Jaden Shackelford facts for kids
Shackelford with Alabama in 2022
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| No. 23 – Valley Suns | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 14, 2001 Hesperia, California, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| College | Alabama (2019–2022) |
| NBA Draft | 2022 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2022–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2024 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2024–present | Valley Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jaden Shackelford was born on February 14, 2001. He is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Valley Suns team in the NBA G League. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Jaden's High School Basketball Journey
Jaden Shackelford started his high school basketball journey at Oak Hills High School in California. For his junior year, he moved to Hesperia High School. In his senior year, Jaden was amazing on the court! He scored an average of 34 points per game. He also grabbed 11 rebounds, made 5.5 assists, and got four steals in each game.
Because of his great skills, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Mojave River League. He was also chosen as the Daily Press Basketball Athlete of the Year. After high school, Jaden decided to play college basketball for Alabama. He chose Alabama over other big schools like Kansas State and UNLV.
College Basketball Career
Jaden Shackelford played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Freshman Year Highlights (2019–2020)
On February 12, 2020, Jaden had a fantastic game. He scored 28 points, which was his highest score as a freshman. He also got eight rebounds and made seven three-pointers in a close game against Auburn. A few days later, he was recognized as the USBWA National Freshman of the Week. As a freshman, Jaden averaged 15 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. His great performance earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Sophomore and Junior Years (2020–2022)
In his second year, Jaden continued to play well. He averaged 14 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He was named to the Second Team All-SEC. After this season, he thought about joining the 2021 NBA draft. He also considered transferring to another college. However, in July 2021, Jaden decided to return to Alabama for his junior year.
His junior year was also very strong. On February 9, 2022, he set new personal records. He scored 30 points and made eight three-pointers in a win against Ole Miss. As a junior, Jaden averaged 16.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He was again named to the Second Team All-SEC.
On April 3, 2022, Jaden decided to enter the 2022 NBA draft. This meant he would not play any more college basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for Oklahoma City Blue (2022–2024)
After the 2022 NBA draft, Jaden Shackelford signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This happened on June 24, 2022. On November 3, 2022, he was officially part of the opening night roster for the Oklahoma City Blue. The Oklahoma City Blue is a team in the NBA G League.
On October 20, 2023, Jaden signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder again, but he was waived (released) the same day. On October 31, he rejoined the Oklahoma City Blue. During his second season with the Blue, Jaden and his team won the 2024 NBA G League championship! This was a big achievement for him and the team.
Joining the Valley Suns (2024–Present)
On September 19, 2024, Jaden Shackelford signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. However, he was waived by them on September 26. On October 27, he joined the Valley Suns. He is currently playing for the Valley Suns in the NBA G League.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| * | Led NCAA Division I |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Alabama | 31 | 19 | 29.4 | .413 | .357 | .768 | 4.5 | 1.4 | .5 | .2 | 15.0 |
| 2020–21 | Alabama | 33* | 32 | 29.3 | .410 | .342 | .756 | 3.8 | 2.0 | .8 | .1 | 14.0 |
| Career | 64 | 51 | 29.4 | .411 | .351 | .762 | 4.1 | 1.7 | .7 | .1 | 14.5 | |
About Jaden's Family
Jaden Shackelford's father, Anthony, works as a youth mentor at the Abundant Living Family Church. Jaden's background includes both African American and Dutch heritage.
