Jalen Hood-Schifino
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Jalen Hood-Schifino ( HUUD shif-EE-noh; born June 19, 2003) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers. He was a five-star and four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.
Infobox
2025
→Delaware Blue Coats
Position
Point guard / shooting guard
Born
(2003-06-19) June 19, 2003 (age 22)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
210 lb (95 kg)
High school
Northside Christian Academy(Charlotte, North Carolina) Combine Academy(Lincolnton, North Carolina) Montverde Academy(Montverde, Florida)
College
Indiana (2022–2023)
NBA draft
2023: 1st round, 17th overall pick
Drafted by
Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career
2023–present
2023–2025
Los Angeles Lakers
2023–2024
→South Bay Lakers
Tables
College recruiting information · High school career › Recruiting
Jalen Hood-Schifino PG / SG
Jalen Hood-Schifino PG / SG
Name
Jalen Hood-Schifino PG / SG
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
School
Montverde Academy (FL)
Height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Commit date
Aug 24, 2021
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (89)
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (89)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (89)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 18 247Sports: 26 ESPN: 26
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 18 247Sports: 26 ESPN: 26
Name
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 18 247Sports: 26 ESPN: 26
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino PG / SG | Pittsburgh, PA | Montverde Academy (FL) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Aug 24, 2021 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (89) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 18 247Sports: 26 ESPN: 26 | ||||||
| Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"Indiana 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved October 19, 2022. "2022 Indiana Hoosiers Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved October 19, 2022. "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved October 19, 2022. | ||||||
· Career statistics › NBA
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
L.A. Lakers
GP
21
GS
0
MPG
5.2
FG%
222
3P%
133
FT%
600
RPG
6
APG
4
SPG
1
BPG
1
PPG
1.6
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
L.A. Lakers
GP
2
GS
0
MPG
7.1
FG%
1.000
3P%
—
FT%
1.000
RPG
5
APG
5
SPG
0
BPG
5
PPG
2.0
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Year
Philadelphia
Team
13
GP
0
GS
23.2
MPG
371
FG%
304
3P%
842
FT%
2.0
RPG
2.8
APG
4
SPG
5
BPG
7.8
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
36
GP
0
GS
11.8
MPG
329
FG%
262
3P%
732
FT%
1.1
RPG
1.3
APG
2
SPG
3
BPG
3.9
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2023–24 | Lakers | 21 | 0 | 5.2 | 222 | 133 | 600 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 |
| 2024–25 | Lakers | 2 | 0 | 7.1 | 1.000 | — | 1.000 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2.0 |
| Philadelphia | 13 | 0 | 23.2 | 371 | 304 | 842 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 4 | 5 | 7.8 | |
| Career | 36 | 0 | 11.8 | 329 | 262 | 732 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 3 | 3.9 | |
· Career statistics › College
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Indiana
GP
32
GS
32
MPG
33.1
FG%
417
3P%
333
FT%
776
RPG
4.1
APG
3.7
SPG
8
BPG
3
PPG
13.5
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2022–23 | Indiana | 32 | 32 | 33.1 | 417 | 333 | 776 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 8 | 3 | 13.5 |
References
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-start-of-season-nba-pronunciation-guide
- "Jalen Hood-Schifino brings competitiveness, versatility to Indiana"https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/06/24/jalen-hood-schifino-brings-competitiveness-versatility-to-indiana/
- "2022-23 Indiana basketball player profile: Jalen Hood-Schifino"https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/10/17/2022-23-indiana-basketball-player-profile-jalen-hood-schifino/
- ClutchPoints.comhttps://clutchpoints.com/lakers-kobe-bryant-fan-jalen-hood-schifino-reacts-to-going-no-17
- RealGM.comhttps://basketball.realgm.com/gleague/teams/South-Bay-Lakers/12/Transaction_History/2024
- RealGM.comhttps://basketball.realgm.com/gleague/teams/South-Bay-Lakers/12/Transaction_History/2025
- BleacherReport.comhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/10113967-lakers-news-jalen-hood-schifino-undergoes-surgery-on-back-injury-timetable-tbd
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-acquire-jalen-hood-schifino-and-two-future-second-round-picks
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-waive-jalen-hood-schifino
- Motociclismohttps://motociclismo.pt/en/philadelphia-76ers-surprising-change-of-game-signing-former-lakers-pick-jalen-hood-schifino-foreshadows-david-roddys-departure/
- Orange County Registerhttps://www.ocregister.com/2023/06/22/lakers-take-indiana-pg-jalen-hood-schifino-with-1st-round-pick-in-nba-draft/
- Inside the Hallhttps://www.insidethehall.com/2021/08/25/jalen-hood-schifino-a-commitment-to-indiana-and-the-relentless-mindset-he-learned-from-his-mother/
- "11 IU basketball athletes join summer class for Hoosiers For Good NIL deal"https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/08/03/11-iu-basketball-athletes-join-summer-class-for-hoosiers-for-good-nil-deal/
- Trib HSSNhttps://tribhssn.triblive.com/former-penn-hills-athlete-jalen-hood-schifino-gains-college-attention-on-summer-circuit/
- West Virginia University Athleticshttps://wvusports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/drew-schifino/12684
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Reviewhttps://archive.triblive.com/news/schifino-ruled-ineligible-at-california-pa/
- Eurobasket.comhttps://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Drew-Schifino/46214