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Jalen Smith
Jalen Smith, "Stix", born 2000, Baltimore; NBA forward-center, Maryland star, 10th pick of 2020 draft by Phoenix; played for Pacers, now Chicago Bulls backup center.
Jalen Suggs
Jalen Rashon Suggs (born 2001) is an NBA guard for the Orlando Magic, drafted fifth overall in 2021 from Gonzaga. All-Defensive Second Team in 2023-24; signed a 5-year, $150 million extension; known for elite perimeter defense and injury-shortened seasons.
Jalen Williams
Jalen Williams (J-Dub), born 2001, is an NBA guard-forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder; drafted 12th in 2022 from Santa Clara, he became a 2025 All-Star, won the 2025 NBA title, and scored 40 in Finals Game 5.
Jamaal Wilkes
Jamaal Wilkes (born Jackson Keith Wilkes, 1953), nicknamed "Silk," UCLA forward under John Wooden, two NCAA titles, 1975 NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA championships with Golden State and the Lakers, Hall of Fame 2012.
Jamal Crawford
Jamal Crawford is an American former NBA guard from Seattle who played 20 seasons for nine teams and won the Sixth Man of the Year Award three times.
Jamal Mashburn
Jamal Mashburn, nicknamed "Monster Mash", is an American former NBA small forward and All-Star for the Mavericks, Heat, and Hornets who later built a portfolio of over 100 businesses.
Jamal Murray
Jamal Murray (born 1997) is a Canadian NBA guard for the Denver Nuggets, drafted seventh overall in 2016; 2023 NBA champion, two-time 50-point playoff scorer, first All-Star in 2025-26.
Jamal Shead
Jamal Shead, born 2002, is an NBA guard for the Toronto Raptors, drafted 45th overall in 2024 from Houston; Big 12 Player of the Year and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year.
Jameer Nelson
Jameer Nelson, born 1982 in Chester, Pennsylvania, is a former NBA point guard (Orlando Magic 2004-14, 2009 All-Star, Magic assists leader) and Saint Joseph's consensus 2004 National Player of the Year, now a 76ers executive.
James Harden
James Harden (born 1989) is an American NBA guard, 2018 MVP and 11-time All-Star, for the Cleveland Cavaliers; drafted third in 2009 by Oklahoma City, known for his step-back three and free-throw drawing.
James Johnson (basketball, born 1987)
James Johnson (born 1987) is an NBA forward drafted 16th overall in 2009; a 16-year veteran of ten teams with a 7-0 MMA record and second-degree black belt.
James Michael McAdoo
James Michael McAdoo, born 1993 in Norfolk, Virginia, is an American forward, UNC Tar Heel 2011-14, undrafted 2014, 111 NBA games with Golden State, two-time NBA champion, related to Bob McAdoo.
James Naismith
James Naismith (1861–1939), Canadian-born physical educator, invented basketball in December 1891 at Springfield College, wrote its 13 original rules, and became the University of Kansas' first basketball coach.
James Wiseman
James Wiseman (born 2001), Nashville-born NBA center, second overall 2020 draft pick of the Golden State Warriors, 2022 champion; career marked by NCAA suspension at Memphis, meniscus and Achilles injuries, later Pistons, Pacers, and Knicks.
James Worthy
James Worthy (born 1961), nicknamed Big Game James, is a Hall of Fame forward who played 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, won three NBA titles (1985, 1987, 1988), and was 1988 Finals MVP after a 36-point Game 7 triple-double.
James Yap
James Yap (James Carlos Agravante Yap Sr., born 1982), "Big Game James," Filipino PBA shooting guard; drafted second overall in 2004 by Purefoods; two-time MVP (2006, 2010), four-time Finals MVP, seven-time champion with the 2013-14 Grand Slam.
James Young (basketball)
James Young (born 1995, Flint, Michigan) is an American shooting guard; Kentucky freshman, 2014 NCAA runner-up, drafted 17th overall by the Boston Celtics in 2014, played 95 NBA games over four seasons.
Jamie Dixon
Jamie Dixon (born 1965) is an American college basketball coach, TCU Horned Frogs head coach since 2016 and Pittsburgh head coach 2003-2016, with a 527-261 career record, 16 NCAA Tournament appearances, and the 2009 Naismith Coach of the Year award.
Jamir Watkins
Jamir Watkins (born 2001) is an American NBA forward for the Washington Wizards, drafted 43rd overall in 2025; known for defense, averaged 7.4 points as a rookie, tore his ACL in July 2026.
JaMychal Green
JaMychal Green, born 1990 in Montgomery, Alabama, is an American forward-center, undrafted 2012 out of Alabama; nine NBA seasons (2015-2023) with Spurs, Grizzlies, Clippers, Nuggets, Warriors, averaging 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds.
Jan Driessen
Jan Driessen (born 1996) is a Dutch 3x3 basketball player, 202 cm tall, who won Olympic gold in men's 3x3 at Paris 2024 with Van der Horst, Slagter, and De Jong, after playing 5x5 for ZZ Leiden.
Jan Posthuma
Jan Posthuma (Jan Marcus Posthuma, born 1963, Dokkum) is a Dutch volleyball player, 352 caps 1982-1996, three Olympics: fifth 1988, silver 1992, gold 1996; also 1989 European bronze and 1994 World silver.
Jan Veselý
Jan Veselý is a Czech basketball player, born 1990 in Ostrava, the 2011 NBA sixth pick who became a EuroLeague MVP with Fenerbahçe and later FC Barcelona.
Janelle Salaün
Janelle Salaün, French forward (born 2001, Paris) for the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries and France's national team; undrafted, 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, 2024 Olympic silver medalist, sister of NBA player Tidjane Salaün.
Jang Ri Ra
Jang Ri Ra (장리라), born 1969, is a South Korean handball goalkeeper who won gold with Korea at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1990 Beijing Asian Games, later serving as a Korea Handball Federation vice president.
Janice Lawrence
Janice Lawrence, born 1962 in Mississippi, is an American basketball player who won Olympic gold in 1984, starred at Louisiana Tech, and played for the Cleveland Rockers.
Jānis Timma
Jānis Timma (Janis Timma), Latvian basketball forward (1992-2024), Krāslava-born, 2013 NBA draft 60th pick (Memphis, rights to Orlando), EuroLeague clubs Baskonia, Olympiacos, Khimki, UNICS; 68 Latvia caps; died in Moscow December 2024.
Janne Kolling
Janne Kolling (born 1968, Aarhus) is a retired Danish handball right wing. Two Olympic golds (1996, 2000), World champion 1997, European champion 1994 and 1996; record 250 caps and 756 goals for Denmark.
Jannero Pargo
Jannero Pargo (born 1979, Chicago) is a former NBA guard, 499 games over 11 seasons, and current Indiana Pacers player development assistant coach; brother of Jeremy Pargo.
Jannick Green Krejberg
Jannick Green Krejberg (Jannick Green), Danish handball goalkeeper born 1988 in Lemvig. Olympic gold 2016, World champion 2019; clubs Lemvig, Aalborg, Bjerringbro-Silkeborg, SC Magdeburg, PSG.