Jalen Duren Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Mother, Father, Net Worth & Biography

Detroit Pistons New Pick Jalen Duren Wiki | Bio

Jalen Montez Duren, aka Jalen Duren (born on November 18, 2003), is a 19-years-old basketball player from Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. From 2021-2022 he represented The Memphis Tigers playing in the center position. In 2022 he got drafted into NBA when Charlotte Hornets picked him in the first round. Until now, this 6 feet 11 inches tall giant athlete has won many awards, including AAC Freshman of the Year.

In 2022, this young talent came into the news after his splendid performance against Oklahoma City Thunder. Montez entered the basketball court wearing his O-numbered jersey, and in 25 minutes of the game scored 5 points and assisted twice. Although the Pistons lost the match, Jalen got to showcase his talents, and hopefully, we will get to watch him in the coming games.

How old is Jalen Duren?

On November 18, 2003, Jalen Duren (age 19) took birth in an African-American family in New Castle, Delaware, United States. According to the source, Jalen has two siblings, a brother, and a sister. We learned from our trusted source that the name of Duren’s mother is Aneisea Hudgins, but we did not find his father’s name.

When Jalen was 6 years old, he fell in love with basketball and started playing it at a local court. Daily he used to play football and basketball. In 8th grade, Duren had an impressive stature of 6′ 8″, which is why he received recognition and caught the eyes of selectors. He experienced a glorious basketball career in his school days and represented Philadelphia-based Roman Catholic High School until 2021.

How Jalen Duren Became a Basketball Star?

After high school, Jalen received a scholarship offer from the University of Memphis, and he accepted it. Like school days, Duren’s performance with The Memphis Tigers was also astonishing. In November, he conceded 19 points with 19 rebounds in a match against Western Kentucky. Courtesy of Duren, that year Memphis Basketball team reached the NCAA tournament after 7 years.

After considering all the pros and cons in January 2022, he decided to appear for drafts forgoing his college availability. He knew he had excellent chances of being picked as he was the number one recruit, which Rivals and ESPN had also accepted. During drafts, Charlotte Hornets expressed interest in him and picked him but later, his rights were transferred to New York Knicks, which traded him to Detroit Pistons.

Personal Life of Jalen Duren

Jalen loves to use social media platforms. He is present on Instagram and Twitter and has a YouTube channel where he connects with his fans and does Live Q&A sessions. Many fans of Duren want to know if the young basketballer has a girlfriend and when we tried to gather information on this topic, we learned that he is currently single and does not have a woman in his life.

Jalen Duren Q&A

Ques: How tall is Jalen Duren?

Ans: He is 6’11” (2.11m) tall and 250lb (113kg) heavy.

Ques: At what position does Jalen Duren play?

Ans: Center.

Ques: How old is Jalen Duren?

Ans: He is only 19 (as of 2022).

Ques: When does Jalen Duren’s birthday fall?

Ans: On November 18.

Ques: Who are Jalen Duren’s parents?

Ans: Aneisea Hudgins (mother).

Ques: For how much did the Detroit Pistons sign Jalen Duren? 

Ans: $3,436,900, according to Rookie Wire.