Jalen Adaway

Jalen Adaway (born July 9, 1998) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Miami RedHawks and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies.

Jalen Adaway
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1998-07-09) July 9, 1998
Logansport, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolLogansport
(Logansport, Indiana)
College
NBA draft2022 / Undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Austin Spurs
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Adaway attended Logansport High School. He averaged 15.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.1 steals per game as a senior to lead the Berries to a 23–2 record.[1] Adaway was named to the Indiana All-Star team. He posted 1,446 points and 655 rebounds in his career. Adaway committed to play college basketball at Miami (OH).[2]

College career

As a freshman, Adaway averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He averaged 7.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[3] Following the season, he transferred to St. Bonaventure and sat out a year per NCAA regulations. Adaway averaged 12.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a junior, helping the Bonnies to win their first Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament since 2012 and receive an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. As a senior, he averaged 15.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 37.6% from three-point range, earning First Team All-Atlantic 10 honors.[4] Adaway decided to forgo his final season of eligibility granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and turn professional.[5]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2022 NBA draft, Adaway joined the Miami Heat for NBA Summer League. He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the San Antonio Spurs on August 31, 2022.[6] Adaway subsequently joined the Austin Spurs.[7] He was waived on February 11, 2023.

References
  1. Morrison, Jay (April 12, 2017). "New Miami coach lands first recruit". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  2. Neddenriep, Kyle (June 9, 2017). "Jalen Adaway shines for Senior All-Star team after initial snub". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. "Adaway to transfer from Miami of Ohio". Pharos-Tribune. March 15, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. Boyd, James (June 8, 2022). "'She was my everything': Late mom powers Logansport native Jalen Adaway in Pacers workout". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. Lenzi, Rachel (April 8, 2022). "St. Bonaventure's Jalen Adaway to turn professional, declare for NBA Draft". The Buffalo News. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  6. Afseth, Grant (August 31, 2022). "Spurs, Jalen Adaway Agree to Exhibit 10 Contract". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  7. Kroeger, Garrett (December 10, 2022). "Austin Spurs aim to grow fanbase with game in Laredo". Laredo Morning Times. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
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