Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Merced, CA |
Latest News about Jalen Green
29/05/2026
Green sustained a right knee injury and left the Suns' game against the Mavericks after limping to the locker room. The reporting did not yet provide a final diagnosis or a long-term timetable for his return.
09/02/2026
Green has been dealing with a right hamstring injury that limited him to only six games early in the season. Reports noted that he said he lacked full trust in the leg after the injury, which affected his availability and rhythm.
08/11/2025
Green returned to NBA action after missing time with a right hamstring strain that he originally suffered during training camp. In his first game back, he scored 12 points in 20 minutes as the Suns defeated the 76ers 116-110.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jalen Romande Green is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He was a consensus five-star recruit and the best shooting guard in the 2020 class, with ESPN ranking him number one overall. He forewent college basketball to join the NBA G League Ignite team in its inaugural season. |
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| High School Career | Green finished his high school career at Prolific Prep in Napa, California. As a freshman at San Joaquin Memorial, he averaged 18.1 points per game and earned MaxPreps Freshman All-American second team honors. In his sophomore season, he averaged 27.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, was named MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year, and led San Joaquin Memorial to a Central Section Division II title. For his senior year, he transferred to Prolific Prep, leading the team to a 31-3 record and earning the Sports Illustrated All-American Player of the Year award. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" |
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| Weight | 186 lbs |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Jersey Number | 4 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Prolific Prep, Napa, California |
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Family
| Mother | Brie Purean (Filipino descent) |
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Career
| NBA Draft | 2021, Round 1, Pick 2 (Houston Rockets) |
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| Current Team | Phoenix Suns |
| Experience | 4th Season |
| Notable Achievements |
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| International | Second-youngest member of 2017 USA Men's U16 National Team, helped USA to gold medal at 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has Filipino heritage through his mother | |
| 2. Nearly traded to Brooklyn Nets for Mikal Bridges in 2024 | |
| 3. Has dealt with hamstring injuries during his NBA career |