Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Jeff Ayres, a former NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jeffrey Curtis Ayres (formerly Jeff Pendergraph, changed his name after marriage)
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on April 29, 1987
  • Hometown: Ontario, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 34, 7, 9, 11, and 15
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California
  • College: Arizona State University (Arizona State Sun Devils) (2005–2009)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 2nd round (31st overall pick) in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings
  • Teams Played For:
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2009–2011)
    • Indiana Pacers (2011–2013)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2013–2015)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2015)
    • Played internationally in Japan, China, and the Philippines
  • Championship Rings: 1 (with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014)
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jeff Ayres’ player archetype was that of an energy big and blue-collar frontcourt finisher, a sturdy 6-foot-9, roughly 250-pound power forward-center who brought physicality, rebounding, screen-setting, and efficient inside scoring more than floor-spacing or self-created offense. Defensively, he fit as a hardworking interior helper who used strength and effort to battle bigger bodies, finish possessions on the glass, and hold his position around the paint rather than operate as a high-end rim protector in space. Offensively, his role was uncomplicated but useful: run the floor, set hard picks, dive to the basket, finish around the rim, clean up misses, and keep the ball moving without demanding touches. His overall play style was rugged, team-oriented, and low-maintenance, making him the type of dependable rotation big who could absorb physical minutes and support lineups with hustle, toughness, and efficient complementary play. (Basketball Reference)

Notes:

  • Similar players to Jeff Ayres include Enes Kanter (Enes Freedom).

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Jeff Ayres Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Jeff Ayres | Forward-Center | San Antonio Spurs
Sports Reference CBB — Jeff Ayres College Stats
NBA G League — Jeff Ayres