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Jalen Harris

Jalen Harris is an American-born professional basketball player who has also represented Jordan internationally.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jalen Harris is an American-born professional basketball player who has also represented Jordan internationally. He was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft after playing college basketball for Louisiana Tech and Nevada. As of the latest available sources, he plays professionally in Asia.

Early life and college career

Harris was born in Dallas, Texas, and attended Duncanville High School. He played college basketball for Louisiana Tech and later Nevada.

Professional career

Harris was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 59th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He has played in the NBA, the NBA G League, and overseas professional basketball.

Suspension and later career

Harris was suspended from the NBA for the 2021–22 season because of a drug violation. Later records indicate he continued playing in professional leagues in Asia.

International play

Wikipedia lists Harris as American-born and naturalized Jordanian, indicating an international basketball identity tied to Jordan.

Key facts

  • Harris is a shooting guard born in Dallas, Texas.
  • He played college basketball at Louisiana Tech and Nevada.
  • The Toronto Raptors selected him with the 59th pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
  • He was suspended from the NBA for the 2021–22 season due to a drug violation.
  • He has played professionally outside the NBA, including in the G League and in Asia.
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Canadian context

He was drafted by the Toronto Raptors, making him relevant to Canadian basketball and NBA coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jalen Harris?
Jalen Harris is a professional basketball player from Dallas, Texas, who played college basketball for Louisiana Tech and Nevada and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in 2020.
What position does Jalen Harris play?
He plays as a shooting guard.
When was Jalen Harris born?
He was born on August 14, 1998.
Which NBA team drafted Jalen Harris?
The Toronto Raptors drafted him 59th overall in the 2020 NBA draft.
Did Jalen Harris play for Jordan?
Available sources describe him as a naturalized Jordanian player, but they do not provide full international-team details here.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Harris
    Supports: Full name, birth details, nationality, college history, Raptors draft selection, suspension, and later overseas teams.
  2. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1630223/jalen-harris
    Supports: Height, weight, birthdate, country, draft position, last attended school, and NBA experience.
  3. NBA G League — https://gleague.nba.com/player/1630223
    Supports: G League roster status, position, height, weight, birthdate, draft pick, college, and career statistics.
  4. Basketball-Reference — https://basketball-reference.com/players/h/harrija01.html
    Supports: Draft details, position, height, weight, and NBA statistical profile.
  5. RealGM — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jalen-Harris/Summary/107049
    Supports: Position, physical profile, college, high school, draft details, and professional status.