Last Updated on April 22, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Jarrett Allen:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jarrett Allen
  • Nickname: Fro
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: April 21, 1998
  • Hometown: Austin, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly confirmed
  • Jersey Number:
    • #31 — Texas Longhorns men’s basketball
    • #31 — Brooklyn Nets
    • #31 — Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Position: Center
  • High School: St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (Austin, Texas)
  • College: University of Texas at Austin (2016–2017)
  • NBA Draft: 1st Round, Pick 22 — Brooklyn Nets (2017)
  • Player Archetype: Rim-Running Shot Blocker / Defensive Anchor
  • Primary Offensive Role: Pick-and-roll finisher, lob threat, offensive rebounder
  • Defensive Role: Rim protector, drop-coverage anchor, interior deterrent
  • Play Style: Efficient, low-usage big who excels in vertical spacing, shot blocking, and defensive positioning without needing plays called for him
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Long-limbed, fluid mover with excellent timing, coordination, and vertical reach; not explosive laterally but highly effective in space for his size
  • Recruiting Status: 5-star recruit (top-tier national prospect)
  • Draft Status Detail: One-and-done prospect; selected late lottery/early mid-first round due to defensive upside and physical tools
  • Injury Status Category: Durable — generally reliable availability with no major recurring injury concerns
  • Career Stage: Prime two-way starter / defensive anchor
  • Comparison Style:
    • Clint Capela (rim running, lob finishing, shot blocking)
    • Tyson Chandler (defensive anchor, vertical spacing, efficiency)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Brooklyn Nets (2017–2021)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–Present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: Leonard Allen (former NBA player), Cheryl Allen
  • Children: None publicly known
  • Siblings: Not widely documented publicly
  • Athlete Relatives: Leonard Allen (father, former professional basketball player)

Jarrett Allen’s player archetype is a rim-running shot blocker, anchoring lineups through interior defense and efficient finishing rather than offensive creation. Defensively, he functions as a true backline anchor, protecting the rim in drop coverage, contesting vertically with his 7’5″ wingspan, and cleaning the glass to end possessions. Offensively, he thrives as a low-usage finisher—setting strong screens, diving hard to the rim, and converting lobs, dump-offs, and second-chance opportunities at a high rate. Physically, Allen combines elite length with fluid mobility and coordination, allowing him to impact plays above the rim without needing elite burst or strength. His overall play style is defined by efficiency and discipline: he rarely forces actions, instead maximizing value through positioning, timing, and consistent execution on both ends.

Profile Notes & Context

  • Jarrett Allen’s height in shoes was 6 feet 10.25 inches during his rookie season and up to 6 feet 11 inches today.
  • Jarrett Allen’s playing weight was 233 pounds as a rookie and 243 pounds during the 2023-24 season.
  • Similar players to Jarrett Allen include Rasheed Wallace, Brook Lopez, and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Sources:
NBA — Jarrett Allen Bio
Basketball Reference — Jarrett Allen Stats
ESPN — Jarrett Allen Profile