Since Joshua Jefferson arrived at Iowa State, he has elevated himself, his teammates and his draft profile by major leaps over his two seasons as a Cyclone.
From a three-star recruit who started his collegiate career at Saint Mary’s to an under-the-radar transfer headed to Iowa State, there’s no more overlooking Jefferson. He concluded his time with the Cyclones as a consensus All-American and two-time All-Big 12 selection with a knack for doing nearly everything on the court.
He hails from a family of gifted athletes. His father, Ben, and two brothers, Cameron and Noah, all played Division I college football. Cameron Jefferson was even on the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50-winning roster in 2016.
Now, the only question left for Jefferson is where will he land in the 2026 NBA Draft? A mainstay on mock drafts after a stellar final college season, will he go in the first or second round? Which team will he begin his NBA journey with?
The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The event will kick off with the first round on June 23 and will wrap up with the second round on June 24. Jefferson is looking to be the first Iowa State product to be picked in the NBA Draft since Tyrese Haliburton went 12th overall in 2020.
Here’s a look at what Jefferson may bring to his future home in the NBA:
Joshua Jefferson NBA Draft profile
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Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5.
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