Jalen Wilson, playing multiple positions with confidence, led the Long Island Nets to an Opening Night win over the Raptors 905 Friday night, scoring 33 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and hitting the dagger in a closely contested contest at Nassau Coliseum. Final score: 123-120.
Wilson, the 51st pick in the June Draft who’s playing on a two-way deal, finished 8-of-18 overall, including 3-of-5 from three. He also hit all eight of his free throws. In a post-game tweet, Wilson expressed his gratitude.
Marathon love the Lord’s plan https://t.co/MMDhMsRbSs
— jwill (@thejalenwilson) November 11, 2023
Wilson started the game at Nassau Coliseum with the Nets two 19-year-old first round picks, Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead, his first game in any Nets uniform since the Draft, along with Kennedy Chandler who was the Nets starting point guard in Summer League and Kyler Edwards, a 6’4” shooting guard signed in the off-season.