2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
THE BASICS
- Versatile mobile forward who fits well into VCU’s up-tempo system; Has the ability to play multiple positions
- Grew seven inches, to 6-foot-7, between his freshman and sophomore years of high school. Now stands 6-9
- Rated the 19th-best prospect in Georgia by 247Sports. Chose VCU over interest from South Carolina, Kansas State, Georgia, Ole Miss and others
2021-22 (FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 31 games with one start, and carved out an integral role in VCU’s rotation
- Averaged 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game, while shooting .586 (58-of-99) from the floor
- Blocked 27 shots, third-most on the team, including a season-high three in a Jan. 11 victory over George Washington
- Tied a season-best with nine points and seven rebounds in a win at La Salle on Jan. 8
- Hauled in a career-high 11 rebounds and eight points as the Rams topped Rhode Island on Feb. 8
PRIOR TO VCU
- Averaged better than 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists per game, while shooting 64 percent from the floor, in a postgraduate year for The Skill Academy (Ga.) in 2020-21
- Supplied 15 points and 10 rebounds a game to lead Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Ga. to a regional championship as a senior in 2019-20
- Helped lead Gray Collegiate in Columbia, S.C. to a state championship in 2018-19
- Earned a pair of All-State honors prior to VCU
- Also competed in track & field in high school
PERSONAL
Full name: Jalen DeLoach
Nickname: JJ
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
Birthday: April 2
Parents: Robert and Ivy DeLoach
Siblings: Taylor and Kalen DeLoach
Major: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Reason you wear No. 4: It’s my brother and I’s favorite number
Did you know?: Jalen’s sister, Taylor, ran track at Ohio State and his brother, Kalen, plays football at Florida State
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2021-22Freshman
F
6'9"
215 lbs
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2022-23Sophomore
F
6'9"
215 lbs
