Jalen Avery

Photo by: Bob Christy

Photo by: David Dermer

Photo by: David Dermer

Awards and Achievement

2017-18 JUNIOR SEASON

2016-17 SOPHOMORE SEASON

Played in 35 games, starting in 25 after taking over the starting point guard role
Averaged 2.2 assists per game and 3.85 assists per turnover, the best rate on the team
Most efficient 3-point shooter on the team at 38.8 percent from 3-point range.
Averaged 5.1 points per game, ranked fifth on the team.
Ranked second in the nation in fouls called per 40 minutes at 1.13. Top four point guards in the nation in that category all played in the NCAA Tournament in 2017.
Scored a season-high 24 points against Central Michigan in the MAC Tournament, guiding Kent State to the MAC Tournament record for points in a game at 116. He shot 5-for-6 from the 3-point line.
Earned Donald Matthew and Marilyn Seifert Flower Men's Basketball Endowment

2015-16 FRESHMAN SEASON

Posted a 2.33 assist-to-turnover ratio
Scored career-high 8 points and dished out career-high 6 assists vs. Oberlin (Jan. 2)
Grabbed career-high 3 rebounds at Miami (Feb. 27)

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Played for Steve Gentry at Shroder Padeira Academy in Cincinnati for two seasons after transferring from Covington Holy Cross
Named to the AP Division I All-Ohio Second Team, AP Southwest All-District First Team, All-CMAC First Team and Cincinnati Enquirer Division III Player of the Year as a senior
Helped the Jaguars to a 20-7 record and regional runner-up finish last season, averaging 26.2 points, 9.9 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game
Tied school record with 51 points vs. Lockland
Named to the AP Southwest All-District Second Team, All-CMAC First Team and Cincinnati Enquirer All-Area Divisions II-IV First Team as a junior
Helped the Jaguars advance to the district final and secure their first winning record in nearly a decade during the 2013-14 season, averaging 20.8 points, 9.2 assists, and 7.1 rebounds steals per game
Rated a three-star recruit and the 44th-best point guard in the class of 2015 by ESPN
Ranked as the state’s No. 2 point guard in the class of 2015 by Mid-American Basketball Consultant
Played AAU ball for the Ohio Cougars

PERSONAL

GETTING TO KNOW JALEN AVERY

Favorite movie?	Above the Rim
Favorite TV Show?	Power
Favorite Food?	Tacos
Favorite Pro Sports Team?	Huston Rockets
What is your most memorable athletic achievement?	Winning the MAC Tournament and going to the NCAA Tournament
Please list any hobbies outside of basketball:	Listening to music, playing video games, and going to the movies
Who has been the most inspirational person in your life? Why?	"My mother. Her hard work, dedication, and perseverance through tough times showed me how to fight through adversity and be mentally strong."
List one interesting thing about yourself that most people don't know:	"I'm basically a chef."