Jaleen Smith

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Jaleen Smith
2021-10-12 ALBA Berlin gegen Fenerbahçe SK (EuroLeague 2021-22) by Sandro Halank–065.jpg
No. 3 – Alba Berlin
PositionShooting guard / Point Guard
LeagueBasketball Bundesliga
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1994-11-24) November 24, 1994 (age 27)
Freeport, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrazosport (Freeport, Texas)
CollegeNew Hampshire (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2019USC Heidelberg
2019–2021Riesen Ludwigsburg
2021–presentAlba Berlin
Career highlights and awards

Jaleen Smith (born November 24, 1994) is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for Alba Berlin of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague.[1]

Club career[]

In 2019, Smith switched teams from USC Heidelberg to Riesen Ludwigsburg.[2]

For the 2020–21 Basketball Bundesliga season, Smith was elected as Most Valuable Player.[3] He received the award at the same time as his coach John Patrick became Coach of the year. Smith averaged 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game.[3]

On August 25, 2021, Smith signed a three-year deal with Alba Berlin.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "ALBA Berlin signs German BBL's MVP Jaleen Smith". 25 August 2021.
  2. ^ Jürgen Frey (17 March 2021). "Der König der Riesen und sein Traum von der NBA". Stuttgarter Nachrichten (in German). Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b Titel für die Riesen: Jaleen Smith ist MVP der Saison Ludwigsburger Kreiszeitung, 19 May 2021. Accessed 20 May 2021.(in German)
  4. ^ "Jaleen Smith inks with Alba Berlin". Sportando. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.

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