Jalen Suggs
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| Team |  Magic |
| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 92 kg |
| Born | 3 Jun 2001 (25 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Number | 4 |
Jalen Suggs is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Orlando Magic. He has also represented the US internationally and was part of the Under-19 basketball team that won gold at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in 2019.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jalen Rashon Suggs was born on June 3, 2001, in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 92 kg. He is a Shooting Guard and Point Guard. He is right-handed.He is related to NFL football player Terrell Suggs. He is also cousins with Eddie Jones, a three-time NBA All-Star. He is in a relationship with college basketball player Hailey Van Lith.
In addition to his professional career, Suggs also plays for the United States in international events. He has won three gold medals for the US, the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup Greece, the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup Argentina, and the 2017 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Argentina.
High School and College Career
He attended Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Later, he committed to play college basketball for Gonzaga University and was there from 2020 to 2021.In 2019, he was named Minnesota Mr. Football, and in 2020, Minnesota Mr. Basketball. He was also named a McDonald’s All-American.
In 2021, he was named the WCC Newcomer of the Year. That year, he was also named to the First-team All-WCC and the Consensus Second-Team All-American.
Professional Career
Suggs turned pro in 2021 and was selected in the 1st round, 5th overall during the 2021 NBA Draft, picked by the Orlando Magic.He signed with the Magic soon after, making his NBA debut in October of that year. As of the start of 2024, he still plays for the Magic.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - Consensus second-team All-American
- 2021 - First-team All-WCC
- 2021 - WCC Newcomer of the Year
- 2021 - WCC All-Freshman Team
- 2021 - WCC tournament MOP
- 2020 - McDonald's All-American
- 2020 - Minnesota Mr. Basketball
- 2019 - Minnesota Mr. Football
Medal Record, Men's basketball, Representing the United States
- Gold - 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup Greece
- Gold - 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup Argentina
- Gold - 2017 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Argentina
Jalen Suggs FAQ
Where is Jalen Suggs from?
Minnesota. He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota in the United States of America.
What team does Jalen Suggs play for?
Orlando Magic. He has played for Orlando since 2021.
When did Jalen Suggs join the NBA?
2021. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2021 NBA Draft, selected 5th overall by the Orlando Magic.