Person Biography:
Jalen Rose is a former 13-year NBA star and current ABC/ESPN analyst, known for his high-profile post-retirement career. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Jalen attended Southwestern High School and the University of Michigan, where he was part of the legendary "Fab Five" that revolutionized the sport of basketball.
Jalen's NBA career included notable highlights such as winning the NBA's "Most Improved Player" and "Player of the Week" awards, as well as being a member of the Indiana Pacers, who appeared in three straight eastern conference finals, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 2000. He was inducted into the Detroit High School Hall of Fame in 2013 and Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
After retiring from basketball in 2007, Jalen pursued a career in sports and entertainment, becoming a multi-faceted reporter for BET Mad Sports and an on-air personality for Fox Sports Net's Best Damn Sports Show Period. He then signed with ABC/ESPN as an analyst, covering a wide range of current events in the sports landscape.
In addition to his broadcasting career, Jalen is a philanthropist who has personally donated nearly $2 million to his charitable fund and to support his charter school in Detroit. He is also an Ambassador for the American Federation for Children and has been recognized with numerous awards for his excellence, courage, and philanthropy.
Jalen has also ventured into the entertainment industry, creating his own production and management company, Three Tier Entertainment, which has produced smart, provocative commercial projects for film, television, and the web. He has also written a book, "Got to Give the People What They Want," which became a New York Times Bestseller.
