Jefferson, Amile

Duke

6'9"

210

C

SR.

Jefferson averaged 10.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocked shots per game as a fifth year Senior in 2016-17.  He posted the second-best field goal percentage in Duke history at 62% FG. ...In his Duke career, he never attempted a three-point shot. He made just 57.5% of his free throws. …Jefferson had slightly more assists than turnovers. Defensively, the Blue Devils were much better with Jefferson on the floor. His DEFRTG was 4.1 points (per 100 possessions) better than the Duke team DEFRTG. ...Jefferson is a well-seasoned player that played in 12 NCAA Tournament games, helping Duke win the NCAA championship in 2015. Jefferson is also the only player in Duke history to be named to the All-ACC Academic Team four times.  Jefferson played in the 2012 McDonald's All-American Game. Jefferson's dad played basketball at Delaware State from 1992-94. ...We do not expect Jefferson to be drafted. He is already 24 years-old.

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