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St. Paul-born two-sport star at Minnehaha Academy, one season at Gonzaga, the No. 5 pick in 2021 and the Magic's defensive tone-setter. In 2026 he fronted "Let Jalen Cook," a Pepsi-presented series on the team's YouTube channel in which he cooks with Orlando chefs and eats with a teammate each episode. His Minnesota homecomings have been reported with home-cooked meals, not restaurants.