Joshua Jefferson — Player Profile
Bio
Drafted: 2026 Round 1, pick 28 (#28 overall)
Draft details and sources
Team: Minnesota Timberwolves · Draft date: June 23, 2026
- NBA Official Draft History
- Official NBA Draft Calendar
College Production
PPG
16.4
Points
RPG
7.4
Rebounds
APG
4.8
Assists
SPG
1.6
BPG
0.8
TOV
2.5
MPG
30.9
Games
35
Started
35
Shooting Splits
FG%
47.1
3P%
34.5
1.1-3.1 3P/g
FT%
70.0
4.3-6.1 FT/g
Production
Summer League
PTS
7.3
Points
REB
1.7
Rebounds
AST
1.3
Assists
| Season | Lg | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TS% | GmSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 21.2 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 7.0 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 33.3 | 12.5 | 71.4 | 45.7 | 4.9 |
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 21.2 | 12.4 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 11.9 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 33.3 | 12.5 | 71.4 | 45.7 | 4.9 |
| 2026 | LV | 3 | 21.2 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 16.1 | 0.8 | 6.1 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 33.3 | 12.5 | 71.4 | 45.7 | 4.9 |
| Zone | FGA | FGM | FG% | Freq% | Pool% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Area | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 28.6% | — |
| In The Paint (Non-RA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 19.0% | — |
| Mid-Range | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 14.3% | — |
| Left Corner 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | — |
| Right Corner 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | — |
| Above the Break 3 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 23.8% | — |
Shot Diet
Rim
29%
Mid
33%
3PT
38%
Corner 3
14%
Ast FG%
57%
| Zone | FGA | FGM | FG% | Freq% | Pool% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Area | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 28.6% | — |
| In The Paint (Non-RA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 19.0% | — |
| Mid-Range | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 14.3% | — |
| Left Corner 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | — |
| Right Corner 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | 9.5% | — |
| Above the Break 3 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | 23.8% | — |
Shot Diet
Rim
29%
Mid
33%
3PT
38%
Corner 3
14%
Ast FG%
57%
Recent Games
Game Log →
| Date | Venue | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | GmSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Las Vegas | HOU | 19.4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 |
| 2026-07-14 | Las Vegas | SAC | 18.1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| 2026-07-11 | Las Vegas | ATL | 26.2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3.2 |
Film Study
Film Study —
Open Film Room →The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife? Joshua Jefferson | 2025-26 Iowa State Season Highlights
Highlights
2026 Draft Combine Statistics
Percentile rankings vs current draft class
6
Percentile
Composite Combine Score
Weighted blend of three combine categories: Anthropometrics (40%), Athletic Testing (40%), and Shooting (20%). Each category is a normalized z-score across the selected comparison group. Players missing a category have their weights redistributed across the remaining categories.
Poor
vs. 2026 Draft Class
Anthro
63
Athletic
4
Shooting
22
Blends measurements, athleticism & shooting
Rank
#73
of 77
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