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Get to know Fil-Am sensation Jalen Green, a projected top 5 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft! NBA NBADraft

Jalen Green is arguably one of the most exciting rookies to watch out for in the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA season.

Born and raised in the US, Green’s first visit to the Philippines was during the 2018 NBTC tournament, where he played for the FilAm Sports USA team. He also joined the Slam Dunk contest and the All-Star Game, electrifying the Filipino crowd with his high-flying jams and his dazzling offensive skillset.Green captured the FIBA U17 World Cup MVP after leading Team USA to its fifth straight world title in 2018.

There, Green averaged massive numbers of 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists to lead Prolific Prep to an astonishing 31-3 record and the Grind Session World Championship.In April 2020, despite receiving offers to play for the Auburn Tigers and the Memphis Tigers in the US NCAA, Green opted to turn pro and joined the NBA G League Ignite – a team for elite NBA draft prospects.

 

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