Jalen Green Interesting Facts
Jalen Green, a rising star in the world of basketball, has captivated fans and analysts with his exceptional skills and remarkable journey. From his early days as a promising prodigy to his decision to bypass college basketball and join the G League Ignite program, Green has made headlines and left an indelible mark on the sport. Explore the various aspects of his life, from his humble beginnings to his future prospects, and discover what sets him apart from his peers. Learn all about the intriguing details that make Green a player to watch, from his impressive stats to his journey to the NBA.
Here are some interesting facts about basketball player Jalen Green:
- Jalen Green was born on February 9, 2002, in Merced, California.
- In third grade, he moved with his family to Fresno, California. He spent his childhood in Livingston, California.
- By the time he reached sixth grade, he was already playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball and practicing for five hours each day.
- He completed his high school career at Prolific Prep in Napa, California.
- He was a top recruit in the 2020 class, ranked as the best shooting guard and number one overall by ESPN.
- Instead of playing college basketball, Green joined the NBA G League Ignite team for its inaugural season.
- In 2021, Green was selected by the Houston Rockets with the second overall pick in the NBA draft.
- Green is now a professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- He has won three gold medals with the United States at the junior level and was named MVP of the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup.
- Jalen Green is of Filipino descent and can trace his roots back to Ilocos Sur. His mother, Bree Purganan, is from Ilocos Sur and his grandfather is a full-blooded Filipino.
- His father, Marcus Green, played both football and basketball while his mother, Bree Purganan, played basketball, soccer and participated in cross country racing.
- His stepfather played college basketball with NBA star DeShawn Stevenson.
- Jalen Green has two sisters, Raquel Purganan and Jurnee Tyra.
- Jalen Green is currently dating model Breah Hicks, who has worked with well-known brands such as Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty and Fashion Nova.
- Green visited the Philippines for the first time in 2018 to play for the FilAm Sports USA team during the NBTC tournament. In the National Finals, he scored an impressive 51 points in a 98-92 loss to the National University Bullpups at the Mall of Asia Arena.
- In 2018, Green led Team USA to the FIBA U17 World Cup MVP and helped the team win its fifth consecutive world title. Despite playing with other star prospects such as Evan Mobley and Jalen Suggs, Green led the team in scoring with 15.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.4 steals.
- Green had offers to play for the Auburn Tigers and the Memphis Tigers in the US NCAA but decided to turn pro and join the NBA G League Ignite in April 2020. Green said he joined the G League to experience the NBA style of play ahead of college players.
- Jalen Green revealed that he has a preference for the purple bag of Skittles as his snack of choice.
- In July 2022, a video surfaced showing Green and his former teammate Josh Christopher engaging in behavior that some people interpreted as having a sexual nature.
