Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose was a versatile left-handed guard/forward known for his scoring, playmaking, and swagger. He had a productive NBA career and became a prominent media personality after retirement.

Key Achievements

• NBA Most Improved Player (2000)
• NBA Finals appearance with the Indiana Pacers (2000)
• Career average of over 14 points per game across 13 seasons
• Member of Michigan’s legendary “Fab Five”

College Career

Rose played at the University of Michigan (1991–1994) and was a key figure in the “Fab Five,” helping the team reach back-to-back NCAA Finals in 1992 and 1993 while averaging 17.6 points per game in college.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 923
• Points per game: 14.3
• Rebounds per game: 3.5
• Assists per game: 3.8

Off the Court

Rose transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a lead analyst on ESPN. He also founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, a tuition-free charter high school in his hometown of Detroit.