Jaland Lowe
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| No. 15 – Pittsburgh Panthers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 6, 2004 Missouri City, TX, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 173 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fort Bend Marshall High School |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
Jaland Lowe (born September 6, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh.
High school career
[edit]Lowe attended Fort Bend Marshall High School in Missouri City, TX where he was a four-star guard.[1] He scored 26.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Prior to his senior season, Lowe shined on the Nike EYBL circuit averaging 18 points per game to earn First Team All-Peach Jam honors.[2]
In January 2023, Lowe was announced as a nominee for the 2023 McDonald's All American Game.[3]
College career
[edit]In November 2022, Lowe signed to the University of Pittsburgh after committing in October 2022. His father, Marland, knew head coach Jeff Capel prior to when he took the job in Pittsburgh, PA. Capel became a resource for the Lowe family during Lowe's middle school days.[4]
In June 2023, Lowe became the fourth Pitt commit ever and the first since 2012 to earn a spot on the Jordan Brand Classic Team.[5]
During his freshman season, he played in 33 games and averaged 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
In July 2024, Lowe participated at the CP3 Elite Camp in Las Vegas, NV. The camp was led by Chris Paul and he was joined by 15 other top college guards at the camp.[6]
In August 2024, Lowe was invited to participate in the Nike Elite Skills event that takes place at the Nike Basketball Academy in Portland, OR.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Lowe is the son of Jamailah and Marland Lowe. He has two younger siblings, Eian and Landon. His godfather, John Lucas was the No.1 pick in the 1976 NBA Draft and played in the NBA from 1976 to 1990.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pitt Star Ranked Amongst Best Sophomore Guards". Pittsburgh Panthers On SI. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Michalowski, George (1 November 2023). "Jaland Lowe Ready to Handle Responsibility in First Season with Panthers". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Pitt Signee Lowe Nominated for McDonald's All American Game". Pitt Panthers #H2P. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Stephen (23 January 2023). "Jaland Lowe's Family Connection with Jeff Capel Led to Pitt". Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Panthers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Stephen (19 June 2023). "Pitt Freshman Jaland Lowe Named to Jordan Brand Classic Team". Sports Illustrated Pittsburgh Panthers News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Pitt's Jaland Lowe Impresses at CP3 Elite Camp". Pittsburgh Panthers On SI. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Michalowski, George (5 August 2024). "Pitt's Jaland Lowe Competing at Nike Elite Camp in Oregon". Pittsburgh Sports Now. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Jaland Lowe - Men's Basketball". Pitt Panthers #H2P.