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Gatorade 2013 - 2014: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Illinois

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Jalen Brunson

G
STEVENSON HS
LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

25.4

Avg. Points

5.2

Avg. Rebounds

2.9

Avg. Steals

4.9

Avg. Assists
“His personality, his instincts and his inner drive make him a true role model for high school students.In my mind, Jalen Brunson is a person of the year on and off the basketball court because his incredible characteristics that cause him to rise to the top in all occasions. His personality, his instincts and his inner drive make him a true role model for high school students. He just ""gets it"" and his ability to work well with all others is top notch. I have never been associated, coached, taught a more complete polished young man in my entire career. Jalen is truly a remarkable person that all are lucky to come in contact with. ”
Patrick Ambrose
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior guard has led the Patriots to a 31-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A state semifinals, scheduled for March 20. A returning First Team All-State selection as named by the Chicago Tribune, Brunson averaged 25.4 points, 5.2

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Academic Achievement

Brunson has maintained a weighted GPA of 3.30 in the classroom and represents one of the state's top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade Award's broad criteria.

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Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally as a youth basketball instructor and referee.