament. The Hoosiers made it all the way to the 2002 NCAA championship game.
In a big game against the top-ranked Duke team, Jared scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. This helped Indiana win 74–73 in a big upset. In 2002, Jared also won the Silver Basketball award. This award is given to the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2002–2006)
The Washington Wizards chose Jared Jeffries as the 11th pick in the 2002 NBA draft. As a high draft pick, he received a guaranteed three-year contract. In his first year, Jared played in 20 games alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan. His rookie season ended early when he tore a ligament in his knee during practice.
However, he played in all 82 games during his second year. He became a regular starter for the team in the 2004–05 season. The Wizards decided to keep Jared on the team through the 2005–06 season.
Time with the New York Knicks (2006–2010)
The New York Knicks signed Jared Jeffries on August 8, 2006. The Washington Wizards chose not to match the Knicks' offer. Before the 2006 season began, Jared hurt his wrist. This injury caused him to miss the first 23 games of the season.
On December 16, 2006, Jared was involved in an incident during a game. He was suspended for four games because of it.
Playing for the Houston Rockets (2010–2011)
On February 18, 2010, Jared was traded to the Houston Rockets. He moved with Jordan Hill as part of a three-team trade. This trade sent Tracy McGrady to the New York Knicks. Jared later agreed to leave the Rockets on February 25, 2011.
Returning to New York (2011–2012)
On March 1, 2011, Jared Jeffries rejoined the New York Knicks. He played for them again for a short time.
With the Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
On July 16, 2012, Jared Jeffries was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade also included Dan Gadzuric and some draft picks. In return, the Knicks received Kurt Thomas and Raymond Felton.
Jared's last NBA game was on March 10, 2013. It was a close game where the Trail Blazers lost 96–98 to the New Orleans Hornets. He played for about 14 and a half minutes in that game. On April 18, 2013, the Trail Blazers announced that Jared had been released from the team.
After His Playing Career
In September 2013, Jared Jeffries officially retired from the NBA. At the same time, he took a job with the Denver Nuggets. He worked in their front office as a scout, looking for new professional players.
In April 2016, Jared was promoted to Director of Player Personnel for the Nuggets. This meant he was in charge of finding and managing players for the team.
In July 2017, Jared became the President of Echo Fox. This is an eSports organization, which focuses on professional video gaming. It was started by former NBA player Rick Fox.
On October 18, 2022, Jared was a contestant on the TV show The Price Is Right. He won a pair of fancy watches and then a Toyota Corolla car. Because he is 6 feet 11 inches tall, he couldn't comfortably drive the small car. So, he gave it to his daughter as a gift.
Television Appearances
In the summer of 2011, Jared Jeffries acted in a play called Our Town. He performed alongside his former Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Etan Thomas.
During the summer of 2013, Jared started filming a new TV show. It is a fishing television series that follows his fishing trips around the world. The show is called Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries. It first aired on December 30, 2013, on the Outdoor Channel. The show has been on for several seasons.
See also
In Spanish: Jared Jeffries para niños
