Jalen Slawson

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Jalen Slawson
No. 18–Sacramento Kings
Position Small forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1999-10-22) October 22, 1999 (age 24)
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Pinewood Prep
(Summerville, South Carolina)
College Furman (2018–2023)
NBA draft 2023: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–present Sacramento Kings
2023–present→Stockton Kings
Career highlights and awards
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Jalen Brooks Slawson (born October 22, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Furman Paladins.

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Early life and high school career

Slawson grew up in Summerville, South Carolina and attended Pinewood Preparatory School. [1] He was named the Area Player of the Year after averaging 14.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game as a senior. [2] Slawson committed to playing college basketball for Furman. [3]

College career

Slawson was a key bench player during his freshman season at Furman and became a starter entering his sophomore year. He averaged 8.7 points as a junior. [4] Slawson was named the Southern Conference (SoCon) Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-SoCon after averaging 14.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game during his senior season. [5]

Slawson decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and return to Furman for a fifth season. [6] He was named the SoCon Player of the Year as he helped lead the Paladins' to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 43 years. [7] Slawson averaged 15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game on the season. [8] He scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Paladins' 68–67 upset win over Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament. [9]

Professional career

Slawson was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft with the 54th overall pick [10] and on July 2, 2023, he signed a two-way contract with them. [11]

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
2018–19 Furman 2606.0.364.167.2501.5.2.5.5.7
2019–20 Furman 323222.6.497.265.7275.11.51.1.86.9
2020–21 Furman 251725.5.569.368.6915.32.81.21.28.7
2021–22 Furman 343430.9.486.306.7957.43.71.71.714.5
2022–23 Furman 363630.7.556.394.7757.13.21.51.515.6
Career15311924.0.519.329.7545.52.41.31.29.9

Personal life

Slawson's father, Tom Slawson, played college basketball at The Citadel. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Lee, Roger (January 17, 2017). "Slawson steps into leadership role for Panthers". The Post and Courier . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ Lee, Roger (May 9, 2018). "PREP SPORTS: Slawson named Boys Basketball Player of the Year". The Post and Courier . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Lee, Roger (November 13, 2017). "Pinewood Prep hoopsters sign". The Post and Courier . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Jalen Slawson's bond with coach Bob Richey key to Furman basketball" . The Greenville News . February 18, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Keeler, Scott (October 31, 2022). "Furman basketball is the SoCon favorite. Now it must handle the hype". The Greenville News . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Long, Mark (March 16, 2023). "Furman found NCAAs thanks to college roommates, best friends". Yahoo.com . Associated Press . Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ Sapakoff, Gene (March 14, 2023). "Sapakoff: Jalen Slawson, the heart of Furman's NCAA Tournament joy". The Post and Courier . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Martinez, Jeremiah (June 23, 2023). "Here's who the Sacramento Kings selected in the 2023 NBA Draft". Fox40.com . Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ Owens, Jason (March 16, 2023). "March Madness: Furman's Jalen Slawson couldn't believe Kihei Clark's fateful pass in upset of Virginia". Yahoo Sports . Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ Biderman, Chris (June 23, 2023). "Sacramento Kings select Furman's Jalen Slawson late in Round 2 of NBA draft. Who is he?". The Sacramento Bee . Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Sacramento Kings Sign Jalen Slawson to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  12. ↑ Asberry, Derrek (January 8, 2020). "Citadel basketball great wears Paladin purple for son, a budding star at Furman". The Post and Courier . Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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