00:00Welcome to News Plus Globe. Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson has been selected 28th overall
00:06in the 2026 NBA draft by the Brooklyn Nets. The 6'9 All-American averaged 16.4 points,
00:137.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game in his senior season. Jefferson is an elite playmaker
00:19for his size with the vision of a point guard. He also improved his three-point shooting to 34.5
00:24%
00:24as a senior. He becomes the first Iowa State player drafted since Tyrese Halliburton in 2020.
00:30The Nets acquired him in a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Coach T.J. Otzelberger says he can
00:35essentially play as a point guard at 6'9. Jefferson is expected to compete for a rotation spot
00:40immediately. Stay with News Plus Globe for more NBA draft and basketball news. Subscribe now!
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