DaQuan Jeffries
DaQuan Jeffries had a notable journey in college basketball, going through multiple institutions before declaring for the NBA Draft. 2015–2016: He began his career at Oral Roberts University (ORU), where he showed himself to be a versatile and athletic player, even leading the team in rebounds in some games and winning dunk contests. 2016–2017: He played at Western Texas College (JUCO). 2017–2019: He transferred to the University of Tulsa (Tulsa Golden Hurricane), where he played for two seasons. In his senior year (2018–2019), he had his best performance, averaging 13.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. He was named to the Third Team of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Highlight: After ending his career at Tulsa, Jeffries won the prestigious State Farm College Slam Dunk Contest, a dunk competition held during the NCAA Final Four, solidifying his reputation as an extremely athletic player. Professional NBA Career (Trajectory) Despite not being selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, Jeffries built a resilient career, navigating between the NBA and the G League. Start (2019–2021): After declining a “two-way” contract, he signed with the Orlando Magic and then with the Sacramento Kings. He spent most of his time with the G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, where he excelled. Stints in the NBA: Over the years, Jeffries had stints with several NBA teams, including: Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks. G League: His consistency and performance in the G League, where he had periods with teams like the College Park Skyhawks and Westchester Knicks, were crucial to keeping him on the main league’s radar. Charlotte Hornets (2024–2025): Jeffries had a significant stint with the Hornets, where he played 47 games, starting 20 in the 2024-2025 season. He averaged 6.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in about 22.8 minutes per game. Free Agent: In September 2025, he was waived by the Hornets (his contract was not guaranteed). In October 2025, he agreed to sign a contract with the Sacramento Kings, with the expectation of playing for their affiliate Stockton Kings in the G League. Personal Life Summary DaQuan Jeffries is known for being a dedicated athlete from Edmond, Oklahoma. He is married to Chantel Christie. Although there are not many public details about his personal life, his basketball journey is marked by perseverance, having to fight for every roster spot and every minute on the court. In college, he had plans to major in zoology or botany.
