Jake Layman

Basketball player with the Minnesota Timberwolves

Jake Layman - Basketball player with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Born

March 7th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played college basketball at the University of Maryland, where significant contributions were made to the team. In the 2016 NBA Draft, selected in the second round, joined the Portland Trail Blazers. Played for the Trail Blazers until 2019, contributing to the team's playoff runs. Later signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing a professional basketball career in the NBA. Also represented the United States in international competition during his collegiate career.

Played for the Portland Trail Blazers

Contributed to the Minnesota Timberwolves

Represented the United States in collegiate tournaments

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