Jalen Smith

Jalen Rasheed Smith (born March 16, 2000) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association. Nicknamed "Stix", he played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.

Jalen Smith
Smith with Indiana Pacers in 2022
No. 25 Indiana Pacers
PositionCenter / power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2000-03-16) March 16, 2000
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMount Saint Joseph
(Baltimore, Maryland)
CollegeMaryland (2018–2020)
NBA draft2020: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career2020–present
Career history
20202022Phoenix Suns
2021→Agua Caliente Clippers
2022–presentIndiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-American – AP, SN, USBWA, NABC (2020)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2020)
  • Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2020)
  • Big Ten All-Freshman team (2019)
  • McDonald's All-American (2018)
  • 2× Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year (2017, 2018)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Smith was picked 10th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. During his rookie season with the Suns, he reached the NBA Finals. In February 2022, he was traded to the Pacers.

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