Full Name: Jefferson de Souza Sobral Position: Guard Height: 6-8 (2.03 m) Weight: 187 (85 kg) Team: Ribeirao Preto (Brazil) Birthdate: April 4, 1980 Statistics

HIGHLIGHTS
Originally an early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration.
Now eligible to be drafted as a player playing outside the United States in the calendar year of his 22nd birthday.
An athletic, well-coordinated player who has improved but still needs more experience.
A member of Brazil’s 2000 World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team.

In his first season with Ribeirao Preto, averaged 8.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in about 18 minutes per game.
Helped his team to a 17-9 record and fourth place in the 17-team league.

In 2000-01 while playing for Vasco da Gama in Brazil, averaged about 14 minutes, posting 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

In 1999-2000 while playing for Baruri Vasco in Brazil, averaged 21.6 minutes, scoring 8.5 points per game.

According to scouting reports, he is an improving three-point shooter and plays with intensity, but needs to work on his ballhandling skills.
Reported to be an excellent athlete with superior leaping ability.

STATISTICS
SEASON	G	GS	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	STL	BL	PTS	AVG
1999-00	26		44	114	.386	49	78	.628	75	26		5	221	8.5
2000-01	24		43	77	.558	31	48	.646	40	40	14	8	153	6.4
2001-02	26		50	100	.500	42	55	.764	81	34	26	13	229	8.8
TOTALS	76		137	291	.471	122	181	.674	196	100		26	603	7.9
Three-point field goals: 1999-00, 28-for-70 (.400); 2000-01, 12-for-33 (.364); 2001-02, 29-for-81 (.355). Totals: 69-for-184 (.375).