Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Jarred Vanderbilt:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jarred Jakobi Vanderbilt.
  • Nickname: Vando.
  • Nationality: American / USA. (
  • Date of Birth: April 3, 1999.
  • Hometown: Houston, Texas, United States. (UK Athletics)
  • Height: 6-foot-8.
  • Weight: 214 pounds.
  • Wingspan: 7-foot-1. (nbadraftroom.com)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly documented in a reliable source I could verify.
  • Jersey Number:
    • No. 2 — Kentucky Wildcats.
    • No. 8 — Denver Nuggets.
    • No. 3 — Minnesota Timberwolves.
    • No. 8 — Utah Jazz.
    • No. 2 — Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Position: Forward / Power Forward.
  • High School: Victory Prep Academy.
  • College: Kentucky.
  • NBA Draft: Orlando Magic, 2018, No. 41 overall in the second round.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (2018–2020)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2022)
    • Utah Jazz (2022–2023)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0 NBA championship rings.
  • Parents: Gwendolyn Vanderbilt and Robert Vanderbilt. (UK Athletics)
  • Children: Not publicly documented.
  • Siblings: Rean, Jamal, Jene, Tasha, and Robert. (UK Athletics)
  • Athlete Relatives: Sister Jene Vanderbilt played college basketball at UTSA; brother Jamal Vanderbilt played college basketball at Texas-Tyler; both parents also played college basketball, based on secondary reporting. (UK Athletics)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jarred Vanderbilt’s player archetype is that of an energy forward and defensive play-finisher: a rangy, left-handed disruptor who does his best work by guarding across the frontcourt, flying into passing lanes, cleaning the glass, and creating extra possessions rather than operating as a primary scorer. Offensively, his role is closer to connective hustle than shot creation, with most of his value coming as a cutter, transition runner, offensive rebounder, and occasional grab-and-go initiator who can push the ball after rebounds. Physically, he brings legitimate length at around 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, and his style is built on motor, toughness, timing, and coverage versatility. The overall play style summary is straightforward: Vanderbilt impacts games through defense, rebounding, activity, and chaos creation, while his scoring remains complementary because his jumper is the weakest part of his profile. (nbadraftroom.com)

Fun Facts

  • Jarred Vanderbilt was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, earning McDonald’s All-American honors in 2017.
  • Despite an injury-shortened college career at Kentucky, he declared for the NBA Draft after his freshman year.

Sources:

NBA Draft Room — Jarred Vanderbilt NBA Draft Scouting Report
Bleacher Report — Jarred Vanderbilt NBA Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Denver Nuggets’ Pick
Utah Jazz — 5 Things To Know About Utah’s Newest Big Man: Jarred Vanderbilt
UK Athletics — Jarred Vanderbilt