Jason Collins C #98
Height: 7-0 (213cm)
Weight: 255 lbs (116kg)
Born: Dec 2, 1978 (Passed away May 12, 2026, aged 47)
Hometown: Northridge, California
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 2001 Round 1, Pick 18, Houston Rockets
Pre-Draft Team: Stanford (Jr)
High School: Harvard-Westlake School (Los Angeles, California)
Jason Collins Bio
Name: Jason Collins
Position: C
Jersey: #98
Born: Dec 2, 1978
Age: Passed away May 12, 2026, aged 47
Birthplace/Hometown: Northridge, California
Nationality: United States
Height: 7-0 (213cm)
Weight: 255 lbs (116kg)
Twitter: @jasoncollins34
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 2001 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2001 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 18, Houston Rockets
Draft Rights Trade: HOU to NJN, Jun 27, 2001
Pre-Draft Team: Stanford (Jr)
High School: Harvard-Westlake School (Los Angeles, California)
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Pete Newell Big Man Award | 2001 |
| 1x NABC All-American Third Team | 2001 |
| 1x All-Pac-12 First Team | 2001 |
| 1x Coaches vs. Classic All-Tournament Team | 2000 |
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x Parade All-American Fourth Team | 1997 |
| 1x John R. Wooden California High School POY | 1996 |