1. Jason Preston was born on August 10,1999 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League.
16 Facts About Jason Preston
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Jason Preston missed his entire rookie season after undergoing surgery to address an injury in his right foot.
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Jason Preston stood about 6 feet tall and weighed 140 pounds out of high school and applied to the University of Central Florida as a regular student, planning to major in journalism.
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Jason Preston grew four inches and gained experience as a point guard.
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Jason Preston started out playing for the B team and was elevated to the A team after a series of strong performances, but began playing for the C team after receiving little playing time.
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Jason Preston led the MAC and ranked second in the nation in assists.
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Jason Preston was named most valuable player of the MAC tournament after leading Ohio University to the title.
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Jason Preston was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by his hometown team the Orlando Magic and was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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On October 1,2023, Jason Preston was waived by the Clippers.
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On October 16,2023, Jason Preston signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was waived two days later.
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On January 9,2024, Jason Preston signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz.
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Jason Preston was waived by the Jazz on November 22,2024.
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Jason Preston appeared in 8 games for the Jazz and 26 for the Stars.
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Jason Preston's mother, Judith Sewell, died of lung cancer when Jason Preston was a junior in high school.
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Jason Preston grew up watching the Detroit Pistons and has written about the team for online publications.
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Jason Preston had produced a highlight video that helped earn him a Division I scholarship with Ohio and an eventual pro career.