Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Jared Jeffries, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jared Scott Carter Jeffries
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 25, 1981 (currently 42 years old)
  • Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 1, 9, and 20
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Bloomington High School North in Bloomington, Indiana
  • College: Indiana University (2000–2002)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (11th overall pick) in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Wizards (2002–2006)
    • New York Knicks (2006–2010, 2011–2012)
    • Houston Rockets (2010–2011)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Has two children
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jared Jeffries’ player archetype was that of a defense-first, connective combo forward: a long, mobile 6-foot-11 piece who could switch across frontcourt matchups, help around the rim, draw charges, rebound his area, and keep an offense moving without needing touches. Offensively, he was more of a complementary facilitator than a featured scorer, doing his best work as a cutter, transition finisher, extra passer, and occasional face-up attacker rather than a go-to shot creator. His physical traits — notable length, agility for his size, and enough mobility to defend in space — shaped a play style built on versatility, effort, and intelligence, with his value coming more from defensive coverage, hustle plays, and team structure than from raw scoring production. (Indiana University Athletics)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Jared Jeffries include Hilton Armstrong, Kevon Looney and Willie Cauley-Stein.

Sources:
Indiana University Athletics — Jared Jeffries – Men’s Basketball
ESPN — Opening Tip: Jared Jeffries’ effectiveness
The Draft Review — Jared Jeffries
Basketball-Reference — Jared Jeffries Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more