Jaden Shackelford
Jaden Shackelford (born February 14, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Valley Suns of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. High school careerIn his first two years of high school, Shackelford attended Oak Hills High School in Oak Hills, California.[1] For his junior season, he transferred to Hesperia High School in Hesperia, California.[2] Shackelford averaged 34 points, 11 rebounds, 5.5 assists and four steals per game as a senior.[1] He was named Mojave River League MVP and Daily Press Basketball Athlete of the Year.[3] He committed to playing college basketball for Alabama over offers from Kansas State, Pepperdine and UNLV, among others.[4] College careerOn February 12, 2020, Shackelford matched his freshman season-high of 28 points, with eight rebounds and seven three-pointers, in a 95–91 loss to Auburn in overtime.[5] Six days later, he was named USBWA National Freshman of the Week.[6] As a freshman, Shackelford averaged 15 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, earning SEC All-Freshman Team honors.[1] He averaged 14 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game as a sophomore. Shackelford was named to the Second Team All-SEC. Following the season he entered the 2021 NBA draft without hiring an agent, and also entered the transfer portal.[7] Shackelford decided to return to Alabama in July 2021.[8] On February 9, 2022, he posted career-highs of 30 points and eight 3-pointers in a 97–83 win over Ole Miss.[9] Shackelford was named to the Second Team All-SEC as a junior after averaging 16.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.[10] On April 3, 2022, Shackelford declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[11] Professional careerOklahoma City Blue (2022–2024)After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Shackelford signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 24, 2022.[12] On November 3, 2022, Shackelford was named to the opening night roster for the Oklahoma City Blue.[13] On October 20, 2023, Shackelford signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was waived the same day.[14] On October 31, he re-joined the Oklahoma City Blue.[15] During his second season with them, Shackelford would win the 2024 NBA G League championship while with the Blue. Valley Suns (2024–present)On September 19, 2024, Shackelford signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Phoenix Suns,[16] but was waived on September 26.[17] On October 27, he joined the Valley Suns.[18] Career statistics
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Personal lifeShackelford's father, Anthony, a youth mentor at Abundant Living Family Church. Shackelford is of African American and Dutch descent.[2] References
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