Jaylen Barford began his collegiate career at Motlow State Community College, where he averaged 20.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.4 steals per game as a freshman.
13 Facts About Jaylen Barford
Jaylen Barford was named to the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball First Team All-America.
Jaylen Barford was the No 1 junior college transfer in the 2016 class when he committed to Arkansas.
Jaylen Barford considered leaving early to pursue a pro career and declared for the 2017 NBA draft, but ultimately decided to return to Arkansas.
On December 30,2017, Jaylen Barford notched a career-high 28 points in an overtime win against Tennessee Volunteers in which backcourt mate Daryl Macon had a career high in points.
Jaylen Barford subsequently was added to the roster of the Hornets' NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.
On July 12,2019, Jaylen Barford signed with VL Pesaro of the LBA.
On October 27,2020, Jaylen Barford signed with Al Ittihad Alexandria of the Egyptian Basketball Super League.
Jaylen Barford returned to Italy on February 8,2021, signing until the end of the season for Vanoli Cremona.
Jaylen Barford averaged 15 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
On September 20,2021, Jaylen Barford signed with Astana of the Kazakhstan Championship, the VTB United League, and the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
Jaylen Barford averaged 23 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.6 assists per game in VTB United League play.
On February 1,2022, Jaylen Barford signed with the Russian team Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League.