Jaland Lowe

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Jaland Lowe
No. 15Kentucky Wildcats
Position Point guard
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-09-06) September 6, 2004 (age 20)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school Thurgood Marshall
(Missouri City, Texas)
College
Career highlights

Jaland Lowe (born September 6, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

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High school career

Lowe attended Fort Bend Marshall High School in Missouri City, Texas where he was a four-star guard. [1] He scored 26.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Prior to his senior season, Lowe shined on the Nike EYBL circuit averaging 18 points per game to earn First Team All-Peach Jam honors. [2]

In January 2023, Lowe was announced as a nominee for the 2023 McDonald's All American Game. [3]

College career

In November 2022, Lowe signed to the University of Pittsburgh after committing in October 2022. His father, Marland, knew head coach Jeff Capel prior to when he took the job in Pittsburgh, PA. Capel became a resource for the Lowe family during Lowe's middle school days. [4]

In June 2023, Lowe became the fourth Pitt commit ever and the first since 2012 to earn a spot on the Jordan Brand Classic Team. [5]

During his freshman season, he played in 33 games and averaged 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.

In July 2024, Lowe participated at the CP3 Elite Camp in Las Vegas, NV. The camp was led by Chris Paul and he was joined by 15 other top college guards at the camp. [6]

In August 2024, Lowe was invited to participate in the Nike Elite Skills event that takes place at the Nike Basketball Academy in Portland, OR. [7]

In March 2025, Lowe was named Third Team All-ACC. [8]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Pittsburgh 331926.638.835.285.52.83.30.80.19.6
2024–25 Pittsburgh 313135.437.626.688.64.25.51.80.216.8
Career645030.938.129.887.73.54.31.30.113.1
Statistics retrieved from Sports-Reference [9]

Personal life

Lowe is the son of Jamailah and Marland Lowe. He has two younger siblings, Eian and Landon. His godfather, John Lucas was the No.1 pick in the 1976 NBA Draft and played in the NBA from 1976 to 1990. [10]

References

  1. "Pitt Star Ranked Amongst Best Sophomore Guards". Pittsburgh Panthers On SI. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  2. Michalowski, George (1 November 2023). "Jaland Lowe Ready to Handle Responsibility in First Season with Panthers". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. "Pitt Signee Lowe Nominated for McDonald's All American Game". Pitt Panthers #H2P. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. Thompson, Stephen (23 January 2023). "Jaland Lowe's Family Connection with Jeff Capel Led to Pitt". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. Thompson, Stephen (19 June 2023). "Pitt Freshman Jaland Lowe Named to Jordan Brand Classic Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. "Pitt's Jaland Lowe Impresses at CP3 Elite Camp". Pittsburgh Panthers On SI. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  7. Michalowski, George (5 August 2024). "Pitt's Jaland Lowe Competing at Nike Elite Camp in Oregon". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  8. "Lowe Named Third Team All-ACC; Austin Selected to ACC All-Defensive Team". Pitt Panthers #H2P. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  9. "Jaland Lowe College Stats". Sports-Reference. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  10. "Jaland Lowe - Men's Basketball". Pitt Panthers #H2P.