Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jalen Williams, born on April 14, 2001, is an American professional basketball player. He was born in Denver, Colorado, and has quickly risen to prominence in the basketball world. Williams is listed on Wikipedia and has gained significant attention for his skills on the court.
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| Date of Birth | 14 April 2001 |
| Age | 24 Years |
| Birth Place | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jalen Williams stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) and weighs 211 lbs (96 kg), though other sources list him as 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and 220 lbs (99 kg). This slight discrepancy in measurements might be due to different sources or slight variations in reporting.
| Height | 6 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 211 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no publicly available information regarding Jalen Williams' relationship status. Celebrities often keep their personal lives private, and it seems that Jalen Williams follows suit.
His parents – Ronald and Nicole Williams – were both members of the United States Air Force. His younger brother, Cody Williams, was a consensus five-star recruit who plays for the Utah Jazz.
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Net Worth
Jalen Williams has made at least $8,900,160 playing professional basketball. In 2024, his annual income was reported to be $4,558,680. His net worth is likely to increase as he continues his career in the NBA.
NBA Career
Jalen Williams was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round (12th overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft. He plays as a shooting guard and power forward, contributing significantly to the team with his versatile skills. Williams averages 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. His career has been marked by steady growth and impressive performances, making him a promising young talent in the NBA.
Williams played basketball at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona. Starting off as a 6-feet tall point guard, Williams grew five inches from his sophomore to senior year of high school. Despite this, Santa Clara still listed him as a 6'3" guard when Williams signed his national letter of intent. As a senior, Williams was ranked 9th among prep players in Arizona by 247Sports. Williams ended his high school career averaging more than 25 points per game in his senior year, being named the Chandler Unified School District Player of the Year as a junior, and was awarded the 2017–18 Region Offensive Player of the Year.
On November 5, 2019, Williams made his debut for Santa Clara, recording 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals against UC Santa Cruz. As a freshman, Williams played in all 33 games, starting in the final 23 games while leading the team in steals with 44 – which ranked third on the school's all-time freshman list. Against Mississippi Valley State, Williams had season bests with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and career highs in field goals, three-pointers, and assists. He finished his freshman season averaging 7.7 points in 25.5 minutes. In his sophomore season, Williams started in all of his 18 appearances and was second on the team in scoring and free throw percentage. In the opening round of the 2021 WCC tournament, Williams recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against Pepperdine in a 78–70 loss. He increased his scoring average to 11.5 points in 31.6 minutes in his sophomore season.
In his final season with Santa Clara, Williams emerged as a scorer, finishing second in the WCC with 18.0 points per game while shooting 51.3%. In 31 out of 33 games, Williams scored in double figures including scoring 16 or more points in 21 games. Against Hawaii, Williams registered a career-high 30 points with four rebounds and four assists on November 30, 2021. On January 27, 2022, Williams hit a game-winning shot against BYU while finishing with 26 points. On March 15, 2022, in the 2022 NIT, Williams played his final collegiate game, finishing with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists in a 63–50 loss against Washington State. At the end of the season, Williams was named as a First Team All-WCC selection, Second Team NABC All-District, and was named as a finalist for the Lou Henson Award, given to the nation's top mid-major player.
As a three-year guard, Williams finished his collegiate career as a two-time All-WCC choice and reached 1,000 career points as a junior after averaging 12.6 points on 46.9% shooting for his career. On March 31, 2022, Williams declared for the 2022 NBA draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.
On January 31, 2023, 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. Against the Utah Jazz, Williams recorded a career-high 32 points on 12–15 shooting in a 129–119 win. Without Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams was one point shy of tying his then career-high with 31 points along with 4 steals in a 137–134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. After the Thunder fell two games under .500, Williams had a putback with less than a second in a 107–106 win after Josh Giddey's hook shot rolled off. He led the Thunder with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists and joined Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to have three or more games with at least 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a season as a rookie. Williams was later named his second NBA Rookie of the Month award for March and April. In his rookie season, Williams averaged 14.1 points on 52% shooting and finished second in NBA Rookie of the Year voting with 75 second place votes and 16 third place votes. Williams was later named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team becoming the second Thunder player to be named to it and the fifth Thunder player overall to be named to an All-Rookie team.
On December 27, 2023, Williams scored a career-high 36 points in a 129–120 win over the New York Knicks. On January 23, 2024, Williams put up 19 points alongside a game-winning jumpshot in a 111–109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
On January 30, 2025, Williams was named as reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, his first selection. On March 2, Williams scored a career-high 41 points along with six rebounds and six assists in a 146–132 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Social Network
Jalen Williams is active on social media platforms. He can be found on Instagram at @jalenjdubwilliams and on Twitter at @JdubPSCEO.
Education
Williams attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where he was a standout player. He then went on to attend Santa Clara University, where he played college basketball for three years. During his time at Santa Clara, he was a two-time All-WCC choice and averaged 12.6 points per game.
Jalen Devonn Williams (born April 14, 2001), nicknamed J-Dub, is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Santa Clara Broncos for three seasons before declaring for the 2022 NBA draft where he was selected by the Thunder in the first round. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and All-NBA Team in 2025.
