Meg Jefferson is a versatile forward/center who brings a physical, team-first approach and a high level of competitiveness on both ends of the floor. She is a strong rebounder who consistently creates extra possessions and thrives doing the work that helps teams win. Offensively, Meg is a three-level scorer who can impact the game in a variety of ways. She is effective finishing around the rim through contact, has a reliable mid-range game, and can stretch the floor with perimeter shooting when needed. She is comfortable playing with her back to the basket, attacking from the high post, and facing up against opposing forwards and centers. Meg runs the floor hard in transition, sets strong screens, and creates scoring opportunities both for herself and her teammates through her basketball IQ and unselfish play. Defensively, she uses her strength, positioning, and basketball IQ to guard multiple frontcourt positions, protect the paint, and secure defensive rebounds. Her physicality and communication allow her to anchor defensive schemes while maintaining a high level of effort and discipline. Meg prides herself on her work ethic, coachability, and willingness to embrace any role required for team success. She plays with a high motor, competes every possession, and brings positive energy and professionalism to every team environment. Her strengths include rebounding, three-level scoring, interior defense, floor spacing, screening, finishing inside, and making winning plays that contribute to team success. She is a dependable teammate and leader who consistently looks to elevate those around her while competing at a high level
2019: Penrith Panthers (WARATAH, starting five): 13 games: 13.9ppg, 7.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 40.4%, 3PT: 26.3%, FT: 72.7%
2019-2020: The University of Virginia (NCAA): 15 games: 1.1ppg, 1.2rpg
2020-2021: The University of Virginia (NCAA, starting five): 3 games: 12.7ppg, 5.3rpg; in Dec.'20 the team canceled the rest of season due to covid-19 concerns
2021-2022: The University of Virginia (NCAA): 13 games: 1.5ppg, 1.2rpg
2022-2023: University of Hawaii (NCAA): 5 games: 0.4ppg
2023: Penrith Panthers (Australia-NBL One): 20 games: 17.8ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.5spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 47.0%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT:75.6%
2024: Penrith Panthers (NBL One)
2024: Hills Hornets (NBL One, starting five): 20 games: 12.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 19.4%, FT:80.4%
2024-2025: Canberra Capitals (WNBL): 8 games: 1.1ppg
2025: Newcastle Falcons (NBL One East, starting five): 22 games: 16.0ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.4apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 44.3%, 3PT:29.4%, FT: 72.5%
2026: Newcastle Falcons (Australia-NBL1 North, starting five): 21 games: 17.7ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.9spg, 0.1bpg, 2FGP: 49.8%, 3PT: 18.4%, FT: 75.0%
Australian NBL1 East Semifinals -2025
Meg Jefferson Highlights NBL 1 2026
Highlights Sydney vs Newcastle 2026
Highlights BA CoE vs Newcastle 2026
Highlights Albury Wodonga vs Newcastle 2026
Albury Wodonga vs Newcastle Falcons 2026
Sydney Comets vs Newcastle Falcons 2026
Newcastle Falcons vs Maitland Mustangs 2026