Career Timeline of Jalen Rose: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jalen Rose built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jalen Rose is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. He gained prominence as a member of the University of Michigan's "Fab Five," a team that reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games in both 1992 and 1993 during his freshman and sophomore years. He later transitioned into a successful career as a sports analyst.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1991: Joined Fab Five

In 1991, Jalen Rose was part of the "Fab Five", Steve Fisher's legendary recruiting class at the University of Michigan.

1992: Reached NCAA Finals

In 1992, Jalen Rose and the Wolverines reached the NCAA Finals game, but finished as national runners-up.

1992: Reached NCAA Championship Game

In 1992, Jalen Rose, as part of the "Fab Five" at the University of Michigan, reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game as freshmen.

1993: Reached NCAA Championship Game Again

In 1993, Jalen Rose, with the "Fab Five", reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game for the second consecutive year as sophomores at the University of Michigan.

1993: Reached NCAA Finals Again

In 1993, the Wolverines, including Jalen Rose, reached the NCAA Finals game for the second consecutive year, finishing as national runners-up.

1994: NBA Draft

In 1994, Jalen Rose was selected 13th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft.

1996: Joined the Indiana Pacers

In 1996, Jalen Rose became a member of the Indiana Pacers, contributing to the team's recovery after a disastrous 1996–97 season.

1997: Began career as point guard

Jalen Rose began his career as a point guard for the Denver Nuggets in 1997.

1998: Defensive Stopper

During the 1997–1998 season, Jalen Rose emerged as a defensive stopper on Michael Jordan in the Eastern Conference Finals.

1999: Led Pacers in Scoring

In the 1999–2000 season, Jalen Rose led the Indiana Pacers in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game. He won the NBA Most Improved Player Award.

2000: NBA Playoffs

During the 2000 NBA playoffs, Jalen Rose scored 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers. He helped the Pacers reach the 2000 NBA Finals, averaging 25 points per game in the series. This series also included an incident where Rose intentionally tried to injure Kobe Bryant.

2000: Controversy with Coach

During the 2000–2001 season, Jalen Rose reportedly was a disruptive force in the Pacers' locker room during his feud with the coach at that time Isiah Thomas.

2000: Reached NBA Finals

In 2000, Jalen Rose and the Indiana Pacers reached the NBA Finals after making three consecutive Eastern Conference finals appearances.

2000: Established Jalen Rose Foundation

In 2000, Jalen Rose established the Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund to create life-changing opportunities for underserved youth through the development of unique programs and the distribution of grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.

2001: Feud with Coach

During the 2000–2001 season, Jalen Rose reportedly was a disruptive force in the Pacers' locker room during his feud with the coach at that time Isiah Thomas.

2001: Traded to Chicago Bulls

During the 2001–02 season, Jalen Rose was traded to the Chicago Bulls along with Travis Best, Norman Richardson, and a future second round draft pick.

March 16, 2002: Career-High Points

On March 16, 2002, Jalen Rose scored a career-high 44 points for the Chicago Bulls in a 114–112 overtime win against the Houston Rockets, including hitting the game-winning shot.

2003: Traded to Toronto Raptors

After 16 games in the 2003–04 season, Jalen Rose was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter.

2005: Graduation from the University of Maryland University College

In 2005, Jalen Rose earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the University of Maryland University College.

2005: Played for the Toronto Raptors

In the 2005–06 season, Jalen Rose played for the Toronto Raptors before being traded to the New York Knicks.

January 22, 2006: Kobe Bryant's 81-Point Game

On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points while being defended by Jalen Rose, which was the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history at the time.

February 3, 2006: Traded to New York Knicks

On February 3, 2006, Jalen Rose was traded to the New York Knicks along with a first-round draft pick and cash. The Toronto Raptors traded Rose to free up cap space, where he was reunited with Larry Brown.

November 3, 2006: Announced Signing with Suns

On November 3, 2006, Jalen Rose announced he would sign with the Phoenix Suns.

2006: Sideline Reporter

In 2006, Jalen Rose worked as a Sideline Reporter for the NBA Playoffs on TNT.

2007: Creation of Three Tier Entertainment

In 2007, Jalen Rose created Three Tier Entertainment, an independent, Los Angeles-based management and production company.

2007: Retirement from NBA

In 2007, Jalen Rose retired from the NBA with a career average of 14.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.

2007: Analyst for ABC/ESPN

Starting in 2007, after retiring from the NBA, Jalen Rose began working at ABC/ESPN as an analyst on SportsCenter.

2011: Established Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

In 2011, Jalen Rose established the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), a tuition-free public charter high school in Detroit. Rose serves as the President of the Board of Directors.

2011: Produced "The Fab Five"

In 2011, Jalen Rose produced the ESPN documentary "The Fab Five".

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2012: Host for NBA Countdown

In 2012, Jalen Rose became one of the hosts for NBA Countdown on ABC/ESPN.

June 2015: Inaugural Class Graduation

In June 2015, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) graduated its inaugural class.

2015: Released Autobiography

In 2015, Jalen Rose released his autobiography, "Got to Give the People What They Want."

2016: Awards and Recognition in 2016

In 2016, Jalen Rose received several awards, including the Michiganian of the Year Award, the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Mannie Jackson – Basketball's Human Spirit Award, for his contributions to civil and human rights and for establishing the Jalen Rose Foundation.