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Damien Jefferson - Men's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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Damien Jefferson

Position

G/F

Height

6-5

Weight

190 lbs.

Class

Fr.

Hometown

East Chicago, Ind.

Previous School

East Chicago Central HS

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated in 2016 from East Chicago Central High School … Played under head coach Pete Trgovich … Rated a top-150 player in his class nationally by Rivals.com … As a senior, led his team to a sectional championship … Finsihed with 31 points and 10 rebounds in sectional championship … As a junior averaged a double-double with 23.4 ppg and 9.9 rpg … finished his junior year with a 21-5 record and an appearance in the Indiana State Finals.

PERSONAL
Second oldest in family … Father Everette Jefferson played for UNM in 1979-80, averaging team-bests of 5.72 assists and 1.94 steals per game … Lists favorite athlete as Kevin Durant , Pizza as his favorite food and “He Got Game” as his favorite movie … Enjoys playing NBA 2K … Plans to major in business.