Former Northern Kentucky standout Jalen Tate has signed his next professional contract, agreeing to a deal with Club Baloncesto Tizona in Spain. The move marks another chapter in the career of one of the most accomplished players in recent NKU men’s basketball history.

Tate spent four seasons with the Norse from 2016-20 before using his final year of eligibility at Arkansas. During his final season at NKU, Tate helped lead the program to a Horizon League Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth while averaging 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. He shot 48.5 percent from the field and 67.6 percent from the free-throw line while serving as one of the league’s premier two-way players.

College Career

His outstanding senior campaign earned him a long list of accolades, including Horizon League Championship MVP, Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year, All-Horizon League Third Team honors, and a spot on the Horizon League All-Tournament Team. Tate’s impact on the defensive end was especially evident throughout his career, as he was named to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team three consecutive times from 2018-20.

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Before his breakout senior season, Tate had already established himself as one of the conference’s top players. He earned Horizon League All-Freshman Team honors in 2018, was selected to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team in 2019, and was recognized on multiple preseason all-conference teams. He was also named to the Lou Henson Preseason Watch List entering the 2019-20 campaign.

Following his career at NKU, Tate transferred to Arkansas for the 2020-21 season. Competing in the SEC, he averaged 11.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 71.3 percent from the free-throw line. Tate started all 38 games for the Razorbacks and played a key role in helping Arkansas reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Spain Bound

Now, Tate is headed to Spain after signing with Club Baloncesto Tizona, a professional organization based in Burgos, Castilla y León. The club competes in Spain’s LEB Oro league and plays its home games at Polideportivo Municipal El Plantío, a venue with a capacity of approximately 2,500 spectators.

For NKU fans, Tate remains one of the most accomplished players to wear a Norse uniform. His leadership, defensive intensity, and championship success helped guide the program through one of its most successful stretches. As he begins the next stage of his professional career in Spain, Norse fans will have another opportunity to follow the journey of a player who left a lasting mark on the program.

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