Jefferson isn't likely to be an immediate starter -- those frontcourt roles are likely to be filled by Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee -- but he will be in the running for first big off the bench along with Alex Murphy, Josh Hairston and Marshall Plumlee.
Regardless, the McDonald's All-American gives the Blue Devils immediate depth. His length, feel for the game and craftiness along the baseline, especially going to the short corner, make him special. The majority of his points come in the paint -- where he uses his reach, body control and soft touch -- or at the foul line, and you will very rarely see him shoot it beyond midrange. Jefferson is also a very active rebounder on both ends and he’s not afraid to track them down out of his area.
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