Jalen Devonn Williams, known as J-Dub, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He played college basketball at Santa Clara University for three seasons before being drafted by the Thunder in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft. Williams earned his first NBA All-Star selection in 2025.
In 1955, Ken Sears was drafted in the NBA and became the highest-drafted Bronco prospect. Jalen Williams became the second highest drafted Bronco in 2022.
In 1996, Steve Nash was the last Santa Clara player to be drafted to the NBA before Jalen Williams in 2022.
Jalen Devonn Williams was born on April 14, 2001.
In 2017, Jalen Williams was awarded the Region Offensive Player of the Year for his performance in high school basketball.
On November 5, 2019, Jalen Williams debuted for Santa Clara, recording 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals against UC Santa Cruz.
On November 30, 2021, Jalen Williams registered a career-high 30 points with four rebounds and four assists against Hawaii.
In 2021, during the opening round of the WCC tournament, Jalen Williams recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against Pepperdine in a 78–70 loss.
On January 27, 2022, Jalen Williams hit a game-winning shot against BYU and finished the game with 26 points.
On March 15, 2022, Jalen Williams played his final collegiate game in the 2022 NIT, finishing with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists in a 63–50 loss against Washington State.
On March 31, 2022, Jalen Williams declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.
On October 19, 2022, Jalen Williams made his NBA debut with 5 points in 6 minutes before suffering a right orbital bone fracture.
On November 30, 2022, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined, Jalen Williams scored 27 points and helped the Thunder rally from a 20-point second-half deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.
In 2022, Jalen Williams was drafted 12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA draft.
In 2022, Jalen Williams was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA draft.
On January 31, 2023, Jalen Williams was named to the 2023 Rising Stars Challenge after averaging 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 steals in 46 games.
On December 27, 2023, Jalen Williams scored a career-high 36 points in a 129–120 win over the New York Knicks.
In 2023, Jalen Williams was selected to the 2023 USA Basketball Men's Select team in preparation for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
On January 23, 2024, Jalen Williams put up 19 points alongside a game-winning jumpshot in a 111–109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
On January 30, 2025, Jalen Williams was named as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first selection.
Jalen Williams was named to his first NBA All-Star Game in 2025.
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