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University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Basketball Welcomes Guard Kordelius Jefferson
11/10/2022 6:21:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Arlington Martin High School guard signs National Letter of Intent on Wednesday
HOUSTON – Arlington Martin High School guard Kordelius Jefferson joined the University of Houston Men's Basketball program after signing a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday.
He will compete as freshman beginning in 2023-24 and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
"Kordel has a great feel for competition and can sit down in a stance and really guard. He is an extremely good athlete and fits the way we play," Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "He is probably more of a combo guard than a true point guard. Kordel is a tough kid, and that was the thing that drew us to him."
ABOUT KORDELIUS JEFFERSON
Measuring 6-foot-3 and weighing 180 pounds, Jefferson joined the Cougars out of Arlington's James Martin High School, where he was listed as a Top 100 player nationally and the No. 7 recruit in Texas by 247Sports.
Known for his hard-nosed play on both ends of the floor, Jefferson averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game as a junior in leading Martin HS to the 6A Region I semifinals.
"As a player, KJ has so much untapped talent. He is one of the best passers I have ever coached. He can get in the paint and find open people, and he draws so much attention with penetration. KJ is the best shot blocking guard I have ever seen. He is almost as good a defender in paint as he is on the outside," Martin HS Head Coach John Osborn said "He is a well-spoken young man, whose teammates follow him. He has an electric personality. Everybody just wants to be around him. You would never know the kind of attention he is receiving by being around him. His head has always been so level, and he is the kind of player you want to represent your program. He is a great fit to what Houston does."
Jefferson chose Houston over Tennessee, Texas Tech and Texas A&M.
He became the first Dallas-area recruit to sign with the Cougars since Preseason All-American guard Marcus Sasser out of Red Oak High School
UP NEXT
• Following Monday's season opener, the Cougars meet Saint Joseph's in the Veterans Classic in Annapolis, Md., on Friday.
• That game tips off at 5 p.m. (CDT), Friday, inside Alumni Hall and will air on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan, Steve Lappas and Gary Parrish calling the action.
• From there, Houston returns home to meet Oral Roberts at 7 p.m., Nov. 14, inside the Fertitta Center during the Cougar Classic.
• The Cougars close out their time in that event at 7 p.m., Nov. 16, against Texas Southern inside the Fertitta Center.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
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Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
He will compete as freshman beginning in 2023-24 and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
"Kordel has a great feel for competition and can sit down in a stance and really guard. He is an extremely good athlete and fits the way we play," Head Coach Kelvin Sampson said. "He is probably more of a combo guard than a true point guard. Kordel is a tough kid, and that was the thing that drew us to him."
ABOUT KORDELIUS JEFFERSONMeasuring 6-foot-3 and weighing 180 pounds, Jefferson joined the Cougars out of Arlington's James Martin High School, where he was listed as a Top 100 player nationally and the No. 7 recruit in Texas by 247Sports.
Known for his hard-nosed play on both ends of the floor, Jefferson averaged 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game as a junior in leading Martin HS to the 6A Region I semifinals.
"As a player, KJ has so much untapped talent. He is one of the best passers I have ever coached. He can get in the paint and find open people, and he draws so much attention with penetration. KJ is the best shot blocking guard I have ever seen. He is almost as good a defender in paint as he is on the outside," Martin HS Head Coach John Osborn said "He is a well-spoken young man, whose teammates follow him. He has an electric personality. Everybody just wants to be around him. You would never know the kind of attention he is receiving by being around him. His head has always been so level, and he is the kind of player you want to represent your program. He is a great fit to what Houston does."
Jefferson chose Houston over Tennessee, Texas Tech and Texas A&M.
He became the first Dallas-area recruit to sign with the Cougars since Preseason All-American guard Marcus Sasser out of Red Oak High School
UP NEXT
• Following Monday's season opener, the Cougars meet Saint Joseph's in the Veterans Classic in Annapolis, Md., on Friday.
• That game tips off at 5 p.m. (CDT), Friday, inside Alumni Hall and will air on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan, Steve Lappas and Gary Parrish calling the action.
• From there, Houston returns home to meet Oral Roberts at 7 p.m., Nov. 14, inside the Fertitta Center during the Cougar Classic.
• The Cougars close out their time in that event at 7 p.m., Nov. 16, against Texas Southern inside the Fertitta Center.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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