Jarrett Jack
Jack with the Cleveland Cavaliers in November 2013
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| No. 1 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 28, 1983 Fort Washington, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
DeMatha Catholic Mt. Zion Christian Academy St. Vincent Pallotti Worcester Academy |
| College | Georgia Tech (2002–2005) |
| NBA draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2008 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2008–2009 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2009–2010 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2010–2012 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2012–2013 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2013–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2014–2016 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2017–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Jarrett Matthew Jack (born October 28, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At 6'3" (1.91 m) tall and weighing 200 lbs (91 kg), he primarily plays point guard. Born in Fort Washington, Maryland, he attended four different high schools in North Carolina, Maryland and Massachusetts before playing collegiately at Georgia Tech. The Denver Nuggets drafted Jack in 2005.
The four different high schools he attended were DeMatha Catholic High School and St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Maryland, Mount Zion Academy in North Carolina and Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, where he played alongside Craig Smith.
Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Jack was listed as the No. 9 point guard and the No. 40 player in the nation in 2002.
After high school, Jack played for Georgia Tech in Atlanta. In his sophomore year (2003–04), he helped guide Georgia Tech to the NCAA Finals with 12.5 points and 5.1 assists a game. In his junior and final year at Georgia Tech he averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
After forgoing his senior year of eligibility at Georgia Tech to enter the NBA draft, Jack graduated on December 13, 2014, receiving his degree in business management at commencement ceremonies in Atlanta.
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