Joshua Jefferson’s Historic Draft Rise | Cedar Rapids News

Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State’s breakout forward, is headed to the NBA—selected 28th by the Timberwolves and reportedly set to be traded to the Nets. He’s the 42nd Cyclone ever drafted and the 11th in the first round, making history with triple-doubles, elite stats (16.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 4.8 APG), and a 40-game double-digit scoring streak. A finalist for the Naismith Trophy and All-American by six outlets, he’s also the first player under coach T.J. Otzelberger to be drafted, signaling a new era for the program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a6d7335fc5468e6