
Jaylen Clark: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 12:45 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4/3.2 42.7% | 0.9/1.8 51.1% | 0.5/1.5 32.4% | 0.6/0.9 66.7% | 0.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 14.0% | 3.9 | 52.9% | 50.0% | 45.2% | 28.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 8.3 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:01 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | D 109-139 vs | NBA | |
| 3:08 | - | - | - | - | - | D 126-97 @ | NBA | |
| 15:02 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | D 133-95 @ | NBA | |
| 7:21 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | V 102-104 @ | NBA | |
| 12:10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | V 110-98 vs | NBA | |
| 11:09 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | D 125-113 @ | NBA | |
| 30:25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | V 132-126 vs | NBA |
Player Profile
When Jaylen Clark steals the ball or disrupts an opposing offense, his father's legacy shows in every move. His father, a former college player renowned for his elite perimeter defense, passed on to his son the art of individual marking that defines his reputation today.
After three seasons at Centennial High School, Clark chose to finish his development at Etiwanda High School under head coach David Kleckner. That decision paid off: as a senior, his averages of 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game led Etiwanda to the CIF Southern Section Open Division regional finals.
At UCLA, Clark built his reputation as a tenacious defender with a selfless playing style. His defining moment came during the 2021 NCAA Tournament, where his key contributions helped fuel a spectacular comeback against Michigan State. His offensive growth was remarkable: he nearly doubled his scoring average during his junior season, proving he could shine on both ends of the floor.
That same junior season earned him prestigious defensive honors, but also a right Achilles tendon rupture that put his career on hold. Despite the injury, the Minnesota Timberwolves bet on his potential by selecting him 53rd overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.
After proving himself in the G League, Clark earned a full NBA contract in 2025. His journey perfectly illustrates how determination and family legacy can transform a natural defender into a complete player, ready to make his mark at the highest level.
Honors & Championships
Jaylen Clark has established himself as a formidable defender at every level, from high school to the NBA playoffs.
- Led Etiwanda High School to the CIF Southern Section Open Division regional final in his senior year
- Helped UCLA reach the 2021 NCAA Final Four and was part of memorable tournament comebacks
- Dominated the Pac-12 with 2.6 steals per game in 2022-23, ranking fourth nationally
- During his NBA rookie season, appeared in 40 games (4 starts) with Minnesota, averaging 4.1 points and 1.3 rebounds, and took part in the 2024 playoffs all the way to the Western Conference Finals
Awards & Individual Honors
Jaylen Clark established himself as an essential defensive reference, collecting the most prestigious honors before joining the NBA.
- Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
- NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
- Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2023)
- Two-time Pac-12 All-Defensive Team selection
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2023)
- 53rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
- Two-way contract converted to a full NBA contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2025










