Potential Nets 2026 NBA Draft pick Joshua Jefferson talks versatility

CHICAGO -- The Brooklyn Nets will get most of their attention this offseason from who they select with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft that will take place in June. However, Brooklyn also had two second-round picks to use in the same draft and one of the players that could be available feels confident in his versatile game translating to the next level.

"I think it'll be translatable, knowing the volume is probably going to be lower, but still being able to work in the time slot that I get given. Working in short close-outs or short rolls, so being effective in my play-making as well," Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson said to Nets Wire during the NBA Draft Combine last week. Jefferson is expected to be a second-round pick in the upcoming draft and his multi-layered skillset is the main reason why.

"Definitely [could see him thriving with a team like the Nets]. I mean, I love the organizations that's going to let their forwards kind of operate and use their skillsets," Jefferson said when asked if he could fit in a system like head coach Jordi Fernandez's that lets the bigs make decisions with the ball in their hands. "Just seeing that pass-dribble-shoot forwards are becoming more valuable is something that I always want to be a part of.

" Jefferson is coming off the best season of his collegiate career as he averaged 16. 4 points, 7. 4 rebounds, 4.