2017-18
Named to the ASUN All-Freshman Team...averaged 9.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg, and shot an ASUN-best 66.1% from the field, 71% in conference play...played 32 games, starting 14, 11 in conference play...1x ASUN Newcomer of the Week...finished second in the ASUN in blocks with 35...scored in double-figures 13 times...had double-digit rebounds three times...scored a high of 22 points at North Florida and grabbed a high of 14 rebounds vs. Middle Georgia State...posted a double-double vs. Trinity Baptist (16/10)...was recognized by SportsCenter anchor Kevin Connors in his "KC''s Mid-Major Minute" segment on Feb. 17 after a highlight reel night in which he dunked four times with varying degres of difficulty against USC Upstate
Before JU
Averaged 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 0.6 assists, and 0.3 blocks per game with Boston Amateur Basketball Club ... Played 20.7 minutes per game while shooting 62.7 percent from the floor ... BABC finished third in Division C of the 2016 Nike EYBL ... Ranked 18th overall in recruits from the state of Massachusetts and 39th overall in recruits from the New England area by NERR ... Was a three-year starter at Governor''s Academy in Byfield, Mass. ... 2017 17-3 ISL All-League and Defensive Player of the Year ... 2016 ISL All-League and 2nd Team All-New England ... 2015 ISL All-League and 3rd Team All-New England ... 2014 6th Man of the Year and Freshman of the Year
Personal
Prefers to go by "Jay" ... Born Aug. 6, 1998 in Boston, Mass. ... Son of David Hinton & Jacqueline Ruff ... Has one sibling, David ... Plans to major in Kinesology with the goal of becoming a physical therapist ... Favorite color is gold ... Favorite movie is The Incredibles ... Favorite athlete is Serena Williams ... Once drank orange juice right after brushing his teeth ... Has met John Cena
What Head Coach Tony Jasick is Saying
"Jalyn is a long, athletic, multi-dimensional player. We feel that he can really affect the game with his ability to disrupt on the defensive end."
