Jalen Rose

Sports Analyst, Former Professional Basketball Player

American Detroit, Michigan, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Analyst, Former Professional Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/01/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan, USA

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJalen Anthony Rose is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player best known for being a member of the University of Michigan's legendary 'Fab Five' that reached NCAA Championship games in 1992 and 1993. He played 13 seasons in the NBA and later became a prominent sports media personality.
Notable Achievements
  • Member of Michigan Wolverines 'Fab Five' (1991-1994)
  • First team in Final Four history to start five freshmen
  • NBA Most Improved Player Award (2000)
  • First player in eight years other than Reggie Miller to lead Indiana Pacers in scoring (1999-2000 season)
  • Reached 2000 NBA Finals with Indiana Pacers
  • Inducted into Detroit High School Hall of Fame (2013)
  • Inducted into Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame (2017)

Physical Stats & More

Height6-8
Weight210 lbs
PositionGuard-Forward, Shooting Guard

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolSouthwestern High School, Detroit, Michigan
CollegeUniversity of Michigan (1991-1994)

Relationships & More

Fab Five Teammates
  • Chris Webber
  • Juwan Howard
  • Jimmy King
  • Ray Jackson
Notable NBA TeammateReggie Miller (Indiana Pacers)

Career

NBA Teams
  • Team: Denver Nuggets Years: 1994-1996
  • Team: Indiana Pacers Years: 1996-2002
  • Team: Chicago Bulls Years: 2002-2004
  • Team: Toronto Raptors Years: 2004-2006
  • Team: New York Knicks Years: 2006
  • Team: Phoenix Suns Years: 2006-2007
NBA Debut04/11/1994
Retirement2007
Career Stats
Points Per Game14.3
Assists Per Game3.8
Rebounds Per Game3.5
DraftDenver Nuggets, 1st Round, 13th Pick (1994 NBA Draft)
Media Career
Networks
  • ABC
  • ESPN
Shows
  • NBA Countdown
  • Get Up!
  • Jalen & Jacoby (co-hosted with David Jacoby until late 2022)
Business Ventures
Three Tier EntertainmentProduction and management company founded in 2007
Jalen Rose Leadership AcademyPublic charter high school in Detroit, tuition-free, focused on college preparation and community development
Publications
BooksGot to Give the People What They Want (New York Times Bestseller, October 2015)
Documentary WorkProducer of ESPN documentary 'The Fab Five'

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Founded the Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund in 2000 to create opportunities for underserved youth
2. Foundation grants focus on education and sports, distributed in Detroit and other communities in need
3. Writes a weekly column and podcast series called 'Renaissance Man' in partnership with the New York Post
4. Described as a philanthropist who has donated time, talent, and resources for decades
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