Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Jay Huff:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: James Matthew Huff
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on August 25, 1998
  • Hometown: Durham, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 7 feet 1 inch (216 cm)
  • Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 20 (US)
  • Number: 30 (commonly worn in professional play)
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School:
    • Voyager Academy (Durham, North Carolina)
  • College: University of Virginia (2017–2021)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2021
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA / G-League:
      • Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023)
      • South Bay Lakers (G-League affiliate)
      • Washington Wizards (2023)
      • Capital City Go-Go (G-League affiliate)
      • Denver Nuggets (signed a two-way deal in late 2023)
  • Championship Rings: None (but won the 2019 NCAA National Championship with Virginia)
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Has one sister, not widely discussed in public profiles.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jay Huff’s player archetype is that of a stretch rim-protecting center, a modern big who blends shot blocking with real floor-spacing value rather than functioning only as a paint-bound screener. Defensively, he fits as a back-line helper and drop-coverage rim protector, using his 7-foot-1 size, length, and timing to challenge shots at the basket and alter finishing angles around the lane. Offensively, Huff works best as a pick-and-pop big, secondary pick-and-roll finisher, and low-usage complementary scorer who can space to the arc, finish near the rim, and keep the offense flowing without needing heavy touches. Physically, he brings legit center dimensions at 7-foot-1 and around 240 pounds, with a long frame and enough mobility to play a modern reserve-big role. Overall, his play style is built on two-way specialist value: protect the rim, stretch the floor, and give a team useful minutes as a skilled change-of-pace center. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Jay Huff | Center | Indiana Pacers
NBA.com — NBA 2021 Draft Prospects | Jay Huff
Basketball-Reference — Jay Huff Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
What To Consume — NBA Draft 2021 Jay Huff Scout Report