Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information on Jared Sullinger:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jared Sullinger Sr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 4, 1992
  • Hometown: Columbus, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 268 lbs (122 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Primarily wore #7 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: Northland High School (Columbus, Ohio)
  • College: The Ohio State University (2010–2012)
  • NBA Draft: 2012, Round 1, Pick 21 by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (2012–2016)
    • Toronto Raptors (2016–2017)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Jared Sullinger is married and has children.
  • Siblings: Two brothers, J.J. Sullinger and Julian Sullinger, both of whom played basketball collegiately.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jared Sullinger’s player archetype is that of a polished old-school power forward, an archetype built on post scoring, rebounding, strength, and interior craft rather than explosive athleticism. At 6-foot-9 and roughly 265 to 268 pounds with a 7-foot-1.25 wingspan, he had a thick, powerful frame that let him establish deep position, seal defenders, and play through contact on both ends. Defensively, his role fit as a physical interior rebounder and positional frontcourt defender who used strength and anticipation to battle in the paint, even if questions about lateral quickness and vertical pop limited his ceiling as a switch defender or high-end rim protector. Offensively, he operated as a back-to-the-basket scorer, second-chance threat, and efficient interior hub whose footwork, touch, and feel made him one of college basketball’s most refined low-post weapons, which lined up with his 17.2 and 17.5 points per game seasons at Ohio State. The overall play style was bruising but skilled: Sullinger won with leverage, timing, rebounding instincts, and advanced post polish, giving him the profile of a productive interior focal point who relied more on power and technique than flash. (NBADraft.net)

Sources:

NBADraft.net — Jared Sullinger
Sports Reference — Jared Sullinger College Stats
Tankathon — Jared Sullinger 2012 Draft Profile