Jalen Adams

Jalen R. Adams (born December 11, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

For the NBA player who attended St. Bonaventure, see Jaylen Adams.
Jalen Adams
Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1995-12-11) December 11, 1995
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUConn (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Erie BayHawks
2020-presentChampagne Châlons-Reims
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-AAC (2017)
  • Second-team All-AAC (2018)
  • Third-team All-AAC (2019)

College career

Adams arrived at Connecticut with high expectations, as a top-30 recruit from Roxbury, Massachusetts.[1] Adams sunk a three-quarter court shot to help UConn defeat Cincinnati in four overtimes in the 2016 AAC Tournament.[2] As a sophomore, Adams averaged 14.4 points and 6.1 assists per game on a team that finished 16-17.[3]

Adams posted 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game as a junior. As a senior, Adams averaged 16.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.[4] His season was cut short due to an MCL sprain on his right knee suffered in an 81-63 loss to Temple in February 2019.[1]

Adams is 12th all time on the UConn top scorers' list in 118 games played with 1,657 points scored in his collegiate career.

Professional career

Erie BayHawks (2019–2020)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Adams joined the New Orleans Pelicans for the NBA Summer League.[2] He was also signed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans.[5] On October 19, 2019, Adams was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans.[6] On October 26, 2019, Adams was included in the training camp roster of the Erie BayHawks.[7] On January 14, 2020, he posted 33 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals in a 138-126 loss to the Maine Red Claws.[8] Adams averaged 19 points and 4 rebounds per game.[9]

Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket (2020–present)

On June 10, 2020, Adams signed with Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket of the French LNB Pro A.[10]

References
  1. Amore, Dom (February 8, 2019). "UConn senior Jalen Adams to miss 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain". Hartford Courant. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  2. Amore, Dom (June 21, 2019). "UConn's Jalen Adams signs with Pelicans after the NBA Draft". Hartford Courant. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  3. "Jalen Adams looking forward to UConn Huskies' 2017-'18 season". Fox 61. October 1, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  4. "UConn star Jalen Adams signs with Pelicans after NBA draft". SNYTV. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  5. "New Orleans Pelicans Announce 2019 Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  6. "Pelicans waive three from roster". NBA.com. October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  7. "Erie BayHawks Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 26, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  8. "Jalen Adams: Shines again for Erie". CBS Sports. January 15, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  9. Putterman, Jeremy (February 27, 2020). "Huskies in the pros: Former UConn standouts Andre Drummond, Shabazz Napier settle in after trades; Jeremy Lamb tears ACL; Jerome Dyson, Jeff Adrien find new homes overseas". Hartford Courant. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  10. "Jalen Adams joins Chalons-Reims". Sportando. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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