Jalen Suggs

Jalen Suggs is one of those players who came into the NBA already carrying big-moment credentials — this is the guy who hit that iconic buzzer-beater in overtime of the 2021 Final Four to send Gonzaga to the national championship game, a shot so theatrical it looked scripted. The Orlando Magic grabbed him fifth overall that same year, and honestly the fit makes sense: a high-motor guard with genuine two-way instincts on a young team that needs exactly that kind of competitive DNA. He's had his share of injury setbacks early in his career, which is frustrating to watch because when he's healthy and locked in, the defensive intensity and playmaking vision are genuinely exciting. He's still only in his early twenties, so I'm not writing any chapters yet — I'm just watching, because the upside is real and that Gonzaga moment proved he's built for pressure.

Name (English)

Jalen Suggs

Name (Japanese)

ジェイレン・サッグス

Reading

じぇいれん・さっぐす

Born

June 3, 2001 (age 25)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Snake

Origin

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Height

2 cm

Occupation

basketball player

University

Gonzaga University

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%83%E3%82%B0%E3%82%B9

Tags

• Minnesota
• basketball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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