1999 Alumnus Named to Sports Hall of Fame at Washington University in St. Louis

Chris Jeffries `99 has been named a member of the 15th induction class for the Sports Hall of Fame at Washington University in St. Louis.Selection criteria for admission to the Hall of Fame require that student-athletes hold an undergraduate degree from the University, have earned their degree a minimum of five years prior to induction, and have competed for a varsity sport as recognized by the University.Jeffries is a two-time All-America selection and a veteran of 10 seasons of playing professional basketball overseas. Jeffries led the team in scoring as a junior (16.9 ppg) and senior (20.5), and is one of nine players in school history to average 20 points per game. He was a two-time all-region and three-time all-UAA selection, and helped the Bears set a then-school record with 25 victories in 2001-02, and most consecutive wins (23) in 2002-03. He helped lead the Bears to an 89-16 (.848) record in four seasons, with three NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2002 UAA championship.Jeffries currently serves as Assistant Coach for the Greenhill Varsity Boys Basketball team. Please CLICK HERE to read more on the announcement from Washington University in St. Louis.