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(L-R)  GSU Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bates welcomes new Jaguar basketball signee Jalen Aalders.
(L-R) GSU Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bates welcomes new Jaguar basketball signee Jalen Aalders.

JALEN AALDERS SIGNS GSU MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL - GSU Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bates announced the signing of Jalen Aalders (Oaklawn, IL, Yorkville Christian High School) to a National Letter of Intent to Governors State University in 2023-2024.

"Jalen brings a high IQ of the game and he can hit the 3 ball at a high clip. He is going to be a good Student-Athlete for us," said Coach Bates of his new Jaguar.

6-0, Shooting Guard

Hometown: Oaklawn, IL

High School: Yorkville Christian School (2023 graduation year) 

Played senior season, at Yorkville Christian School

2-Year varsity player at Oak Lawn High School

Parents:  Mom Gina Aalders

GSU Major: Business/Applied Science

Why Jalen Selected GSU: "Governors State University is very diverse. I feel I will be really successful athletically and academically."