Jacob Glen LaRavia is a professional basketball player who plays in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies as a forward as of December 2024. LaRavia attended Indiana State University and played his freshman and sophomore seasons for the Indiana State Sycamores men’s basketball team. LaRavia was named to the MVC All-Freshman and All-Newcomers teams after averaging 9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in his freshman season. After playing for two seasons with the Sycamores, LaRavia transferred to play for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons men’s basketball team, in Division I college basketball. LaRavia played 88 games in his college career, averaging 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He was named to the second-team All-ACC in 2022.
LaRavia forwent his remaining years of college eligibility and declared for the 2022 NBA draft. He was selected as the 19th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft but was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. As of December 6, 2024, he has scored 685 points, grabbed 301 rebounds, and made 164 assists in 93 NBA regular-season games.
Jake Laravia Nationality
Jake LaRavia holds American nationality. He was born in Pasadena, California, but shifted to Indianapolis when he was five years old.
Jake LaRavia hometown
Jake LaRavia’s hometown is Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. According to his college profile, he averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game during his senior year. He also averaged 42.6 percent on 3-pointers as per his college profile,
Jake LaRavia Birthplace
Jake Laravia was born to Jeff and Becky LaRavia on November 3, 2001, in Pasadena, California, United States.
FAQs on Jake LaRavia
A. Jake LaRavia is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall.
A. Jake LaRavia weighs 235 lbs (107 kg) as of December 2024.
A. As of December 2024, Jake LaRavia wears jersey number 3 in the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. As of December 2024, Jake LaRavia is 23 years old.