Jalen Smith

Professional basketball player

American Portsmouth, Virginia Pisces 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth16/03/2000
Age26 years
BirthplacePortsmouth, Virginia
Zodiac SignPisces

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

SummaryJalen 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.
NotesBaltimore, Maryland is widely listed as his hometown and high school base.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight244 lb (111 kg)
PositionForward/Center
Jersey Number25

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolMount Saint Joseph High School, Baltimore, Maryland
CollegeUniversity of Maryland (Maryland Terrapins men's basketball), two seasons

Family

ParentsCharles Smith and Orletha Smith

Career

CollegeMaryland Terrapins men's basketball
NBA Draft2020, first round, 10th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns
Teams
  • Phoenix Suns (2020 to 2022)
  • Indiana Pacers (2022 to 2024)
  • Chicago Bulls (2024 to present)
Notable AchievementsSet the Indiana Pacers franchise record for the highest field goal percentage in a season during the 2023-24 season
High School HonorsTwo-time Gatorade Maryland Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Current ContractThree-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.

Also born on 16 March

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