Jalen Slawson

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.

Jalen Slawson
No. 18 – Sacramento Kings
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1999-10-22) October 22, 1999
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolPinewood Prep
(Summerville, South Carolina)
CollegeFurman (2018–2023)
NBA draft2023: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentSacramento Kings
2023–present→Stockton Kings
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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
  GP Games 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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
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
Career 15311924.0.519.329.7545.52.41.31.29.9

Personal life

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

References
  1. "Slawson steps into leadership role for Panthers". The Post and Courier. January 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. "PREP SPORTS: Slawson named Boys Basketball Player of the Year". The Post and Courier. May 9, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. "Pinewood Prep hoopsters sign". The Post and Courier. November 13, 2017. 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. "Furman basketball is the SoCon favorite. Now it must handle the hype". The Greenville News. October 31, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  6. "Furman found NCAAs thanks to college roommates, best friends". Washington Post. Associated Press. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  7. "Jalen Slawson, the heart of Furman's NCAA Tournament joy". The Post and Courier. March 14, 2023. 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. "Citadel basketball great wears Paladin purple for son, a budding star at Furman". The Post and Courier. January 8, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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