Jason Preston is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. In 2021, he was drafted into the National Basketball Association by the Orlando Magic who then traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers. He currently plays for the Utah Jazz.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jason Preston was born on August 10, 1999, in Coral Springs, Florida in the United States of America. He stands 191 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 82 kg. He is right-handed and he is a point guard.
Growing up, he was a Detroit Pistons fan. In 2023, a commercial for AT&T chronicled some of the unfortunate events in Preston’s early life, including the death of his mother due to lung cancer.
| Team |
Los Angeles Clippers
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| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 82 kg |
| Born | 10 Aug 1999 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
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LA Clippers
|
2021 - present |
Utah
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2024 - present |
| Salt Lake City Stars | 2024 - present |
| Memphis Hustle | 2023 - present |
| Ontario Clippers | 2022 - 2023 |
High School and College Career
He attended Boone High School in Orlando, Florida. He would later attend Believe Prep Academy in Athens, Tennessee before committing to play college basketball for Ohio University. He attended Ohio from 2018 to 2021.
In 2021, he was named the MAC Tournament MVP. That year, he was also named to the First-team All-MAC.
Professional Career
Preston turned pro in 2021 and was a second-round pick during the 2021 NBA Draft, chosen by the Orlando Magic. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
He signed a two-way contract with the Clippers that also had him play for their NBA G League affiliate team, the Ontario Clippers.
From 2023 to 2024, he played for the Memphis Hustle. Then in 2024, he signed another two-way contract, this time with the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake City Stars.
Career Highlights
- 2021 - First-team All-MAC
- 2020 - Second-team All-MAC
- 2019 - MAC All-Freshman Team
- 2021 - MAC tournament MVP
