2008-09 Vandals - University of Idaho Athletics

meet the vandals
Marvin Jefferson #53
QUOTING COACH VERLIN: “Marvin has the size, strength and athleticism to
be one of the team leaders in blocked shots and rebounding. He gives us a
great post presence and he has all the tools to be an exceptional player. Once
he feels comfortable in our system and adjusts to the speed of the game he will
become a very good low post player in this league.”
Junior • Center
6-10 • 235 • JC
Merced, Calif
Modesto JC
Why did you choose the
University of Idaho?
“I chose Idaho because it
seemed like the best overall
fit for me. I like the college
atmosphere, the friendly
people, and positive attitude
the coaches and players have.
What do you like about coach
Verlin and his staff?
“The thing I like the most
about this coaching staff is
the passion they have and
how they push us to get better
every day.”
AT MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE: One of the highest-rated post players in
the California junior college system... played two seasons at Modesto (Calif.)
Junior College where he was named first team all-Big Eight Conference... led
the conference at 18.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks per game as a
sophomore... totaled a team-high 554 points, 311 rebounds and 136 blocks in
30 games.
AT GOLDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL: A 2005 graduate of Golden Valley
High School at Merced, Calif. ... averaged 16 points, nine rebounds, and 3.5
blocks per game... selected as the Central California Conference Most Valuable
Player... earned the Pepsi
Tournament MVP honor.
PERSONAL: Full name is
Marvin Hilton Jefferson...
born Jan. 7, 1986 at
Gardena, Calif. ... son
on Marvin Jefferson and
Daphne Crowell... has five
sisters, Rosa, Stephanie,
Thereassa, Lakisha and
Alyssa, and three brothers,
Anthony, Jason, and
Micheal... also recruited
by Kentucky, Washington
State, Bradley, Fresno
State, Nebraska, San
Diego State, Tulane and
UC Santa Barbara.
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2008-09 Idaho Vandal Basketball