Jalen Brunson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jalen Brunson
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1996(1996-08-31)
Age	28
Birthplace	New Brunswick
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Virgo

Jalen Brunson Biography

Jalen Brunson is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on August 31, 1996 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and former Illinois Mr. Basketball in high school who went on to play college basketball with the Villanova Wildcats, helping the team win the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Championships. He’s the son of nine-year NBA veteran Rick Brunson.

He and Kris Jenkins helped Villanova win the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Brunson was raised in southern New Jersey until sixth grade. He is the son of Rick and Sandra Brunson. He has a sister Erica (born c. 2001). His parents met at Temple University where Rick played for the Owls men’s basketball team and Sandra played volleyball. Rick went on to spend nine seasons in the NBA. The family first settled in Cherry Hill, New Jersey but moved seven times before settling in Lincolnshire, Illinois in 2010 where Jalen played his high school career for Stevenson High School.

Brunson opened the season in the starting lineup with 12 points and 4 assists against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on November 13. On November 26 in the semi-finals of the NIT Season Tip-Off against Stanford, Brunson posted 18 points. On December 28, he posted a career-high 22 points against Penn. The 22-point effort was part of a 3–0 week for Villanova in which Brunson averaged 15.3 points and earned Big East Freshman of the Week. On February 8, the 2015–16 Wildcats became the first Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team to reach number one in the AP Poll by climbing to the top of the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men’s basketball rankings. Following the 2015–16 Big East season, he was a unanimous Big East All-Freshman Team selection. In the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament regional final against Kansas Brunson made the final two free throws that gave the Wildcats a two-possession lead with 3.5 seconds left. The 2015–16 Wildcats won the championship game of the tournament by defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77–74, with Brunson as a starter.

He was born to Rick and Sandra Brunson and has a younger sister named Erica.

Jalen Brunson Net Worth

Jalen Brunson is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jalen Brunson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He starred at Stevenson High School, where his play made him a five-star recruit according to Scout, ESPN, and Rivals. As a senior, he was a Parade and McDonald’s All-American.

He’s won gold medals representing the US at the U18 and U19 levels and was the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year in 2015.

Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Villanova University, where he was the National Player of the Year as a junior and won two national championships.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jalen Brunson height 6 ft 1 in Jalen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jalen Brunson Dating?

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According to ESPN, he ended his junior year of high school for Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois as the number one point guard in the country and prior to his senior year he was rated number one by Scout.com. He was selected as the 2014 Illinois Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. He was selected to participate in the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game as well as the 2015 Jordan Brand Classic and to represent the Team USA in the Nike Hoop Summit. As a senior, he repeated as the 2015 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and earned a third Associated Press All-state recognition (2nd first team). That year, he led Stevenson to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A championship. Following the season, he won Illinois Mr. Basketball. He completed his senior season in the 2014–15 academic year.

Facts & Trivia

Jalen Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jalen Brunson celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Brunson was a selection to the 20-man Bob Cousy Award preseason watchlist. He was also selected as the 2015–16 Big East Conference Preseason Freshman of the Year by the conference coaches although Henry Ellenson was the only freshman selected to the 2015–16 Preseason All-Big East First or Second Team. Brunson’s 2015–16 Wildcats were the unanimous coaches preseason selection to win the conference. In preseason top 100 player rankings Brunson was ranked 46 by ESPN and 41 by NBC Sports. During the preseason, Mike Rutherford of SB Nation selected Brunson as one of its 10 most important college basketball players for 2015–16. He made the initial 50-man John R. Wooden Award watch list on November 17. On December 2, Brunson earned recognition on the 18-man Wayman Tisdale Award watchlist.

Top Facts about Jalen Brunson

1. Jalen Brunson was born on August 31, 1996.
2. He played college basketball at Villanova University.
3. Brunson won two NCAA championships with Villanova in 2016 and 2018.
4. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.
5. Brunson has averaged 9.3 points per game over his NBA career.
6. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2019.
7. Brunson’s father, Rick Brunson, also played in the NBA.
8. He was a McDonald’s All-American in high school.
9. Brunson won Illinois Mr. Basketball honors twice (2014, 2015).
10. He is known for his high basketball IQ and leadership skills on the court.

Is Jalen Brunson injured?

Brad Townsend: Brunson confirms that he has a torn labrum , postseason surgery a possibility, but he says his focus is to heal well enough to finish out this season. Doesn’t have a timetable.

What nationality is Jalen Brunson?

American

Who is Jalen Brunson's godfather?

His father is an assistant coach for the Knicks, Leon Rose is Brunson’s godfather, and Rose’s son is Brunson’s agent.

How many games did Jalen Brunson start?

Jalen Brunson has averaged 15.4 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 127 games as a starter in his career.

Where is Jalen Brunson going?

New York Knicks