Jalen Slawson

Jalen Slawson (born October 22, 1999) is an American college basketball player for the Furman Paladins of the Southern Conference.

Jalen Slawson
No. 20 – Furman Paladins
PositionSmall forward
LeagueSouthern Conference
Personal information
Born (1999-10-22) October 22, 1999
Charleston, South Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolPinewood Preparatory School
(Summerville, South Carolina)
CollegeFurman (2018–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Slawson grew up in Summerville, South Carolina and attended Pinewood Preparatory School.[1] He was named the Area Player of the Year after averaging 14.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game as a senior.[2] Slawson committed to play college basketball at Furman.[3]

College career

Slawson was a key bench player during his freshman season at Furman and became a starter entering his sophomore year. He averaged 8.7 points as a junior.[4] Slawson was named the Southern Conference (SoCon) Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-SoCon after averaging 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game during his senior season.[5]

Slawson decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Furman for a fifth season.[6] He was named the SoCon Player of the Year as he helped lead the Paladins' to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 43 years.[7]

Personal life

Slawson's father, Tom Slawson, played college basketball at the Citadel.[8]

References
  1. "Slawson steps into leadership role for Panthers". The Post and Courier. January 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. "PREP SPORTS: Slawson named Boys Basketball Player of the Year". The Post and Courier. May 9, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. "Pinewood Prep hoopsters sign". The Post and Courier. November 13, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  4. "Jalen Slawson's bond with coach Bob Richey key to Furman basketball". The Greenville News. February 18, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  5. "Furman basketball is the SoCon favorite. Now it must handle the hype". The Greenville News. October 31, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  6. "Furman found NCAAs thanks to college roommates, best friends". Washington Post. Associated Press. March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  7. "Jalen Slawson, the heart of Furman's NCAA Tournament joy". The Post and Courier. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  8. "Citadel basketball great wears Paladin purple for son, a budding star at Furman". The Post and Courier. January 8, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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