Jalen Duren is an American professional basketball player currently playing center for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. Duren was a highly-regarded five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class, and was initially ranked as the top player in the 2022 class before reclassifying.
On November 18, 2003, Jalen Duren was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
In 2017, Jalen Duren attended Gunning Bedford Middle School in New Castle, Delaware, where he played basketball and began attracting attention. He was spotted by Rob Brown, who recruited him to Team Final, an AAU program.
In the summer of 2019, Jalen Duren was a standout performer at the Nike Elite 100 Camp, further solidifying his status as a top basketball prospect.
In 2020, Jalen Duren was recognized as the MaxPreps Florida High School Basketball Player of the Year.
In January 2021, Jalen Duren competed at the St. James NIBC Invitational in Washington, D.C., and had a strong showing, including a SportsCenter Top 10 play.
On August 6, 2021, Jalen Duren reclassified to the 2021 class and committed to playing college basketball for Memphis, choosing them over other offers.
On November 19, 2021, Jalen Duren scored 19 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, and blocked five shots in a win against Western Kentucky.
On April 18, 2022, Jalen Duren declared for the 2022 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility after his freshman year.
On July 7, 2022, Jalen Duren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Detroit Pistons, officially starting his NBA career.
On October 19, 2022, Jalen Duren made his NBA regular season debut, recording 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in a win over the Orlando Magic.
On February 10, 2023, Jalen Duren achieved a career-high 30 points and 17 rebounds in a double overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs.
On October 31, 2023, the Detroit Pistons exercised their team option to extend Jalen Duren's contract for an additional year, securing his place with the team.
On January 28, 2024, Jalen Duren recorded 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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