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Out for season Jefferson (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 season, Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine reports.

Impact Jefferson underwent knee surgery in early January, and the procedure will force him to miss the rest of the season. Jefferson ends the campaign having appeared in three games, logging 12 total minutes.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Wednesday Jefferson (knee) underwent surgery on his left knee Wednesday, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jefferson, who has not played since Nov. 26 due to a knee injury, had surgery to repair said injury. No timetable for return was provided, but there is a good chance that his season ends here. He has appeared in three games this season and scored four points and grabbed two rebounds in 12 total minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Knee still recovering Jefferson (knee) is still recovering from swelling, according to Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact For approximately half of November, a knee injury affected Jefferson's availability. Despite logging one minute Nov. 26 against Notre Dame, he re-aggravated the problem. It indicates why Jefferson did not play any of Houston's non-late-December games. Once the ongoing swelling subsides, UH's medical staff will decide whether or not to scope inside his knee.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Jefferson (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Jefferson has been limited to just three appearances and 12 total minutes this season. His next chance to play will come against Middle Tennessee State on Monday, Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another game Saturday Jefferson (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 99-57 win over New Orleans.

Impact Jefferson missed his third straight showing and eighth game of the year as the Cougars destroyed New Orleans. The sophomore guard will now luckily have a full week to work back from his injury, as Houston doesn't play again until next Saturday versus Arkansas.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. Jackson State Jefferson (undisclosed) won't play against Jackson State on Wednesday, per GoCougs.com.

Impact Jefferson isn't warming up and will miss his second straight game and seventh overall this season. The reserve guard plays sparingly regardless, so this shouldn't impact the Cougars much against Jackson State.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Declared out Saturday Jefferson is not available for Saturday's game against Florida State, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Duarte did not clarify the injury that is sidelining Jefferson. The sophomore guard has appeared in just three games this season, totaling 12 minutes on the floor combined. His next chance to suit up will be Dec. 10 versus Jackson State.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one minute in return Jefferson (knee) ended with no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 66-56 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Jefferson was able to return to the hardwood in this win over the Fighting Irish, but he didn't play enough to make a fantasy impact. He's likely to continue seeing minutes as long as he stays healthy, but he shouldn't see enough minutes to be a reliable fantasy contributor.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Jefferon (knee) didn't play in Tuesday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Johnson has been limited to just two appearances this season. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to the hardwood.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Monday Jefferson (knee) didn't play in Monday's 78-74 overtime win over Syracuse.

Impact Jefferson has missed Houston's last three games, and he's logged a grand total of 11 minutes off the bench so far. Jefferson's next chance to play will come against Tennessee on Tuesday, though given his recent trend of absences, he could very well sit out that game as well.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Thursday Jefferson (knee) will be unavailable for Thursday's game against Rider, Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jefferson will remain sidelined with a knee injury as the Cougars face off against the Broncs. The 6-foot-3 sophomore appeared in 16 games last season, averaging 3.6 minutes per game. Jefferson's return timetable remains uncertain at this time.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out because of knee injury Jefferson (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Auburn at Birmingham, according to Chris Baldwin of PaperCity Magazine.

Impact Jefferson either aggravated his previous knee problem or suffered a new injury. The first half of November saw him play two of three games, but none with more than six minutes from him, so Houston should not have too much of a problem filling his minutes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Oakland Jefferson (knee) is available for Houston's clash with Oakland, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Jefferson missed the Cougars' second game against Towson, but after an MRI on his knee came back positive, he'll be available for game three against Oakland. Jefferson played just six minutes in the opener.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes MRI, won't need surgery Jefferson (knee) underwent an MRI and won't need surgery, per Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle.

Impact Jefferson avoids the worst, as the sophomore guard won't need surgery on his banged-up knee that held him out of Houston's tilt with Towson on Nov. 8. There's no telling when he might return, but considering he won't need an operation it should be sooner rather than later.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE