1. Jalen Marquis McDaniels was born on January 31,1998 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.
17 Facts About Jalen McDaniels
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Jalen McDaniels played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs.
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Jalen McDaniels is the older brother of basketball player Jaden McDaniels.
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Jalen McDaniels was the ranked as the 98th best prospect in the class of 2016 heading into his senior season at Federal Way High School.
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Jalen McDaniels was named an Associated Press Washington state Class 4A first-team selection after averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in his senior season.
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In March 2018, Jalen McDaniels submitted paperwork for early entry into the 2018 NBA draft but had yet to hire an agent.
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Jalen McDaniels was one of 66 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine.
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Jalen McDaniels was selected with the 52nd overall draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets.
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Jalen McDaniels was assigned to the Hornets' NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for the start of the G League season.
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On February 9,2023, Jalen McDaniels was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-team trade involving the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks.
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On June 28,2024, Jalen McDaniels was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov, the draft rights to Jamal Shead and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
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On November 22,2024, Jalen McDaniels signed with the Memphis Hustle and was traded the next day to the Capital City Go-Go.
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On February 22,2025, Jalen McDaniels signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards.
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Jalen McDaniels's brother, Jaden Jalen McDaniels, is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Jalen McDaniels was the number one prospect in the state of Washington, the 6th best prospect in the nation, and a McDonald's All-American.
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Jalen McDaniels played one season for San Diego State before turning professional.
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Jalen McDaniels is the cousin of former NBA player Juwan Howard.