Davon Jefferson
Encyclopedia
Davon Jefferson is an American
professional basketball
player with BC Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia
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and went to a fifth year prep school at The Patterson School in Patterson, North Carolina
. Rivals.com
listed Jefferson as a five-star recruit, the 15th rated prospect of the entire 2006 class and as the No. 3 player out of California, behind Brook Lopez
and Ryan Coli. He is currently being given a chance by the Miami Heat in the 2010 NBA Summer League to showcase his skills and pursue his professional career in the NBA.
(USC). Jefferson was all Pac-10 honorable mention and first team all-freshman.
He went undrafted in the 2008 NBA Draft.
and hired an agent, thereby ending his college eligibility. However, Jefferson was not drafted. After being undrafted Davon signed his 1st professional contract with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
in Ligat Winner
in Israel
, by signing this contract in the Romema Arena
became Davon the "Big Man" of the team. The 2010-11 season he spent playing in Lyon, France for ASVEL. In July 2011 he signed a one-year contract with BC Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player with BC Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
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High school
Jefferson prepped at Lynwood High SchoolLynwood High School
Lynwood High School is one of the three high schools in Lynwood, California. It is a part of the Lynwood Unified School District.- History :...
and went to a fifth year prep school at The Patterson School in Patterson, North Carolina
Patterson, North Carolina
Patterson is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. Patterson is located near U.S. Route 321 north-northwest of Lenoir. Patterson has a post office with ZIP code 28661....
. Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
listed Jefferson as a five-star recruit, the 15th rated prospect of the entire 2006 class and as the No. 3 player out of California, behind Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez is a 7'0" American basketball center who plays for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Robin Lopez...
and Ryan Coli. He is currently being given a chance by the Miami Heat in the 2010 NBA Summer League to showcase his skills and pursue his professional career in the NBA.
College
He played collegiately with the University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
(USC). Jefferson was all Pac-10 honorable mention and first team all-freshman.
He went undrafted in the 2008 NBA Draft.
Pro career
Jefferson entered the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
and hired an agent, thereby ending his college eligibility. However, Jefferson was not drafted. After being undrafted Davon signed his 1st professional contract with Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa B.C.
Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club is a professional Israeli basketball club that belongs to the Maccabi Haifa association. After a 10-year absence, the team returned to the top division in 2008–09.-History:...
in Ligat Winner
Ligat Winner
Ligat HaAl , or the Israeli Basketball Super League, is the top tier of league basketball competition in Israeli basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball competition. For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Loto , lit...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, by signing this contract in the Romema Arena
Romema Arena
The Romema Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Haifa, Israel. The arena is home to Maccabi Haifa basketball club, a member of the Maccabi Haifa sports club....
became Davon the "Big Man" of the team. The 2010-11 season he spent playing in Lyon, France for ASVEL. In July 2011 he signed a one-year contract with BC Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.