Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jalen Mcdaniels was born on January 31, 1998, in Federal Way, Washington. He is a forward/center in the NBA.

A native of Federal Way, Washington, McDaniels attended Federal Way High School, where he also played football. McDaniels was the ranked as the 98th best prospect in the class of 2016 heading into his senior season at Federal Way High School. He was named an Associated Press Washington state Class 4A first-team selection after averaging 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots in his senior season. Federal Way finished the season undefeated with a record of 29-0 and won the Class 4A state championship. He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs. McDaniels was selected with 52nd overall draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets.