WILL JEFFRESS NEWS

Out for season Jeffress (knee) has undergone a knee procedure that will keep him out for the remainder of LA Tech's season.

Impact Jeffress sustained a season-ending knee injury during last week's game against UMass that required surgery. The 6-foot-7 senior transfer from Pitt averaged 11 points, eight rebounds and 2.5 assists across his first two full starts with the Bulldogs and will likely seek a medical redshirt in order to return to action next season.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting for LA Tech Jeffress (knee) isn't starting for Louisiana Tech ahead of its clash with Southern Illinois, Bleed Tech Blue reports.

Impact Jeffress is apparently still dealing with the knee ailment that sent him to the locker room against UMass on Wednesday. It's unclear if the guard will be available in any capacity Monday night, but seeing as he's started each of the Bulldogs' first three games, the fact that he's not starting Monday seems to be a strong indicator that Jeffress will remain out.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Wednesday Jeffress headed to the locker room in Wednesday's game against UMass due to an apparent right leg injury, Michael Bergman of A10Talk.com reports.

Impact The extent of the injury is unclear, but the fact that he wasn't putting any weight on it while leaving the hardwood assisted by two trainers can't be a good sign. Further details should be revealed in the future, though for now, he's unlikely to return to the game.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt forward William Jeffress enters NCAA transfer portal A source confirmed to the Post-Gazette Friday afternoon that redshirt junior forward William Jeffress plans to enter the transfer portal for...

MARCH 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Easing back in 2023-24 Jeffress recorded one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in eight minutes during Friday's 76-51 win over Oregon State.

Impact Jeffress logged regular starts during his sophomore season at Pittsburgh, but he was forced to miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a toe injury. He's appeared in every game so far this season off the bench, but Friday was a season low in both minutes played and scoring. He'll be tough to rely on heading into Tuesday's matchup against Missouri.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for season Pittsburgh's head coach Jeff Capel said Jeffress will "probably miss the year," Corey Crisan of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Jeffress must undergo foot surgery. Specifically, the surgical procedure will be on one of his toes. Fantasy managers should expect him to try redshirting Pittsburgh's 2022-23 season. Because whether or not Jeffress will be out for it, surgery indicates his return date is 2023.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Jeffress (foot) is out Wednesday versus Michigan, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jeffress will have sat out the Panthers' first three games of their 2022-23 season. He will try being available before they play Alabama State on Sunday, but fantasy managers should consider him out indefinitely until further notice.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Monday Jeffress (foot) will not play in Monday's season-opener against Tennessee-Martin, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Jeffress did not participate in Wednesday's exhibition against Edinboro while nursing the foot injury. The junior guard started in 16 games for the Panthers last season, averaging 3.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game. His next chance to return is next Friday against West Virginia, though it is unclear how long Jeffress will be out.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for exhibition Jeffress (foot) won't play in Wednesday's exhibition game against Edinboro, Corey Crisan of The Toledo Blade reports.

Impact Jeffress is still wearing a walking boot on his left foot, so it's unclear if he'll be ready to roll for the Panthers' season opener against Tennessee-Martin on Nov. 7. If he's forced to miss the start of the 2022-23 campaign, Nate Santos could see an expanded role in Jeffress' absence.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering from foot injury Jeffress was seen wearing a boot on his left foot and had to move around on a scooter during the Panthers' practice Friday, Christopher Carton of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report...

Impact Jeffress underwent surgery Sept. 13 for an unspecified foot injury, though coach Jeff Capel said in mid-October that he still expected the junior to be available for tea team's season opener against Tennessee-Martin on Nov. 7. However, it appears that the 6-foot-7 guard's initial six-week recovery timeline could extend into the regular season. Jeffress averaged 3.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game over 31 contests last season, and he should slot into a reserve role when healthy in the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On track to be ready for opener Coach Jeff Capel said that he expects Jeffress (foot) to be available for the season-opener on Nov. 7 against Tennessee-Martin, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jeffress underwent surgery on his left foot on Sept. 13 and was given a six-week recovery period. There's a solid chance he can go for the exhibition matchup against Clarion on Oct. 22 as well. Jeffress started 16 games last season and should be a solid part of the rotation in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seemingly healthy scratch Jeffress (undisclosed) did not take the court in Saturday's 76-71 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Jeffress started the first 16 games of the season for Pittsburgh, but shot a dismal 20.5 percent from distance over that span. He proceeded to come off the bench in the following six games, where he was just 1-for-8 from the field and failed to attempt a single three-point basket. After three consecutive games with single-digit minutes, coach Jeff Capel held him out entirely. With no reported injuries, it seems Jeffress has simply fallen out of the rotation and will have to earn his way back. Considering there's not much more than a month left in the season, it's safe to say the second-year wing is firmly off the fantasy radar.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves out of starting five Jeffress will move back to the bench Saturday against Louisville, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact This is Jeffress' first time coming off the bench this season after making 16 starts to begin the year. Jeffress averages 5.0 points on 30 percent shooting to go with 4.4 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Pitt's 2020-21 season, player by player In the 10 days that have followed its first-round ACC tournament loss, Pitt’s 2020-21 season has been dissected in a slew of ways. With a 10...

MARCH 18, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back in starting lineup Jeffress will start Tuesday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Jeffress has just one previous start under his belt but will make it a second Tuesday for a Panthers team lacking a ton of depth following numerous departures.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

From oldest to youngest, Terrell Brown, William Jeffress have chance to step up for Pitt During the final two games of the regular season – plus, whatever magic can get conjured up in the ACC Tournament – Pitt will be relying on...

MARCH 1, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pitt's freshmen have had an understated role this season. What does that mean for the Panthers? Heading into the 2020-21 season, Pitt’s men’s basketball team was something of a mystery. Picked to finish 13th in the 15-team ACC in the le...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt mailbag: What's with the letdown losses after big wins? Each week through the end of the 2020-21 season, Craig Meyer, the Post-Gazette’s Pitt basketball writer, will answer reader questions about...

JANUARY 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heading back to bench Jeffress is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Jeffress will head back to the bench with the surprise return of Justin Champagnie (knee). The 6-7 freshman has averaged 2.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game this season and will continue to be one of the first players off the bench after making a spot start in the loss to Syracuse on Jan. 6.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Jeffress will start Wednesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Jeffress will be making his first career start. Pittsburgh has three players out with COVID-19 issues, so that's why the freshman will be getting a chance to show what he can do against the Orange. Jeffress is averaging 2.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt freshman William Jeffress makes impact, learns a valuable lesson in college debut Jeff Capel was critical of the lackluster start by Pitt in its season-opening 80-70 loss to St. Francis (Pa.), saying he was surprised by th...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM