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Kansas basketball: List of Jayhawks competing on an NBA team in 2023-24

ByJoshua Schulman|
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the Philadelphia 76ers Blue & White Scrimmage at Chase Fieldhouse on October 14, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the Philadelphia 76ers Blue & White Scrimmage at Chase Fieldhouse on October 14, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Oct 12, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Armoni Brooks (13) talks to forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the fourth quarter against Maccabi Ra’anana at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Armoni Brooks (13) talks to forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the fourth quarter against Maccabi Ra’anana at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

SF Jalen Wilson — Brooklyn Nets

The former Kansas basketball star was selected 51st overall in the draft. Although Wilson looked poised to open the season in the NBA G League, Brooklyn awarded this year’s Consensus First-Team All-American with a two-way contract after a strong Summer League showing.

His success in college might not have translated to NBA scouts thinking highly of him, but he has proven doubters wrong time and time again. He will need to work hard to overtake the roles of players on the talented Brooklyn frontcourt.

Wilson and the Nets open their NBA season against the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. CT.

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