Jalen Smith

Basketball player for Indiana Pacers

Jalen Smith - Basketball player for Indiana Pacers
Born

March 16th, 2000
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player entered the NBA in 2020 after being selected in the first round of the draft. Played college basketball for the University of Maryland, where notable achievements included earning All-Big Ten honors. Has competed in games for the Indiana Pacers and has participated in various seasons of the NBA.

Drafted 10th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2020

Played for the Indiana Pacers

Earned All-Big Ten honors in college

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