How old is Jaren Jackson Jr.?

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Age
Jaren Jackson Jr. during Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors - Emirates NBA Cup

Jaren Jackson Jr. is a professional basketball player from the USA who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, as of 2024. He is also known by the name “Block Panther” and his initials JJJ. He was the fourth overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2018 NBA draft. Jaren Jackson Jr. was born to Terri Jackson, WNBPA executive director, and Jaren Jackson, a former NBA player and professional basketball coach. Jackson Jr. began his high school career with Park Tudor School where he played for three years and won the IHSAA state basketball championship twice. He averaged 10 points, six rebounds, and three blocks per game.

Jaren played for Michigan State and made his college debut on November 10, 2017. He went on to record multiple season-highs, including a season-high 13 rebounds over the North Florida Ospreys, another season-high 19 points against the Duke Blue Devils, 21 points against the Illinois Fighting Illini, and 27 points against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. His collegiate career was studded with many such performances which earned him the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, the All-Big Ten’s Third Team, and the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team.

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Age

Jaren Jackson Jr. is 25 years old, as of February 2025. Jaren Jackson Jr. was born September 15, 1999, in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA. He declared for the NBA draft in 2018 and was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as a fourth overall pick in the first round. The Grizzlies signed him for a rookie scale contract of $29,280,440 for 4 years, as per Spotrac.

His performances over the years have earned him multiple awards, including NBA All-Star 2023, NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2023, NBA All-Rookie First Team 2019, two-time NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2022, and 2023, and two-times NBA blocks leader in 2022, and 2023. The Memphis Grizzlies also renewed his contract based on his achievements. They have signed a 4-year contract worth $104,720,000. His average salary during the contract would be $26,180,000. He earns a base salary of $25,257,798 in 2024-25. (via Spotrac)

Jaren Jackson Jr. Height

Jaren Jackson Jr. is 6 feet 10 inches or 208 cm tall as per Pro Basketball References.

Jaren Jackson Jr. Weight

Jaren Jackson Jr. weighs 242 lbs or 109 kg.

FAQs on Jaren Jackson Jr.

A. Jaren Jackson Jr. makes $25,257,798 in 2024-25 season.

A. As of February 2025, Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 1.9 blocks per game for his NBA career, as per Basketball Reference.

A. Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 660 3-pointers, as of February 2025, according to Stat Muse.

A. Jaren Jackson Jr. is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) in height.

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