Jalen Duren
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Jalen Montez Duren ( DURR-ən; born November 18, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. A center, he stands 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) and weighs 250 pounds (113 kg). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class. Duren was ranked as the top player in the 2022 class before reclassifying.
Infobox
Position
Center
League
NBA
Born
(2003-11-18) November 18, 2003 (age 22)Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight
250 lb (113 kg)
High school
Roman Catholic(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Montverde Academy(Montverde, Florida)
College
Memphis (2021–2022)
NBA draft
2022: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Drafted by
Charlotte Hornets
Playing career
2022–present
2022–present
Detroit Pistons
Men's basketball
Medals Men's basketball Representing the United States FIBA Americas U16 Championship 2019 Brazil Team
Tables
College recruiting information · High school career › Recruiting
Jalen Duren C
Jalen Duren C
Name
Jalen Duren C
Hometown
Sharon Hill
School
Montverde Academy (FL)
Height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight
230 lb (100 kg)
Commit date
Aug 6, 2021
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (97)
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (97)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (97)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 3 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 3 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7
Name
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 3 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Jalen Duren C | Sharon Hill | Montverde Academy (FL) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (97) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 3 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
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· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Detroit
GP
67
GS
31
MPG
24.9
FG%
648
3P%
000
FT%
611
RPG
8.9
APG
1.1
SPG
7
BPG
9
PPG
9.1
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Detroit
GP
61
GS
60
MPG
29.1
FG%
619
3P%
000
FT%
790
RPG
11.6
APG
2.4
SPG
5
BPG
8
PPG
13.8
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Detroit
GP
78
GS
78
MPG
26.1
FG%
692
3P%
–
FT%
669
RPG
10.3
APG
2.7
SPG
7
BPG
1.1
PPG
11.8
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
206
GP
169
GS
26.6
MPG
653
FG%
000
3P%
691
FT%
10.2
RPG
2.1
APG
6
SPG
9
BPG
11.5
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2022–23 | Detroit | 67 | 31 | 24.9 | 648 | 000 | 611 | 8.9 | 1.1 | 7 | 9 | 9.1 |
| 2023–24 | Detroit | 61 | 60 | 29.1 | 619 | 000 | 790 | 11.6 | 2.4 | 5 | 8 | 13.8 |
| 2024–25 | Detroit | 78 | 78 | 26.1 | 692 | – | 669 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 7 | 1.1 | 11.8 |
| Career | 206 | 169 | 26.6 | 653 | 000 | 691 | 10.2 | 2.1 | 6 | 9 | 11.5 | |
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
Detroit
GP
6
GS
6
MPG
33.8
FG%
650
3P%
—
FT%
826
RPG
10.7
APG
3.5
SPG
3
BPG
1.7
PPG
11.8
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
6
GP
6
GS
33.8
MPG
650
FG%
—
3P%
826
FT%
10.7
RPG
3.5
APG
3
SPG
1.7
BPG
11.8
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2025 | Detroit | 6 | 6 | 33.8 | 650 | — | 826 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.7 | 11.8 |
| Career | 6 | 6 | 33.8 | 650 | — | 826 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.7 | 11.8 | |
· Career statistics › College
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Memphis
GP
29
GS
29
MPG
25.3
FG%
597
3P%
000
FT%
625
RPG
8.1
APG
1.3
SPG
8
BPG
2.1
PPG
12.0
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2021–22 | Memphis | 29 | 29 | 25.3 | 597 | 000 | 625 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 8 | 2.1 | 12.0 |
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