The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Jalen Wilson, the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, to a two-way contract.
Wilson (6’8″, 225) spent four years (2019-23) at the University of Kansas, appearing in 104 total games (89 starts) and posting averages of 14.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting from the field, 31.6 percent shooting From 3-point range, 73.2% shooting from the free throw line, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.7 minutes per game. Wilson became the 10th Jayhawk all-time to score at least 1,400 career points (1,475) and 800 rebounds (802). The 22-year-old was named a consensus All-America First Team selection and was named Big 12 Player of the Year after a redshirt junior season in which he averaged 20.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 35.4 minutes. For each competition across 36 matches. (everything starts). As a redshirt sophomore, he helped lead the Jayhawks to a national championship while also earning All-Big 12 Third Team honors from Denton, Texas.