Born on April 3, 1999, in Houston, Texas, to Robert and Gwendolyn Vanderbilt, Jarred Vanderbilt has basketball running in his family. Both his parents are former basketball players, who played for Wiley College and Xavier of Louisiana.
Currently playing as power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, Vanderbilt was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, and one of the best players of the 2017 class. However, due to multiple injuries, his college career with the Kentucky Wildcats lasted just 14 games.
The Orlando Magic selected Vanderbilt with the 41st overall pick in 2018, but he was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he played from 2018 to 2020. Since then, he has also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz.
Jarred Vanderbilt Height
Jarred Vanderbilt is 6 foot 8 inches tall. His length along with his 7-foot-1 wingspan allows him to be a good rim protector, rebounder and slasher. Vanderbilt is known for his defensive IQ and ability to guard multiple positions.
Jarred Vanderbilt Weight
Jarred Vanderbilt weighs 214 lbs (97 kg). As of February 2024, the 24-year-old is averaging 6.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in his NBA career.
Vanderbilt was also a part of the United States National Under-16 team for the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship of 2015, where he won the gold.
FAQ's on Jarred Vanderbilt Height
A. Eric Ruiz is the agent of Jarred Vanderbilt.
A. In a three-team trade, the Lakers sent Russell Westbrook, Damian Jones, Juan Toscano-Anderson and a protected first round pick to the Utah Jazz and a future second round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from the Utah Jazz.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt plays as a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
A. As of February 2024, Jarred Vanderbilt is averaging 20.4 minutes per game during the regular season and 15.9 minutes in the playoffs.
