Jeffrey G. Xavier (born 7 September 1985) is a former Cape Verdean basketball player, and current head coach for the New England Lightning of the American Basketball Association.
Background
Born in the United States, he represented Cape Verde internationally.[1]
He is a graduate of St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, and a 2009 graduate of Providence College.[2]
Professional career
In 2009–10 season he signed with Leche Río Breogán, team of LEB Oro. In the next season, he went to Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto of the same league. In 2011, Xavier signed with his third LEB Oro team in three seasons: Palencia Baloncesto.
National team career
Xavier is a member of the Cape Verde national basketball team and played with them at the AfroBasket 2021 qualifiers.
Coaching career
Xavier has been head coach of the New England Lightning of the American Basketball Association since 2025.[3]
Trophies
- CB Atapuerca
- LEB Oro: (1) 2012–13
- Copa Príncipe de Asturias: (1) 2013
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | Manhattan | 29 | 17 | 19.3 | .441 | .369 | .769 | 2.7 | .8 | 1.4 | .2 | 7.8 |
| 2005–06 | Manhattan | 31 | 30 | 34.8 | .434 | .350 | .798 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | .2 | 16.6 |
| 2006–07 | Providence | Transfer | ||||||||||
| 2007–08 | Providence | 31 | 30 | 31.6 | .404 | .364 | .768 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 | .3 | 12.4 |
| 2008–09 | Providence | 33 | 26 | 24.5 | .356 | .291 | .800 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .1 | 9.3 |
| Career | 124 | 103 | 27.6 | .408 | .342 | .788 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | .2 | 11.5 | |
References
- ↑ Jeff Xavier To Play On Cape Verdean National Team Archived 2008-08-04 at the Wayback Machine friars.com
- ↑ Biography friars.com
- ↑ Rousseau, Jacob (October 15, 2025). "New England Lightning pro basketball team plays in Pawtucket". The Providence Journal. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
External links
- Jeff Xavier at FIBA.basketball
- Jeff Xavier at FIBA.basketball
- Jeff Xavier at FIBA.com (archived)
- Jeff Xavier at Eurobasket.com
- Jeff Xavier at RealGM
- Jeff Xavier at Proballers
- Jeff Xavier – Sports Reference college basketball player profile
- Jeff Xavier at InterSportStats
