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Jared Jeffries

Jeffries during his first tenure with the Knicks
Personal information
Born	(1981-11-25) November 25, 1981 (age 43) 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
Consensus second-team All-American (2002) Big Ten Player of the Year (2002) First-team All-Big Ten (2002) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2001) Gatorade National Player of the Year (2000) First-team Parade All-American (2000) McDonald's All-American (2000) Indiana Mr. Basketball (2000)
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 chosen as the 11th pick in the 2002 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. Jared also played for the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers. He stopped playing basketball professionally in 2013.

During his college years, Jared played for the Indiana Hoosiers. In 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 and was recognized as a top college player. Standing at 6 feet 11 inches tall, he mostly played as a forward.

After his playing career, Jeffries worked for the Denver Nuggets basketball team. From 2016 to 2017, he was the Director of Player Personnel for the team.

High School Basketball Achievements

Before playing in college, Jared Jeffries went to Bloomington High School North. In 2000, his high school team made it to the finals of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) basketball championship. They lost to Marion High School, which had another future NBA player, Zach Randolph. For his last two years in high school, one of his teammates was Sean May, who later played for North Carolina. In 2000, Jeffries was honored as Indiana Mr. Basketball, a special award for the best high school player in Indiana.

College Basketball Journey

Jared Jeffries played college basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He played for two years before deciding to join the NBA draft early. He was first recruited by coach Bob Knight. However, Coach Knight was no longer with the team just before Jared's first year in 2000.

Jeffries was a very important player when the Hoosiers made an unexpected and exciting run to the 2002 NCAA championship game. In a big game against the top-ranked Duke team, Jeffries scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. This helped Indiana win 74–73 in a major upset. In 2002, Jeffries received the Silver Basketball award from the Chicago Tribune. This award recognized him as the Most Valuable Player of the Big Ten.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Jared Jeffries's college basketball statistics:

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Washington Wizards (2002–2006)

The Washington Wizards picked Jared Jeffries as the 11th player in the 2002 NBA draft. Because he was a high draft pick, he received a guaranteed three-year contract with the Wizards. In his first year, Jeffries played in 20 games alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan. His rookie season ended early when he hurt his knee during practice. However, he played in all 82 games in his second year and was a regular starter in the 2004–05 season.

Time with the New York Knicks (2006–2010)

The New York Knicks signed Jeffries on August 8, 2006. This happened after the Washington Wizards decided not to match the Knicks' offer. Before the 2006 season began, Jeffries injured his wrist and missed the first 23 games.

On December 16, 2006, Jeffries was involved in a fight between the Knicks and the Nuggets. He was suspended for four games because of this.

Playing for the Houston Rockets (2010–2011)

On February 18, 2010, Jeffries 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. Jeffries 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.

Final Season with Portland (2012–2013)

On July 16, 2012, Jeffries was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade also included Dan Gadzuric, the rights to Giorgos Printezis, and two draft picks. In return, the Knicks received Kurt Thomas and Raymond Felton.

Jared Jeffries's last NBA game was on March 10, 2013. It was a close 96–98 loss 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 they had released Jeffries from the team.

Life After Playing Basketball

In September 2013, Jared Jeffries officially retired from the NBA. At the same time, he accepted a job with the Denver Nuggets as a scout, looking for new professional players.

In April 2016, Jeffries 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, Jeffries became the President of Echo Fox. This is an eSports organization, which focuses on competitive video gaming. It was started by another former NBA player, Rick Fox.

On October 18, 2022, Jeffries was a contestant on the TV show The Price Is Right. He won a pair of fancy watches and then a Toyota Corolla car. His episode aired on January 9, 2023. Because he is so tall (6'11"), 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, Jeffries acted in a play called Our Town by Thornton Wilder. He performed alongside his former Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Etan Thomas.

During the summer of 2013, Jeffries started filming a fishing television series. The show, called Modern Fishing with Jared Jeffries, shows his fishing adventures around the world. It first aired on December 30, 2013, on the Outdoor Channel and has continued for several seasons.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

See also

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