 Nowell with theIowa Wolves in 2020 | |
| Shanxi Loongs | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | CBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1999-07-09)July 9, 1999 (age 26) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Garfield (Seattle, Washington) |
| College | Washington (2017–2019) |
| NBA draft | 2019: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2019–2020 | →Iowa Wolves |
| 2023 | Stockton Kings |
| 2023 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023–2024 | Stockton Kings |
| 2024 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2024 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2024–2025 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2025–present | Shanxi Loongs |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Jaylen Clinton Andrew Nowell (born July 9, 1999[1]) is an American professionalbasketball player for theShanxi Loongs of theChinese Basketball Association (CBA). He playedcollege basketball for theWashington Huskies of thePac-12 Conference, and was named theconference's player of the year in 2019. He was selected by theMinnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the2019 NBA draft.
Nowell was born inSeattle to Lanie and Mike Nowell.[2][3] His parents met atClark Atlanta University, where they both played basketball.[3] His father played professionally in theContinental Basketball Association.[4] Jaylen Nowell attended high school in Seattle atGarfield High, where he was a standout player.[4]
At theUniversity of Washington, Nowell was originally part of a five-playerrecruiting class considered the best in theHuskies' history. However, after Washington coachLorenzo Romar was fired, he was the lone member who remained committed to the school and first-year coachMike Hopkins.[5] As a freshman in2017–18, Nowell averaged 16.0 points per game.[6] Thefollowing season, he was named thePac-12 Player of the Year after leading the Huskies in scoring and helping them win the Pac-12 regular season championship.[7]
Following Washington's loss in the2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Nowell announced his intention to forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the2019 NBA draft.
On June 20, 2019, Nowell was selected with the 43rd overall pick in the 2nd round by theMinnesota Timberwolves in the2019 NBA draft.[8] He was later included in the Timberwolves' roster for the2019 NBA Summer League.[9] On August 6, Nowell signed with the Timberwolves.[10] He made his NBA debut on November 6, playing one minute in a 121–137 loss to theMemphis Grizzlies.[11] On January 1, 2020, Nowell scored a season-high 12 points, alongside two rebounds, in a 104–106 loss to theMilwaukee Bucks.[12]
On March 11, 2021, Nowell scored a season-high 28 points, alongside five rebounds and six assists, in a 135–105 win over theNew Orleans Pelicans.[13]
On December 27, 2021, Nowell scored a career-high 29 points, alongside six rebounds and three assists, in a 108–103 win over theBoston Celtics.[14] The Timberwolves qualified for the postseason for the first time since2018 and faced theMemphis Grizzlies during their first round series. Nowell made his playoff debut on April 19, 2022, scoring six points in a 96–124 Game 2 loss.[15] The Timberwolves were eliminated by the Grizzlies in six games.
On October 2, 2023, Nowell signed with theSacramento Kings,[16] but was waived on October 20.[17][18] On November 9, he was named to the opening night roster for theStockton Kings.[19]
On November 24, 2023, Nowell signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies[20] and on December 4, he signed a second 10-day deal.[21] On December 15, he returned to Stockton.[22]
On April 3, 2024, Nowell signed a 10-day contract with theDetroit Pistons[23] and on April 13, he signed a second 10-day contract.[24]
On September 29, 2024, Nowell signed with theWashington Wizards,[25] but was waived on October 10.[26] On October 28, he joined theCapital City Go-Go[27]
On November 3, 2025, Nowell signed with theNew Orleans Pelicans.[28] However, he was waived on November 20.[29]
On November 20, 2024, Nowell signed with theCapital City Go-Go for a second time.[30] On February 8, 2025, Nowell signed a 10-day contract with theWashington Wizards, but did not appear in a game for them.[31] Following the expiration of his 10-day contract, he returned to the Go-Go.
On June 9, 2025, Nowell signed with theShanxi Loongs of theChinese Basketball Association (CBA).[32]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Minnesota | 15 | 0 | 10.1 | .358 | .115 | .941 | .9 | 1.3 | .2 | .1 | 3.8 |
| 2020–21 | Minnesota | 42 | 0 | 18.1 | .424 | .333 | .818 | 2.3 | 1.5 | .5 | .3 | 9.0 |
| 2021–22 | Minnesota | 62 | 1 | 15.7 | .475 | .394 | .783 | 2.0 | 2.1 | .4 | .2 | 8.5 |
| 2022–23 | Minnesota | 65 | 2 | 19.3 | .448 | .289 | .778 | 2.6 | 2.0 | .6 | .1 | 10.8 |
| 2023–24 | Memphis | 9 | 1 | 17.4 | .400 | .174 | 1.000 | 1.6 | 1.8 | .3 | .0 | 5.7 |
| Detroit | 4 | 0 | 14.4 | .522 | .333 | .667 | 2.5 | .8 | .3 | .5 | 7.5 | |
| 2024–25 | New Orleans | 8 | 0 | 21.0 | .356 | .296 | .636 | 2.5 | 2.3 | .1 | .5 | 8.4 |
| Career | 205 | 4 | 17.2 | .442 | .316 | .792 | 2.2 | 1.9 | .5 | .2 | 8.9 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 11.9 | .300 | .000 | — | .0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Minnesota | 5 | 0 | 12.4 | .231 | .333 | .500 | 1.0 | .6 | .0 | .0 | 3.2 |
| Career | 6 | 0 | 12.3 | .250 | .214 | .500 | .8 | .7 | .2 | .0 | 3.7 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Washington | 34 | 31 | 32.5 | .451 | .351 | .800 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 1.1 | .3 | 16.0 |
| 2018–19 | Washington | 36 | 36 | 34.4 | .502 | .440 | .779 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .3 | 16.2 |
| Career | 70 | 67 | 33.5 | .476 | .396 | .789 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .3 | 16.1 | |
BIRTHDATE: April 4, 1999 in Seattle, Washington
Mike Nowell stood 6-6 and weighed anywhere from 250 to 260 pounds when he played, walking proof of F = m x a and a bulwark post player who set such emphatic screens that he'd knock the wind out of defenders who ran into him.