Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/03/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jalen Smith
08/11/2026
Jalen Smith was cleared to play for the Chicago Bulls after a finger injury had made him questionable earlier in the week. He was listed as available for the home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
04/11/2026
Smith left a game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks after landing on his left hand, and he did not return. He had entered the contest listed as probable with a left finger sprain, and he said he expected to be back quickly.
26/03/2026
Smith was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a right calf injury. The injury ended his season early.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jalen Rasheed Smith is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward and center for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He was nicknamed Stix and played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. |
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| Notes | Baltimore, Maryland is widely listed as his hometown and high school base. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
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| Weight | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Position | Forward/Center |
| Jersey Number | 25 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Mount Saint Joseph High School, Baltimore, Maryland |
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| College | University of Maryland (Maryland Terrapins men's basketball), two seasons |
Family
| Parents | Charles Smith and Orletha Smith |
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Career
| College | Maryland Terrapins men's basketball |
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| NBA Draft | 2020, first round, 10th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns |
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| Notable Achievements | Set the Indiana Pacers franchise record for the highest field goal percentage in a season during the 2023-24 season |
| High School Honors | Two-time Gatorade Maryland Boys Basketball Player of the Year |
| Current Contract | Three-year, $27 million deal with the Chicago Bulls signed in July 2024, running through the 2026-27 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was nicknamed Stix. | |
| 2. He was selected 10th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. | |
| 3. He was a two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro Co-Player of the Year. |
