Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. was born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. As of 2025, he is 27 years old. Tatum began attracting attention in the basketball world during his high school and college years and entered the NBA in 2017 after being selected as the 3rd overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He has since become a key player for the Celtics, recognized for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.
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| Date of Birth | 3 March 1998 |
| Age | 27 Years |
| Birth Place | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Tatum stands 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall and weighs approximately 210 pounds (95 kg). His wingspan stretches about 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm), contributing to his defensive and offensive capabilities. He plays primarily as a small forward and power forward.
| Height | 6 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 95 kg |
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Dating & Relationship Status
No verified public details about Jayson Tatum's current dating or relationship status are available in the provided sources. Personal relationship information tends to be kept private or reported sporadically.
Tatum attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was inspired by Bradley Beal, a senior at Chaminade, while Tatum was in his first year there as a seventh grader. Tatum struggled with the school's college preparatory curriculum, and his classmates were substantially more privileged than he was. Tatum played alongside Tyler Cook and was in gym class with classmate Matthew Tkachuk. Tatum wanted to play under his father, the head basketball coach at nearby Christian Brothers College High School, but his mother preferred Chaminade so Tatum would still work hard on academics.
Tatum is the son of Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole-Barnes. His father is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Illawarra Hawks in the Australian NBL. Cole-Barnes raised Tatum as a single mother. She earned degrees in communications and political science and graduated from law school. Cole-Barnes also earned her Master of Business Administration.
Tatum is the godson of former NBA player Larry Hughes, who was his father's high school and college teammate. Tatum is also a cousin of former NBA player and current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue.
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Net Worth
While social network details are not explicitly provided in the search results, Jayson Tatum is known to maintain a presence on major platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with fans and shares moments from his professional and personal life.
Tatum is a Christian, crediting Jesus for his career success. Tatum has several tattoos showcasing his Christian faith. Tatum runs the Jayson Tatum Foundation, which aims to help low-income families build "generational wealth." The foundation is particularly active in Tatum's hometown of St. Louis.
Education
Jayson Tatum continues to be a standout figure in professional basketball, combining athleticism, skill, and consistent performance to maintain his status as a premier player in the league.
Jayson Christopher Tatum Sr. (born March 3, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a McDonald's All-American in high school in Missouri and played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Tatum was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft and was voted to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in the 2018 season. Tatum won the inaugural NBA Eastern Conference finals MVP in 2022, and won his first title in the 2024 NBA Finals.
As a senior in 2015–16, Tatum averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds and posted six 40-point games while leading Chaminade to its second Missouri Class 5A state championship. Among his senior year highlights were a 40-point, 17-rebound game in a 76–57 victory over Bentonville High School and its star Malik Monk, a 46-point game against Huntington Prep and Miles Bridges at the Cancer Research Classic, and a final 40-point game against DeMatha Catholic High School and future #1 NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz at the 2016 HoopHall Classic.
Tatum was rated a five-star recruit and was ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit behind Harry Giles and Josh Jackson and No. 2 small forward in the 2016 high school class.
Tatum missed the first eight games of the 2016–17 season due to a foot injury. On December 3, 2016, in his Duke debut, Tatum recorded 10 points in a 94–55 blowout victory over Maine. Three days later, he had 22 points and eight rebounds in an 84–74 victory over Florida at the Jimmy V Classic. On December 12, he was named ACC freshman of the week. On December 21, Tatum had 18 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in a 72–61 victory over Elon. On January 4, 2017, he scored 19 points in a 110–57 blowout victory over Georgia Tech. Three days later, Tatum recorded 22 points and six rebounds in a 93–82 victory over Boston College. On January 21, he scored 14 points in a 70–58 victory over Miami. On February 13, Tatum earned his second ACC freshman of the week honor. Two days later, Tatum recorded a season-high 28 points and eight rebounds in a 65–55 victory over Virginia. On February 18, Tatum scored 19 points in a 99–94 victory over Wake Forest. As the fifth seed in the ACC tournament, Duke defeated Clemson in the second round and Louisville in the quarterfinals. On March 10, Tatum scored 24 points in a 93–83 victory over rival North Carolina in the semifinals. The next day, he tallied 19 points and eight rebounds in a 75–69 victory over Notre Dame, earning the Blue Devils the ACC tournament championship.
While in high school at Chaminade College Preparatory School, Tatum became friends with future NHL forward Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers, as the two were placed in the same gym class. Both Tatum and Tkachuk won their respective championship series (the 2024 NBA Finals and 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, respectively) within a week of each other. Tatum is also friends with former Duke teammate and former NBA player Harry Giles.
