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Memphis Grizzlies | #8 | Forward-Center

Jaren Jackson Jr.

PPG

17.9

RPG

5.3

APG

1.5

HEIGHT

6'10" (2.08m)

WEIGHT

242lb (110kg)

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Michigan State

AGE

26 years

BIRTHDATE

September 15, 1999

DRAFT

2018 R1 Pick 4

EXPERIENCE

7 Years

6'10" | 242lb | 26 years

DRAFT

2018 R1 Pick 4

BIRTHDATE

September 15, 1999

COUNTRY

USA

LAST ATTENDED

Michigan State

EXPERIENCE

7 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Nov 18, 2025MEM @ SASL331882040.02728.6000.024630032-4
Nov 15, 2025MEM @ CLEL332662326.12825.0121485.714520125-2
Nov 12, 2025MEM @ BOSL231871546.71333.33310020201135-28
Nov 11, 2025MEM @ NYKL301971450.02450.03475.0156300567
Nov 09, 2025MEM vs. OKCL291761637.53742.92540.025720213-2

Player News

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11/20/2025, 11:23 PM

Officially out

Jackson (ankle) won't play Thursday against the Kings, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

11/19/2025, 11:07 PM

Not expected to play Thursday

Jackson is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Kings due to a sprained right ankle.

11/19/2025, 4:51 PM

Puts up 18 in loss

Jackson totaled 18 points (8-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 loss to the Spurs.

11/16/2025, 2:26 AM

Season-high 26 points

Jackson provided 26 points (6-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 12-14 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 33 minutes during Saturday's 108-100 loss to Cleveland.

11/13/2025, 3:27 AM

Struggles with foul trouble in loss

Jackson produced 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 131-95 loss to Boston.

Awards and Honors

  • 3 All-Defensive Team

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 2 NBA All-Star

  • 1 NBA Defensive Player of the Month

  • 1 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

  • 1 NBA Player of the Week