Jalen Adams

Jalen R. Adams (born December 11, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

Adams arrived at Connecticut with high expectations, as a top-30 recruit from Roxbury, Massachusetts. Adams sunk a three-quarter court shot to help UConn defeat Cincinnati in four overtimes in the 2016 AAC Tournament. As a sophomore, Adams averaged 14.4 points and 6.1 assists per game on a team that finished 16-17.

Adams posted 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game as a junior. As a senior, Adams averaged 16.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. His season was cut short due to an MCL sprain on his right knee suffered in an 81-63 loss to Temple.

Adams is 12th all time on the UConn top scorers list in 118 games played with 1,657 points scored in his collegiate career.

Erie BayHawks (2019–present)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Adams joined the New Orleans Pelicans for the NBA Summer League. He was also signed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans. On October 19, 2019, Adams was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans. On October 26, 2019, Adams was included in the training camp roster of the Erie BayHawks.