2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
Getting to know…Jalen Forrest
Legal Name: Jalen Curt Forrest
Preferred pronouns: Jfo
Date of Birth: 5/5/2004
Birth Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Social Media
Twitter: iamjalenforrest
Instagram: luhjfo
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: State player of the year, Region player of the year
What is your favorite sports memory? Buzzer beater
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My dad and brother
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Deans list last school
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: ICP
Family
Son of Kisha and James Forest
Brothers and/or sisters: Brother Justin
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? My brother plays pro basketball
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I’m funny
What is your dream job? Be a pro
Why did you choose Chicago State? Family environment
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Spend time with my family
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Kobe Bryant
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Competitor
What is your favorite food? Baked Chicken
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Baked chicken, rice, broccoli
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family, God
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Hard work pays off
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Stephen Curry, Drake, Lebron James
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Married and living a great life
How many languages do you speak? English
Statistics
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