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Joshua Jefferson
PF · Iowa State · 6'8" · age 22 · Developmental
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA versatile do-it-all playmaking forward
Brooklyn Nets
Drafted No. 28 · proj. 20–62
A connective forward who rebounds, passes, and defends multiple spots. A glue-guy role player if the outside shot becomes dependable.
Proj. pick #33Range 32–50Comp Royce O'Neale
Strengths
- Positional passing and feel
- Defensive versatility
- Fills the box score across the board
Top concern
No standout elite skill and shaky jumper
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.