Add The New York Post on Google A Nets team that already lacked size and traded away starting center Nic Claxton picked up an All-American big man late in the first round Tuesday night, drafting Iowa State’s Josh Jefferson with the No. 28 overall selection.
The 6-foot-9, 246-pound Jefferson did a little of everything to lead Iowa State to 29 wins, averaging 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists.
Joshua Jefferson #5 of the Iowa State Cyclones goes to lay the ball in against Josh Hayes #7 of the Utah Utes. ISI Photos via Getty Images At 22 years old, Jefferson is an older prospect. While that might hurt his ceiling, his versatility and acumen raise his floor.
